COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
The health and safety of our passengers, staff and community continue to be our top priority as we begin to restart services. As such, the return of our operations will not be a “return to normal”. Along with increased cleaning procedures, we have implemented several new health and safety policies that reflect those approved by WorkSafe BC, Transport Canada, and the Provincial Health Authorities. We will continue to move cautiously forward as we navigate through this difficult time, keeping all those who have been affected close at heart and with gratitude towards all those who have been working tirelessly to help BC flatten the curve.
For more information, please see our full COVID Safety Plan.
What you need to know:
Vancouver Island Connector and Tofino Bus will be resuming a modified service starting Friday, July 17th, 2020.
For more information on schedule changes, please see our schedules page.
Booking Tickets
Currently, our bus depots remain closed. Tickets can be purchased on our website at www.viconnector.com. We will be accepting over the phone reservations starting Monday July 12th, 2020. Calls will be answered Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm. Reservations are required prior to boarding the bus.
PPE/Masks
As per Transport Canada and the Provincial Health Authorities, it is our recommendation that all passengers be equipped with and willing to wear a face mask/covering when unable to keep a 2-meter (6 foot) distance between others.
Social Distancing
To maintain an appropriate distance between passengers, we will be spacing out seating on our buses with 1 person per row or 2 from the same household, to a maximum capacity of 50%.
Food and Drink
Currently, we ask that all passengers refrain from bringing any food or beverage items on the bus. We reserve the right to ask that any passengers safely and appropriately dispose of their items before entering the bus.
Loading and Unloading
Upon arrival at each stop, please stay seated until instructed to exit the bus at each of our stops.
Washrooms
Unfortunately, at this time, washrooms onboard will not be in service. Customers who need to use the washroom must do so at one of our scheduled stops which are highlighted in yellow on our schedule.
Cancellation of Service
Vancouver Island Connector and Tofino Bus reserve the right to cancel any scheduled run due to low passenger counts. Should this occur, a full refund will be offered to any passengers that are affected.
COVID Screening Questions
Vancouver Island Connector and Tofino Bus reserve the right to screen passengers for symptoms of COVID-19 using a series of questions (see below for an example). Passengers will be denied boarding if they answer yes or refuse to answer any screening questions. Passengers who display symptoms will be refused transportation and referred to the provincial government self-assessment tool, consistent with Transport Canada COVID-19 travel restrictions.
- Do you have a fever and a cough?
- Do you have a fever and breathing difficulty?
- Have you been refused boarding in the past 14 days due to a medical reason related to COVID-19?
- Are you the subject of a provincial/territorial or local public health order?
