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The Victoria Transit Riders Union is a grassroots organization advocating for free, rapid and reliable public transit service in the Greater Victoria Area. Adequately funding public transit helps increase accessibility, which is an essential part of building an inclusive community. Regardless of age, ability or income, we will fight for the right of all to travel around the Victoria region in a safe and environmentally friendly way.
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Recent Posts
- VTRU Applauds BC NDP Convention Votes on Increased Transit Investment and Free Transit for Youth and SeniorsThe Victoria Transit Riders Union applauds delegates at the BC NDP Convention for voting to endorse two resolutions that call, respectively, for fare-free transit for youth and seniors, and for dramatic improvements to transit in BC, including de-privatization and a shift to universal fare-free transit. On Saturday, delegates at the ongoing BC NDP convention inContinue reading “VTRU Applauds BC NDP Convention Votes on Increased Transit Investment and Free Transit for Youth and Seniors”
- Fare-Free in the CRDOn Wednesday Oct 22nd, the CRD Transportation Committee will debate a motion to have the CRD study expanding Victoria’s youth bus pass program region wide. We ask you to email the CRD Directors and urge them to pass the motion. Here’s the list of people to email: You can also CC crdboard@crd.bc.ca . It’s bestContinue reading “Fare-Free in the CRD”
- Victoria Transit Riders Union To Rally In Solidarity With Striking Cowichan Valley Transit WorkersThe Victoria Transit Riders Union (VTRU) is marking this Labour Day weekend with a rally in downtown Duncan from 10am-1pm on Saturday, August 30th to support Cowichan Valley transit workers and demand a fair and just end to the dispute that has halted regular bus service in the region for over 200 days. The rallyContinue reading “Victoria Transit Riders Union To Rally In Solidarity With Striking Cowichan Valley Transit Workers”
VTRU In the News
Use of discount bus pass up 29%, full-fare passes down after digital fare payment launched
Nov 21, 2025 – Times Colonist
Victoria transit riders applaud resolutions at B.C. NDP convention
Nov 18, 2025 – Victoria News
Direct bus to airport via Route 72 proposed, comes at expense of Peninsula riders
Nov 18, 2025 – Times Colonist
Victoria Transit Riders Union 