The RM of Piney and Buffalo Point First Nation have secured a Toyota Sienna hybrid van as part of their Buffalo Point Piney (BPP) Rent and Ride Transit Initiative RM of Piney and Buffalo Point secures brand-new van for transportation services initiative. The seven-passenger vehicle represents the first step in improving cost-effective transportation services for southeast Manitoba residents while reducing greenhouse gas emissions through ride-sharing.
The initiative plans to add a second vehicle focused on wheelchair accessibility RM of Piney and Buffalo Point secures brand-new van for transportation services initiative, and the communities are pursuing a $5 million federal grant to install electric charging stations along Provincial Road 210 and Highway 12. Chief Administrative Officer Martin Van Osch described the potential charging infrastructure as “a game changer for this region” RM of Piney and Buffalo Point secures brand-new van for transportation services initiative.
The project demonstrates rural communities’ commitment to sustainable transportation solutions while addressing mobility challenges in underserved areas.