VICTORIA – To create awareness about the new mandatory face covering policy on board all of our vehicles, BC Transit will be handing out masks on September 8, 2020 in the Victoria Regional Transit System. Times and locations are available below.
BC Transit, in alignment with TransLink and other transportation agencies, implemented mandatory use of face coverings on buses in BC Transit communities across the province as of August 24, 2020.
While face coverings are mandatory, the policy is an educational step without enforcement. The educational position is aligned with TransLink and other transit agencies in Canada.
BC Transit works hard to ensure customers are aware of our new policy and will continue to work together to make transit a comfortable environment for staff and customers.
In addition, BC Transit would like to thank our customers for the very positive response to our face covering policy, which is helping to improve safety and create a comfortable environment for everyone taking transit.
For more details about BC Transit’s response to COVID-19, and a list of the safety measures in place, please visit bctransit.com.
Masks will be handed out at the following locations and time:
- Downtown: September 8, 7:45 a.m. – 10 a.m.
- Langford Exchange: September 8, 7:45 a.m. – 10 a.m.
- Uptown: September 8, 7:45 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Media contacts
BC Transit Communications
250-880-1303
media@bctransit.com
