Starting today, BC Ferries will allow customers to remain in their vehicles on the enclosed car deck to help support social distancing and self isolation.
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, BC Ferries will also close the Pacific Buffet, increase cleaning on board and at the terminals, and post signage encouraging customers to practice good hand washing and social distancing.
During this temporary period, BC Ferries will also increase patrols on the enclosed car deck to ensure safety in the rare event of an emergency.
“BC Ferries, the Province, and the Federal Government are doing everything they can to help prevent the spread of this illness,” said Mark Collins, BC Ferries’ President & CEO.
BC Ferries also encourages customers to monitor the website for any changes to service. For full details on service changes and the measures BC Ferries is taking in response to COVID-19, visit bcferries.com
The latest decision is the result of collaboration between Transport Canada and the Canadian Ferry Association to provide ferry operators with important flexibility to help protect passengers and their families from COVID-19 related risks.