Corner Brook now has two accessible transit vans for practically the cost of one

    Wednesday, 19 November 2025 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Deputy Mayor Pam Keeping says the supplier is offering the rental at a discount and the city can acquire it for just over $144K.

    After many discussions, a special committee and meetings with the public, Corner Brook residents can board an accessible van as part of the city’s transit services. At a cost of nearly $198K, the van was delivered on November 12th. While waiting for the van to be manufactured, the city used a rental to provide an accessible option. At Monday’s public council meeting, Deputy Mayor Pam Keeping says the supplier is offering the rental at a discount and the city can acquire it for just over $144K. Funding is available to complete the purchase with virtually no direct cost to the city. Once

     

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