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BC Transit and Unifor 333 Tentative Agreement
VICTORIA – BC Transit and Unifor Local 333 are pleased to announce a tentative labour agreement has been reached. Review and ratification of the agreement by Unifor 333 members and the BC Transit Board of Directors will take place over the next few weeks. Details of the agreement will not be released until after ratification....
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Transit Commission Endorses Provincial Transportation Investments
VICTORIA – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) is pleased to support the new announcements by the Province of B.C. and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for future investments in transportation in the Capital Region including highways, cycling lanes and rail. “We are delighted to hear the Minister of Transportation recognizes the importance of public...
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BC Transit and CUPE 4500 Reach Labour Agreement
CORPORATE – BC Transit and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4500 (CUPE 4500) have ratified a new labour agreement under the Province of British Columbia’s Economic Stability Mandate. The term of the agreement is five and one half years, to December 31, 2020. It covers 19 full-time employees based in Victoria covering three...
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Public Input Invited on Expanded Dogs on Bus Policy
VICTORIA – BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) are looking for customer input as they consider changes to the current pets on buses policy. The current policy, in place for more than ten years, allows for pets in secure, clean, hand-held carriers. Certified assistance animals are allowed on BC Transit buses at...
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Construction Begins on Expanded UVic Exchange
VICTORIA – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) along with the Government of British Columbia, BC Transit and the University of Victoria are pleased to announce the construction of a 10-bay expansion of UVic transit exchange. The expanded exchange, on the north side of the Student Union Building, will alleviate bus capacity issues at peak...
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Sooke RCMP & BC Transit Step Up Security Following More Pellet Gun Incidents
VICTORIA – BC Transit and Sooke RCMP are increasing patrols along Sooke and West Coast Roads following 10 pellet gun incidents involving transit buses. The majority of the incidents occurred between October and November 2013, with three more buses hit by pellets between March and May 2014. “We are concerned about the safety of our...
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Public Tours on the New Vicinity Bus
VICTORIA – BC Transit is bringing the Vicinity to Victoria for public viewings and demonstrations. Starting this Thursday, transit customers are invited to come for a ride on the new Vicinity and see why it has been chosen by BC Transit for Community Shuttle service across the Province. The Vicinity is a 27.5 foot low-floor...
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BC Transit Back at the Table
VICTORIA – BC Transit is pleased to announce a return to the bargaining table with the CAW 333, the union representing our drivers, mechanics and maintenance staff. BC Transit reached out to the CAW 333 and invited the union to resume negotiations under the Province’s Cooperative Gains mandate. BC Transit was encouraged when union representatives...
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BC Transit Responds to the Independent Review Panel
VICTORIA – BC Transit is pleased that the Independent Review Panel concluded that, “Overall, transit systems in British Columbia compare very favourably with their counterparts across Canada, particularly in terms of ridership, supply of service and efficiency of services provided.” This reaffirms BC Transit’s commitment to providing efficient and effective services for our customers and...
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Snow Day Advisory
VICTORIA – BC Transit is maximizing staff and resources in anticipation of a snow day in the Victoria Regional Transit System. Due to road conditions, buses may be unable to keep to posted schedules, but every effort will be made to ensure all routes are covered. BC Transit urges customers to be patient and be...