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How would you improve new ferries coming to Vancouver Island routes?

Mar 12, 2019 | 3:17 PM

NANAIMO — With five new ferries on the way, riders have a chance to share their input into how they’d make a trip across the water smoother and more enjoyable.

BC Ferries launched a month-long engagement program on Tuesday, March 12 asking for comments and suggestions to improve the five new vessels coming to major routes.

Mark Wilson, vice-president of strategy and community engagement with the Crown corporation, said the first ship will be in the water by 2023 and the public has a chance to make decisions about what those ships look like.

“People out there can have an impact on anything from food services to the number of elevators,” he told NaniamoNewsNOW. “Are these (ships) the right size, what do people need? It’s pretty wide ranging.”