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Service Changes Coming to Port Alberni
PORT ALBERNI – Effective June 30, 2013, BC Transit customers in Port Alberni will see several changes to the system. Those changes come as a direct result of face-to-face consultation and online survey responses by residents in Port Alberni. The improvements include schedule changes that will reduce transfer wait times at the main exchange. Changes...
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Victoria Winter Service Change to take effect January 2
VICTORIA – BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission will be introducing service expansion and changes on January 2, 2018. The service expansion builds off of the 20,000 additional service hours that have been implemented throughout the fall. The main communities affected by the new service changes will be James Bay and the Tsawout...
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Expanded service coming for fall 2017 in Victoria
Victoria – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are pleased to announce fall service changes. The changes include the introduction of two new routes, the opening of the Westhills Exchange, and improvements to frequency and on-time performance. The fall service will also introduce 20,000 new service hours to the system and eight new...
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Transit Service Re-Routes For Car Free YYJ - June 19
VICTORIA – Once again this year, BC Transit is proud to be a partner in the second annual Car Free YYJ 2016 on Sunday, June 19. With a nine-block stretch of Douglas Street being blocked off to traffic for much of the day, there will be changes in regular transit service in the downtown core....
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Bus Passes for Refugees
VICTORIA – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) and the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) are proud to announce that free transit passes are rolling out to new refugee families in the Capital Region. On December 8, 2015 the VRTC voted to supply refugees, regardless of country of origin, a year’s worth of free...
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New Rider's Guide Effective Dec. 28/15
Click here for your new Rider’s Guide, effective December 28, 2015
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FAQ about the New Fare Structure
We are seeing some mis-information about the new fare structure that is being implemented April 1st 2016 in the Victoria Regional Transit System (this fare structure does not affect other parts of the province). Here are some of the common questions we are hearing with some facts from the VRTC meeting: When are the changes...
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Santa Bus is Coming to Town and Free Rides on New Year's Eve
VICTORIA – BC Transit is getting into the holiday spirit with arrival of the 28th Annual Santa Bus. The Santa Bus is easy to spot with its bright red nose. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and an elf will be treating customers to BC Transit holiday stickers, candy canes and festive music. Look for the Santa...
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Bear Mountain and Westhills Service Starts Soon
VICTORIA – BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) are pleased to announce transit service is coming to Bear Mountain and Westhills in the West Shore. Effective December 29, 2014 the new Route #52 Colwood Bear Mountain will run seven days a week and will offer 30 minute peak-time service. The Route #57...
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More Service Hours Added This Fall
VICTORIA – BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) are pleased to announce more service hours are being directed at post-secondary schools. Late night service on Fridays and Saturdays will be added to the West Shore and Gordon Head. Service to Esquimalt will be restructured to enhance destination choices. A total of 5,000...