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RapidBus Implementation Strategy Released
VICTORIA – BC Transit has released the Victoria Regional RapidBus Implementation Strategy that provides the strategic and technical foundation needed to accelerate the implementation of RapidBus services throughout the Victoria region. RapidBus is transit service that outperforms the personal automobile in speed, comfort and reliability. Over time, the RapidBus system will be implemented across several...
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Notice of Victoria Regional Transit Commission meeting
VICTORIA – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) has its next scheduled public meeting as follows: Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (PDT) Members of the public and media are able to attend the live WebEx meeting by sending an email request to victoria_commission@bctransit.com. The meeting will also be recorded...
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GradPASS returns to offer graduating students free rides
CORPORATE — BC Transit and its partner communities across the province are once again offering the popular GradPASS program for graduating Grade 12 students. High school graduates from participating schools in over 70 communities across British Columbia will be able to ride the bus for free for two days of their choice during the month...
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Retiring “low floor” bus finds new home in transit museum
BC Transit bus 9753 has had a long, reliable and adventurous career. And after 25 years of service taking it throughout almost every part of the province, this New Flyer has now been donated to the Transit Museum Society of BC. The New Flyer D40LF has been a mainstay of transit fleets throughout North America,...
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BC Transit to launch ‘Community Connections’ campaign
GLOBAL – BC Transit will begin sharing positive stories from across the province that highlight the key role the organization plays in supporting our communities. The Community Connections campaign will tell the stories of our people going above and beyond simply providing safe and reliable public transportation in the transit systems they serve. Whether it’s...
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New handyDART buses arriving in Shuswap
SHUSWAP – Starting today, passengers can expect to see two new light-duty buses operating in the Shuswap Regional Transit System, providing safe, reliable and comfortable handyDART service for people across the region. The 26-foot light-duty Micro Bird G5 buses can carry up to 20 seated passengers, and provide flexibility for up to four mobility aids....
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New handyDART buses for Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System
COWICHAN VALLEY – Starting today, passengers can expect to see five new light-duty buses operating in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System, providing safe, reliable and comfortable handyDART service for people across the region. The 26-foot light-duty Micro Bird G5 buses can carry up to 20 seated passengers, and provide flexibility for up to four...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Nanaimo, Victoria
New handyDART buses arriving in Victoria and Nanaimo
VICTORIA – Starting today, passengers can expect to see 13 new light-duty buses operating in Victoria, providing safe, reliable and comfortable handyDART service for people across the region. An additional 15 buses will be added in the Regional District of Nanaimo in mid-June. The 26-foot light-duty Micro Bird G5 buses can carry up to 20...
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Canada and British Columbia invest in public transit infrastructure to improve capacity, safety, and service in Greater Victoria
The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities of the governments of Canada and British Columbia. Investments in public transit infrastructure during this extraordinary time help create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and make our communities more inclusive and resilient. British Columbians need safe, accessible, and reliable public transit to get to work, school and...
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New transit facility and CNG buses for Central Fraser Valley
CENTRAL FRASER VALLEY – A virtual celebration was held today to commemorate the completion of a new transit operations and maintenance facility for the Central Fraser Valley Regional Transit System. The new site, located at 3032 Gladys Avenue in Abbotsford, opened in December 2020 and is part of the larger Central Fraser Valley Transit Future...