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Manitobans will once again have options to get to and from northern Manitoba by bus beginning this Sunday.
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“We are proud to step up and re-launch this route with a renewed focus on reliability, comfort, and community needs,” Kasper Wabinski, the president of Kasper Bus Lines said Wednesday in a media release.
The transportation company, which is based out of Thunder Bay, announced that the “re-launch” of the Winnipeg-Dauphin-The Pas and return bus route will begin on Dec. 1, bringing back bus service between southern and northern Manitoba for the first time since the Mahihkan Bus Lines ceased operations back in September.
“Manitoba’s intercity transportation history has faced significant setbacks, including the 2018
cessation of Greyhound Canada operations, and the shutdown of Mahihkan Bus Lines, leaving many communities without essential transportation options,” Wabinski said.
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“This milestone marks, not just the resumption of service, but the beginning of a new era in Manitoba’s intercity transportation, addressing decades of challenges, with safety, reliability, and modernized operations.”
Along with getting people where they need to go, the company is also pledging modernized buses and technology including complimentary wi-fi for passengers, and a focus on customer service, comfort and safety.
“This service is not just about getting from point A to point B; it’s about reconnecting families and supporting northern Manitoba’s economic and social fabric,” Wabinski said. “We are committed to doing things properly and safely.”
The company is also welcoming back some of the experienced staff from former bus operators, “ensuring familiar and dependable service for local riders.”
The route will be rolled out in phases beginning this Sunday. During the initial phase, the service will depart Winnipeg on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and return to Winnipeg from The Pas on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
The company said they hope to expand to daily service “as demand grows and operations stabilize in the near future.”
Tickets and schedules for the route are available online at gokasper.com, or by calling 1-855-566-2378.
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