The British Columbia Ferries commissioner has approved the purchase of four replacement vessels for the system's major routes, one fewer than B.C. Ferries had requested.
"We're disappointed and obviously at odds with this decision," said Nicolas Jimenez, president and CEO of B.C. Ferries. "While four vessels will still provide some much-needed benefits, we believe we're missing a critical opportunity to build a more resilient transportation network for the future at a lower price now."
The four approved vessels are diesel-battery hybrids to replace the aging Queens of Alberni, New Westminster, Coquitlam, and Cowichan.
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