Handi-Bus temporarily shuts down due to COVID-19 (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)

By Keaton Brown

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Handi-Bus shut down; Public Transit service reductions

Mar 26, 2020 | 12:18 PM

Commuters in the Battlefords may have to start looking for alternative options for transportation.

The Battlefords Handi-Bus has been temporarily shut down due to the COVID-19 virus.

In addition to this, North Battleford Public Transit said they will be implementing service reductions in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect their employees.

The reduced schedule will run from Monday to Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with only one bus running on Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In a press release, North Battleford Public Transit said that a community effort is required to limit the exposure and spread of COVID-19. They are asking everyone to practice social distancing and remain home whenever possible.

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