Manitoba presses for continued execution when Greyhound leaves

Manitoba presses for more time before Greyhound takes over bus service in the Prairies

Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler spoke Thursday in a statement. conference call with counterparts from other provinces. A source in the government said that one of the issues raised – at Schuler's request – was a proposal to extend the October 31 date that Greyhound chose to terminate service

"Our Government is adopting a collaborative approach see what can be done to find solutions to Greyhound's withdrawal, "Schuler said in an email statement Thursday afternoon.

"One of the key points we would raise is that 90 days are not enough to allow"

When Greyhound's decision was announced Monday, Schuler suggested that the departure of the bus line could leave the door open to other companies – a position he reiterated on Thursday.

"We will continue to encourage the private sector to realize the opportunity it presents, while recognizing the challenge of the deadline for establishing new business, "he said in the statement.