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New handyDART buses arriving in Victoria and Nanaimo
VICTORIA – Starting today, passengers can expect to see 13 new light-duty buses operating in Victoria, providing safe, reliable and comfortable handyDART service for people across the region. An additional 15 buses will be added in the Regional District of Nanaimo in mid-June. The 26-foot light-duty Micro Bird G5 buses can carry up to 20...
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BC Transit teamwork helps VicPD to quickly locate missing elderly person
They say the first 48 hours are the most crucial in locating a missing person. Thanks to the support of BC Transit employees in Victoria, an elderly man was located safely just minutes after the initial call went out. Clear protocols, open communication and immediate action. That combination is why things came together so quickly...
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Canada and British Columbia invest in public transit infrastructure to improve capacity, safety, and service in Greater Victoria
The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities of the governments of Canada and British Columbia. Investments in public transit infrastructure during this extraordinary time help create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and make our communities more inclusive and resilient. British Columbians need safe, accessible, and reliable public transit to get to work, school and...
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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...