{"id":4327,"date":"2026-10-05T16:28:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T23:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/?page_id=4327"},"modified":"2026-10-05T16:28:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T23:28:43","slug":"group-travel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/riderinfo\/group-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Group travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning a group outing? BC Transit makes it easy for everyone to ride together. You can purchase bulk DayPASS tokens, giving each rider unlimited travel for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Group travel refers to larger groups riding the same bus at the same time. This may include youth programs, community centre outings, school field trips, or sports teams travelling together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that bus space is available on a first\u2011come, first\u2011served basis, and capacity may vary depending on the route and time of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting ready to travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consider travelling during mid\u2011morning or early afternoon when buses are typically less busy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid rush hours and school dismissal times so your group can board together more easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the BC Transit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/\">Trip Planner<\/a> to map your route and plan your schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrive at your stop at least 5 minutes early so your group is ready when the bus arrives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are travelling with a group of youth, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/busready.bctransit.com\/\">BusReady<\/a> for tips, videos, and tools that help young riders learn to ride transit confidently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paying for your group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DayPASS tokens are available for groups travelling in Victoria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tokens cost $6 each and are sold in sheets of 20.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each rider needs one DayPASS token with a QR code. Your DayPASS starts working when you scan it on the bus for the first time. Scan the token every time you get on a bus, and keep it with you so you can use it all day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DayPASS tokens expire at the end of the service day and cannot be used again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tokens can be purchased in person at BC Transit (520 Gorge Road East, Victoria)<a>.<\/a> Pay by credit or with debit card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For large orders, please email <a href=\"mailto:umovendors@bctransit.com\">umovendors@bctransit.com<\/a> before your visit to confirm availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group safety and etiquette<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand back from the curb while waiting for the bus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let passengers exit before your group boards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move toward the back of the bus and keep aisles clear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For youth groups or day camps, place a leader at the front and back of the group to help with boarding and supervision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speak quietly and respect other riders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the stop button early before your stop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Say thank you to your bus driver when you exit the bus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact for support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/victoria\/contact\/\">Victoria Regional Transit customer service<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a group outing? 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