Bus charters, car rentals could be hard to come by during Olympics

The 2010 Winter Olympics are coming to Vancouver and Whistler, B.C., in February, followed by the Paralympics in March.

Western Washington University's contracted vendor for bus transportation, Bellair Charters, has indicated that availability for bus transportation during these two months is already very tight. Departments planning to use bus transportation for field trips during February and March should make their reservations immediately.

Those who need help with bus transportation should contact Barbara Lewis at (360) 650-3068.

Additionally, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has indicated that departments that typically rent cars or vans should make advance reservations during this time.