Municipality new towing rules hooked

The District of West Kelowna is changing the way it works with towing companies. Previously, the municipality used a 'Rotational Towing and Storage List Policy.

In essence, when the district required vehicles towed it allowed towing companies to conduct the service on a turning basis.

That policy was rescinding Tuesday.

Now, West Kelowna will go with a single towing company on a contract basis. The contract will be for 3 years with an option for 2 additional years based on performance.

The tender will be awarded to the highest bidder which meets the strict criteria set out by the municipality. Up until now, the District of West Kelowna has not been compensated by towing companies registered on the rotation.

At the current time there are two companies on the towing rotation, Mario's Towing and Del Oro Towing. Towing services up for bid are for the removal of abandoned, broken down or inoperable motor vehicles due to accidents or breakdowns.