The City of Prince Albert says all of the community’s transit routes are in operation.

There have been disruptions to the route schedules since April 2021 when the City’s transit fleet was taken off the road due to safety concerns. Cracks were discovered in the frames of the buses. Used buses have been obtained as a temporary measure while the City pursues a warranty claim.

The temporary buses currently serving the public have had new heaters and security cameras installed. They also have been equipped with the City’s GPS trackers which allow riders to check on the location of their buses online.

Mayor Greg Dionne says the City of Prince Albert purchased the buses from a company that serves major cities through the US and Canada. He says, “It’s an unfortunate position, but we are working through the process to get the buses repaired and back in service.”

The warranty claim was pursued immediately following the discovery. Independent engineering inspections were required to confirm the cause and the City has received confirmation from Vicinity Buses that a repair schedule will be brought forward for mid-December.

The City of Prince Albert expects that with a repair schedule in place, they will be in a better position to provide a time frame for the buses to be back on the road.