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New double decker buses coming to Victoria
VICTORIA – The first of 11 new double decker buses is ready to enter service in the Victoria Regional Transit System and provide safe, reliable transportation for customers across the region. The first Enviro500 bus is expected to enter limited service tomorrow, with the others joining the active fleet over the following weeks. Each bus...
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Schedule improvements make their way to the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA – BC Transit is announcing a service change in the Victoria Regional Transit System effective Monday, April 5, 2021. BC Transit continues to work hard to provide reliable service for our customers, throughout the transit system. This service change will look to improve on-time performance through schedule changes on various routes. Schedule improvements will...
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Transit Operator saves the day for customer starting new job
Starting a new job is viewed as one of the most stressful events a person can experience. The excitement of a new opportunity is often times outweighed by the stressors: what will be expected of me? Will people like me? Can I actually do this job? And that first impression is a huge, so showing...
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Bus-loving BC Transit employees tied the knot at Langford Transit Centre
Darcy Darbyshire and her husband-to-be Eli Blanchette had big plans for a tropical beach wedding on February 15th. But the pandemic had other plans, and the couple have decided to take their downsized wedding onboard a BC Transit bus. “We were supposed to get married in Cuba, but of course Covid changed that plan,” said...
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South island operating services contract award
CORPORATE – BC Transit has awarded the contract to First Canada for operation of transit services on the south island, with the exception of Victoria conventional. First Canada will continue operating the Cowichan Valley conventional system, Cowichan Valley commuter, and Victoria handyDART services. As of April 1, 2021, First Canada will also begin operating the...
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Have your say on upcoming changes in the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA – BC Transit is seeking the public’s feedback on upcoming service changes in the Victoria Regional Transit System. The feedback shared will help identify transit priorities for the community, which will support transit decision-making and future service improvements in Greater Victoria. As a part of an upcoming service change, route 53 Colwood Exchange/Langford Exchange...
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Victoria Regional Transit Commission welcomes Government of Canada transit funding announcement
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) welcomes the sustainable transit funding announcement from the Government of Canada. While we will need to work in collaboration to determine the details, the VRTC can see the positive impact this funding will have on advancing our vision for public transportation in Greater Victoria. The Government of Canada and...
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Organizations in British Columbia collaborate for a safer B.C. to source and distribute one million masks in support of safe, essential travel
Recognizing that we all have a role to play in taking action to protect our communities from the continued impact of COVID-19, particularly with the indefinite extension of public health restrictions, Deloitte Canada is joining forces with leading B.C. organizations including TransLink, OEC Group, Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR), BC Ferries, BCAA, SCI, and BC Transit,...
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BC Transit and CUPE Local 4500 new agreement ratification
BC Transit and employees represented by CUPE Local 4500 have ratified a new agreement under the B.C. government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate. The agreement focuses on improving business services and ensuring fair and affordable compensation. CUPE Local 4500 represents approximately 20 Transit Supervisors and Transit Communications Coordinators working at BC Transit. The agreement includes: For...
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Service changes head to the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA – BC Transit is announcing a service change in the Victoria Regional Transit System on Monday, January 4, 2021. BC Transit works hard to match service with demand. This service change will see minor adjustments to service levels on routes throughout the transit system. Please check our website for new route schedules. As part...