BC Transit buses in three communities, including Victoria, are getting enhanced safety measures to better protect its drivers.

Due to recent workplace dangers that include , , , the company is launching a full driver door to enhance its safety measures.

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The new doors will be rolled out in five buses operating in Victoria, Abbotsford and Kelowna at a cost of approximately $6,000 each. BC Transit says this will improve safety and limit distractions for drivers, while still allowing interaction with passengers.

B次元官网网址淭he safety and well-being of BC TransitB次元官网网址檚 hardworking drivers is essential to getting people where they need to go,B次元官网网址� said Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. B次元官网网址淐ombined with the recently introduced CCTV cameras, BC Transit buses are on track to being safer than ever for drivers and passengers alike.B次元官网网址�

Following an analysis of this proof of concept, BC Transit will create a plan to install full driver doors on medium-duty and heavy-duty buses across the province.

HereB次元官网网址檚 the door. Ben Williams of is demonstrating how it works

B次元官网网址� Lauren Boothby (@laurby)

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