NH Connections medical transport service unaffected by Greyhound labour disruption; available to all Northern BC residents going to out-of-town medical appointments

Northern Health is advising Northern British Columbians that the labour disruption at Greyhound Bus Lines has not impacted the NH Connections medical transportation service. NH facilities have received calls from the public, asking whether the NH Connections service (operated by Diversified Transportation) is affected.

Northern Health is reminding Northern BC residents that NH Connections is open to anyone who needs to travel to an out-of-town medical appointment, regardless of their age or income.

“NH Connections through Diversified Transportation offers a first-class service that’s extremely affordable for all Northern British Columbians who need to visit an out-of-town specialist or receive specialized diagnostics,” said Sean Hardiman, NH chief liaison officer and NH Connections regional manager. “We’ve also partnered with several hotels and inns to offer affordable rooms for people who need overnight stays outside of their home community before or after an appointment.”

NH Connections uses custom-fitted wheelchair accessible buses and coaches, providing same-day short-distance trips as well as long-distance travel. The buses include amenities such as on-board DVDs and satellite radio. The service has received better than 90 per cent satisfaction ratings from its passengers. Fares range from $20 to $80 return, depending on the length of travel.

NH Connections offers 15 routes connecting communities across Northern British Columbia, along with service to Vancouver. Northern Health is also the major funding partner in the Skeena Regional Transit Service connecting Kitimat and Terrace, Kitsumkalum, Gitaus, and Kitamaat Village. NH also funds the TR CARES vanpool service connecting Tumbler Ridge to Dawson Creek.