US EditionNew regulations ban badly damaged electric vehicles from BC Ferries
- BC Ferries has implemented new restrictions that ban the transport of non-operational electric vehicles due to safety concerns related to Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
- The policy prohibits charging electric vehicles at ferry terminals and aboard vessels while allowing vehicles with minor damage to require approval from the ship’s captain.
- Harman Bhangu criticized the decision, stating it traps residents and punishes them for driving electric, while demanding transparency on the new policy.
- BC Ferries acknowledged the challenges posed by the new restrictions but emphasized the need for caution due to potential safety risks associated with high-voltage batteries in damaged vehicles.
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