Heat warnings in effect in Greater Victoria for BC Transit customers
BC Transit reminds customers that Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for many communities in British Columbia, with some extremely high temperatures expected through the long weekend. Extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors. It’s important to...
Summer service change for the Victoria Regional Transit System
BC Transit is announcing a seasonal service change in the Victoria Regional Transit System effective June 27, 2022. Due to construction work on Gorge Road between Tillicum and Admirals there will be changes to several routes. These changes are supported through the Burnside-Tillicum and Esquimalt-View Royal Transit Plans. In anticipation of tourist needs, service improvements...
Notice of Victoria Regional Transit Commission meeting
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) has its next public meeting as follows: Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 am (PDT) Location: BC Transit (Boardroom), 520 Gorge Road East, Victoria Members of the public and media are able to attend this meeting by sending an email request to victoria_commission@bctransit.com. Please note...
Construction starts on UVic Transit Exchange
BC Transit has started construction on upgrades to the UVic Transit Exchange near the campus bookstore. The project was announced last year in partnership with the Federal Government, the Province and UVic. Construction is scheduled to be completed before the Fall 2022 semester begins. The upgrade project will rehabilitate the north side of the existing...
Free fares for Clean Air Day in the Victoria Regional Transit System
Wednesday, June 8, is Clean Air Day, and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are offering free fares all day long to help everyone to make an environmentally-friendly transportation choice. The Government of Canada proclaimed Clean Air Day in 1999 as part of Canadian Environment Week (the first week of June). The aim...
BC Transit drivers leave lasting positive impression on German students
Many drivers will tell you being courteous and helpful to their customers is “just part of the job”, but for a group of young people coming to live in a distant land, it meant so much more. David Morrical and his family played host to several teenaged home stay students over a four year period...
GradPASS returns to offer Grade 12 students free and safe transportation
BC Transit and its partner communities across the province are once again offering the popular GradPASS program for graduating high school students. Grade 12 students from participating schools in more than 70 communities across British Columbia will be able to ride the bus for free any two days during the month of June thanks to...
Going by bus is free during Go By Bike Week
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are offering free transportation for cyclists during Go By Bike Week, from May 30 through June 5. 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...
BC Transit seeking input with new Voice of the Rider engagement platform
BC Transit has officially launched Voice of the Rider, an online engagement platform where people can share their feedback and discuss ways to improve the transit experience in communities across the province. BC Transit believes that in order to better understand riders and prospective riders, the organization needs to better connect with communities and ensure...
Celebrate Earth Day with a free ride in Victoria and West Kootenay Transit Systems
BC Transit and its local government partners are giving people a chance to leave their cars at home and take transit for free on Friday, April 22 in recognition of Earth Day. Earth Day highlights the importance of sustainability and encourages people to make choices that reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and help protect our environment....