Saskatchewan Transportation Company
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| Saskatchewan Transportation Company | |
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| Type | Crown Corporation |
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| Founded | 1946 |
| Headquarters | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Industry | Passenger & Cargo Transportation |
| Website | www.stcbus.com |
The Saskatchewan Transportation Company is a Crown Corporation of the Government of Saskatchewan.
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[edit] History
STC was created by Government Order-in-Council in 1946.
The crown corporation is responsible for moving of people and freight in the province.
[edit] Passenger Rail Service
STC has three operating divisions within the province.
[edit] Terminals
As well as the three main passenger terminals, STC provides service to 206 rural agencies.
[edit] Employees
STC/All In Scope employees are members ofThe Amalgamated Transit Union.
[edit] Chartered Passenger Service
STC also provides charter services to over 220 organizations and groups every year.
Users of the chartered services include:
- University of Regina Cougars
- University of Saskatchewan Huskies
- Department of National Defence cadets
- Royal visits and other dignataries in the province
[edit] Fleet
STC maintains a fleet of 38 coaches and vans, varying in size from 55-seater coaches to 15-seater vans, as well as a freight truck and freight trailers.
[edit] Privatization and Contravery
The official opposition in Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Party, has been accused that they would privatize or sell off S.T.C. as well as the other crown corporations if they form government. The Saskatchewan Party has insisted they have no intention of privatizing any crown corporation.
