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BC Transit welcomes new buses
Forty-four new buses were added to the Victoria Regional Transit System in the last quarter of 2022, helping secure safe and efficient transportation for transit riders. The new arrivals include 15 medium-duty and 21 heavy-duty Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to replace diesel buses at the end of their service life. Eight double decker diesel...
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West Shore-Downtown RapidBus Service Launches in April
The flagship RapidBus route between the West Shore and Downtown Victoria will launch on April 10. This new RapidBus service will replace the existing Route 50 Langford/Downtown. RapidBus is transit service that outperforms the personal automobile in speed, comfort and reliability. When it launches, BC Transit customers will experience an increase in service levels along...
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BC Transit named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023
For the third year in a row, BC Transit has been recognized for its exceptional workplace as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023. BC Transit has more than 1,000 employees with a wide range of careers that include drivers, maintenance and administration. “It’s an honour to be recognized as one of our province’s top...
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Victoria Regional Transit Commission appointments announced by Province
Today, the Province of BC announced appointments for the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC). The new Commission members were appointed by Order In Council, and are as follows: In addition, continuing member Mayor Maja Tait (Sooke) has been appointed as the Chair of the VRTC, with Mayor Kevin Murdoch (Oak Bay) also remaining on the...
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Special New Year’s Eve service
BC Transit and its local government partners are announcing special New Year’s Eve service in certain regions across the province. Special service is being offered in the following regions: Central Fraser Valley – Dec 31 – Extended evening service Jan 1 – Sunday service Kamloops – Dec 31 – Extended evening service on certain routes....
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Service increase in Victoria this January
BC Transit is announcing a service change in the Victoria Regional Transit System, effective January 2, 2023. With the return of school, following the holiday break, additional weekday trips will be added during peak times to several routes that serve post-secondary schools. There will be additional Sunday trips on route 70 Swartz Bay/Downtown, to reflect...
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Victoria Electric Demonstration Bus Arrives
A new chapter in BC Transit’s sustainability journey is underway. The first 10 electric buses are coming to the Victoria Regional Transit system next summer, marking the start of BC Transit’s transformation to an entirely electric fleet by 2040. As part of the project, BC Transit recently welcomed the delivery of an electric demonstration bus...
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Holiday events in and around Victoria
‘Tis the season to celebrate and BC Transit will be taking part in several holiday events over the coming weeks to help people get into the spirit of the season. Santa Light Parade – Keep an eye out for a decorated BC Transit bus taking part in the 40th Annual Peninsula Co-op Santa Light Parade...
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Seasonal service change in Victoria this December
BC Transit is announcing a seasonal service change in the Victoria Regional Transit System effective December 5, 2022. To coincide with Post-Secondary students being out of class for the holidays, service will be reduced on the following routes: These service reductions allow BC Transit to provide additional service in seasons with higher ridership demand. The...
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Victoria handyDART Centre Wins EcoStar Award
BC Transit has been named the winner of the 2022 Synergy Foundation EcoStar Award for Leadership in Design & Construction in recognition of the innovation and environmental leadership underway at the Victoria handyDART centre in View Royal. The winners were announced on November 10 at the annual EcoStar Awards in Victoria. BC Transit was recognized...