BUS Grande West Transportation Group Inc

Grande West Transportation Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BUS) ("Grande West" or the
"Company") announced today the appointment of Mr. Jean-Marc Landry as its new
Vice President, Business Development. Mr. Landry joins Grande West following his
most recent position as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing - Americas,
for Cubic Transportation. He played a key role in driving diversification and
geographic expansion efforts for the San Diego, California based company. 


Prior to his role with Cubic, Mr. Landry spent over eight years at Nova Bus, a
division of Volvo Bus Corporation where he held the position of Vice President
of Sales for North America. He was instrumental in the growth and success of
Nova Bus, a leading heavy-duty bus manufacturer with plants in Canada and the
USA. 


Mr. Landry has over 20 years of hands on experience in management and business
development, primarily focused on the public transit industry. He has
successfully developed sales and marketing strategies and has a track record for
securing long term contracts, reaching annual sales objectives and leading
corporations through geographic expansions. 


William Trainer, President and CEO of Grande West, stated: "Our team is
extremely impressed with Mr. Landry's experience in the industry and feel that
his credibility, industry expertise and developed relationships will have a
material effect on the future of Grande West. Rarely does such an opportunity
occur where a top industry professional lands on your doorstep at just the right
moment. We are very much looking forward to having Mr. Landry on board during
this exciting time for the Company." 


In his role as Vice President, Business Development, Mr. Landry will play a key
role in growing our business and market share from coast to coast. His extensive
experience will strengthen our position and will be a definite asset to our
partnership with City View Sales & Service, Grande West's distributor in Eastern
Canada. 


Mr. Landry has been granted 350,000 options of Grande West that will be
exercisable at $0.50 subject to TSX:V approval.


About Grande West Transportation Inc. 

Grande West Transportation Inc. (Grande West) was formed in 2008 to design and
develop a 27.5 foot bus, known as the "Vicinity", in response to a Request for
Information ("RFI") by BC Transit, a crown agency of the Province of British
Columbia.


The Vicinity bus is a Canadian designed, community shuttle bus transportation
innovation that was conceived to meet the demand for a greener compact bus than
what was currently available in North America. 


The Grande West team worked closely with BC Transit to create a unique and
innovative transportation solution that met their specific requirements but are
applicable to transit authorities across North America.


The first Vicinity bus prototype was delivered in February 2010 as part of a
beta-testing program. The Vicinity bus debuted appropriately in its first trial
during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Initial trials and evaluations of
the Vicinity bus were completed for 21 months during the Vicinity bus' tour of
B.C. being tested in a variety of climate conditions and terrain. The Vicinity
bus has received certification by the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
("CMVSS"), Transport Canada, and the British Columbia Ministry of
Transportation.


Initial deliveries of 15 Vicinity bus occurred in August 2013 to BC Transit.
Sales efforts across Canada have resulted in orders being received and
production commenced for 10 Vicinity buses for Quebec and for 3 Vicinity buses
for a Nova Scotia transit authority.


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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Grande West Transportation
William R. Trainer
President & CEO
(604) 607-4000
info@grandewest.com
www.grandewest.com


The Howard Group Inc.
Jeff Walker/Lisa Montanini
Investor Relations
1-888-221-0915
info@howardgroupinc.com
www.howardgroupinc.com

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