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BC Transit responds to printed schedule removal in Victoria
BC Transit sincerely apologizes to riders in the Victoria Regional Transit System who have been negatively affected by the temporary removal of printed schedules at bus stops in the region. On November 29, all printed schedules were temporarily removed from bus stops in the Victoria Regional Transit System and replaced with a poster encouraging riders...
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BC Transit getting festive in the Victoria Regional Transit System
With the holidays fast approaching, BC Transit is participating in a number of events over the coming weeks to help get people into the spirit of the season. Santa Light Parade – Keep an eye out for a decorated BC Transit bus taking part in the 39th Peninsula Co-op Santa Light Parade through downtown Victoria...
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December to bring service changes to the Victoria Transit system
VICTORIA – BC Transit is announcing reduced service on a number of routes to reflect the lower demand from post-secondary institutions in Victoria Regional Transit System at this time of year. These changes will go into effect on December 6, 2021 and regular service will resume on January 3, 2022. This will affect the following...
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Transportation agencies offer complimentary fares for veterans on Remembrance Day
To commemorate Remembrance Day and to thank retired and active military personnel, BC Transit, BC Ferries and TransLink will be offering free fares for veterans on November 11, 2021. For BC Transit, all scheduled routes and handyDART services in the Victoria Regional Transit System will be free for all riders in uniform, active, retired and...
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Notice of Victoria Regional Transit Commission meeting
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) has its next scheduled public meeting as follows: Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (PST) 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 and posted...
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BC Transit supervisor recognized by West Shore RCMP
West Shore RCMP recently presented Transit Supervisor (TS) Jeff Birtwistle with an Officer in Charge Certificate of Appreciation to thank him for his actions in finding a missing child on what was his first day as a TS. “It’s definitely rewarding being recognized on behalf of everyone else at BC Transit that was involved,” said...
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Westshore Transit Plan engagement starts today
BC Transit is working with Westshore municipalities and seeking the public’s feedback on developing an updated Westshore Local Area Transit Plan to help shape future service improvements in the Victoria Regional Transit System. This engagement will give the public a chance to provide input to help identify service and infrastructure priorities for the Westshore communities...
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Free transit in Victoria for Go By Bike Week
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are offering free transportation for cyclists during Go By Bike Week, from September 27 to October 3. In order to ride for free in the Victoria Regional Transit System, Go By Bike Week participants must use the bus bike racks or show their bike helmet when boarding...
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Vancouver Island transit workers volunteer time fighting interior wildfires
Residents evacuated, homes and properties decimated and even an entire B.C. town completely destroyed. The wildfires experienced in many parts of the province this summer have been particularly devastating. If not for the tireless and heroic work of hundreds of firefighters, an already terrible wildfire season would have been unthinkably worse. Fire Departments throughout the...
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Fall service changes coming to Victoria
VICTORIA – BC Transit is announcing service changes in the Victoria Regional Transit System effective September 6, 2021. BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission work hard to match service with demand and continue to ensure reliable transportation services are available to our customers. With a return to in-person learning for post-secondary institutions, and...