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Effective immediately, and for the next two weeks at least, GERTIE will not be charging fares.  We want to limit the interaction between riders and drivers. Please keep your distance from the driver, and from each other while on the … Continue reading →

Gertie is still operating on the regular schedule. We know you depend on Gertie to get to work, to the ferry, or to the village for shopping and other errands. GERTIE drivers are dedicated to serving you. GERTIE bus service … Continue reading →

Once again, Gertie will be taking participants to the Gabriola Talks: Climate Crisis Action Strategies event at the Community Hall on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Donations always appreciated!

Gertie now makes regular stops at the Medical Clinic for drop-offs and pick-ups.

As of 7 am Feb 4 buses are still running. Expect delays and possible cancellations if weather does not improve.

The 100,000th passengers stepped aboard Gertie on Wednesday morning, January 22, 2020. We’re having a party at noon on Saturday, January 24th at the Gertie bus stop at the village to celebrate and you are invited. We’ll be awarding our … Continue reading →

Getting closer! As of Saturday, January 11, the count is 99,546.

Gertie Service Cancelled Update: For the sake of road safety and chance to stay home: No Buses for the rest of the day Gertie Service has been cancelled for the morning and possibly the rest of the day. Check back … Continue reading →

Will you be the 100,000th passenger to board a GERTIE bus? Yes, as of January 5, 2020, Gertie has carried 99, 131 riders on the regular schedule since beginning service in mid-June 2013. We broke through the 20,000 benchmark this … Continue reading →