This winter, we invite you to ride with us for a safe and comfortable journey, wherever the season takes you!
Get there safe and sound with our top winter safety tips for transit travel:
Safety Tips
Go slow and step carefully, the floors may be slippery.
Hang on or remain seated while the bus is in motion.
Walk, don’t rush for your bus – wear shoes with good grip that are good for ice and snow.
Dress warmly as you may be outside for longer than normal.
Wear clothing that is visible with reflective accessories, hold a flashlight or the light of your cell phone to ensure you are seen by the driver.
Allow for extra commuting time. Transit may be busier than usual, and there may be longer waits for certain services.
Watch for your bus. Drivers may not be able to pull into a bus stop, and instead will stop in an area that is safe and accessible nearby.
#TransitCheer Instagram Contest
Do you know someone who could use a little #TransitCheer? Show us how you’re taking transit this holiday season and you could win 1 of 3 holiday themed prize packs featuring an Apple iPad, Instax camera, fun games and more!
To Enter: Follow us on Instagram, post a picture of you taking transit and tag it with #TransitCheer to enter!
✅ Use our Free Transit for Children 12 and Under program to get there with the whole family!
✅ Get 1 entry for each unique picture posted.
✅ Live in #YYJ? Check out our transit scavenger hunt post for fun holiday events and activities!
Each unique picture posted on Instagram with the #TransitCheer that meets eligibility criteria is valid for a single entry, limited to 5 total entries per person. Open to residents of BC who’ve met the age of majority (19 years). This contest is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram or Facebook.
Wherever you’re headed this holiday season, get there with the whole family with transit and our new Free Fares for Children 12 and Under program! Children aged 6 to 12 are now able to ride conventional and handyDART buses for free, unaccompanied and without requiring a fare product or identification. Children aged 5 and under must be accompanied by someone 12 years or older to ride the bus, and must board and depart at the same stop as their guardian.
For additional resources about the Free Fares for Children 12 and Under program, click here.
Family Fun
Download some fun transit themed activities for your family to enjoy creating together:
A clue list of holiday themed events and activities to do with the whole family in
Victoria throughout December that are accessible by bus! Download the PDF at the link below:
