Service changes make their way to the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA – BC Transit is announcing service changes in the Victoria Regional Transit System effective June 28, 2021. BC Transit works hard to match service with demand. Service reductions during the summer allows for increased service in the fall and winter when demand is higher. This change will include reductions on middle and secondary school...
Notice of Victoria Regional Transit Commission meeting
VICTORIA – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) has its next scheduled public meeting as follows: Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (PDT) 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...
Lemonade stand visit brings joy to Victoria driver and young entrepreneur
It’s a rite of passage for young kids. Mixing up some cold lemonade, crafting a homemade sign, setting up shop in their front yard and hoping a hot day will bring thirsty customers and make them a few bucks. Lemonade stands come with varying levels of success, but it’s safe to say you can call...
New handyDART buses for Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA– Starting today, passengers can expect to see 16 new light-duty buses operating in the Victoria Regional Transit System, providing safe, reliable and comfortable handyDART service for people across the region. The 26-foot light-duty Micro Bird G5 buses can carry up to 18 seated passengers, and provide flexibility for up to four mobility aids. Each...
United Way Spirit Award
Once again, members of UNIFOR Local 333, CUPE 4500, and MoveUp have been honoured by the United Way for carrying out another extremely successful campaign. The Labour Partnership Spirit Award recognizes unions or locals for significant engagement and involvement in an employee campaign. “I am honoured to accept this United Way Spirit Award for Labour...
Celebrate Bike to Work Week and Clean Air Day with free rides in the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA — The Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are pleased to celebrate Bike to Work Week and Clean Air Day by offering participating cyclists free rides. Customers in Greater Victoria will be able to ride the bus for free on June 2, 2021 for Clean Air Day. Just hop on the bus and...
BC Transit Union generosity recognized for second straight year
Once again, members of UNIFOR Local 333, CUPE 4500, and MoveUp have been honoured by the United Way for carrying out another extremely successful campaign. The Labour Partnership Spirit Award recognizes unions or locals for significant engagement and involvement in an employee campaign. “I am honoured to accept this United Way Spirit Award for Labour...
Victoria driver’s big heart and small gesture touch local family
Every weekday, like clockwork, two-year old Adalyn Wall and one of her parents walk her older sister to and from kindergarten. They take the same route along Helmcken every day, and because Adalyn loves trucks and buses, she makes sure to wave at every driver they see passing by. “One specific BC Transit driver would...
Retiring “low floor” bus finds new home in transit museum
BC Transit bus 9753 has had a long, reliable and adventurous career. And after 25 years of service taking it throughout almost every part of the province, this New Flyer has now been donated to the Transit Museum Society of BC. The New Flyer D40LF has been a mainstay of transit fleets throughout North America,...
Celebrate Earth Day with free transit in the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA — Join BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) in celebrating Earth Day on Thursday, April 22 by leaving your car at home and taking the bus for free in the Victoria Regional Transit System! BC Transit and the VRTC are proud to participate in Earth Day initiatives in Greater Victoria and...