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Outrage grows on North Coast over B.C. Ferries accessibility failures for 2+ months

The Northern Adventure ferry has operated without a functional elevator since February 20, 2025, affecting multiple North Coast communities it serves.
The elevator failure resulted from sourcing difficulties because the original European manufacturer is out of business and replacement parts are hard to find.
Passengers, including those with disabilities, must exit vehicles and climb stairs, with some forced to crawl or pay others to carry them aboard, raising accessibility concerns.
Union president Eric McNeely called this situation a "clear human rights failure" and noted eleven weeks without an elevator is too long given BC Ferries' public funding.
The BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union demands urgent repairs, immediate accommodations for those needing assistance, and a plan to avoid future failures on this critical route.

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