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SOUTHLAND Driver Hopes to Inspire Others With Autism to Pursue a Career in Transportation
A year ago, Jonathan Conte felt his life was in a rut. He had been working at a food delivery job for almost a decade, but the pay and job satisfaction had steadily decreased. He was looking for a fresh start – both professionally and personally. “I decided it was...
Town of Innisfail Upgrades Local Transit to On-Demand System
In January, Innisfail town council voted to take local transit into the future. It unanimously approved a year-long contract with Pacific Western Transportation to provide a state-of-the-art On-Demand transit system launching on April 3rd, 2023. In 2018, the town...
SOUTHLAND Halifax Proudly Supports Pink Shirt Day
Our SOUTHLAND Halifax Operations went all out with their support of Pink Shirt Day, which is very fitting - as the annual tradition started in Berwick, Nova Scotia in 2007. After a new student at their school was bullied for wearing a pink shirt, two grade 12 students...
Prince George Transit ‘Trades Tour’ Educates High School Students on Apprenticeship Opportunities
When looking at building a career after finishing high school, a lot of young people overlook the trades as a viable option. Many are unaware that the trades offer high-tech jobs with good working conditions and long-term contracts - perfect for young families looking...
As the City of Leduc Expands, On Demand Transit Has Seen Exponential Growth
The City of Leduc, Alberta, has seen some pretty big changes in the last decade. The community located 33 kilometres south of Edmonton has seen a major boom in population – from 24,279 in 2011 to over 34,500 in 2021. The influx of new residents caused a strain on city...
Diversified Transportation Partners with Diesel Tech Industries (DTI) to Implement Innovative Hydrogen-Conversion System
David Richards, General Manager, Employee Transportation with Darren Rivet, CEO of Diesel Tech Industries (DTI)Access to safe and reliable transportation is an essential service in our modern society, and providing that resource to customers in a responsible and...
COLT Driver Touts the Benefits of On Demand Transit in Cochrane
Fred Poppe knows a thing or two about On Demand transit. When the town of Cochrane, Alberta, first launched its COLT transit service in October 2019, Fred was the very first hire. And, almost three years later, he’s the last remaining driver from the inaugural crew....
PWT Brought a Massive Presence to Service Papal Visit’s Transportation Needs
Pope Francis arrived in Edmonton on July 23rd for an important and historic visit to Canada. A large contingent of SOUTHLAND Transportation, Cold Lake Bus Lines, Prairie Bus Lines, and Diversified Transportation Ltd. drivers were dispatched to serve the transportation...
Spruce Grove’s Switch to On Demand Transit a Major Success Story
It’s no secret that bedroom communities of large urban centres face multiple challenges in providing citizens with reliable and convenient public transportation. Spruce Grove, Alberta is a rapidly growing community of 38,000 located just 11 kilometres west of...
Student Transportation Expands Canadian Operations Through Major Acquisition
Wall, N.J./Calgary, AB (June 16, 2022) — Student Transportation of America/Student Transportation of Canada (STA/STC), North America’s third-largest provider of school bus transportation services, is pleased to announce it has completed its acquisition of Pacific...