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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.
Recent Posts
- Victoria Transit Riders Union to Rally in Support of Transit Workers on First Day of Job ActionThe Victoria Transit Riders Union (VTRU) will hold a solidarity rally outside the BC Transit office in Victoria at 520 Gorge Road East at 4pm on Monday, August 17th, the day transit workers who are members of Unifor Local 333-BC will begin a uniform ban as a start to job action in the Victoria area.Continue reading “Victoria Transit Riders Union to Rally in Support of Transit Workers on First Day of Job Action”
- Victoria Transit Riders Union Stands With Transit WorkersThe Victoria Transit Riders Union (VTRU) is declaring its full support for Victoria transit workers following their strike vote on Thursday, May 28th, and is calling on BC Transit to offer the bus drivers, mechanics, electricians, and other transit workers represented by Unifor Local 333-BC a fair deal, with decent wages and working conditions, includingContinue reading “Victoria Transit Riders Union Stands With Transit Workers”
- Victoria Earth Day Rally Calls for Immediate Fare-Free Transit for BC TeensThis Earth Day, the Victoria Transit Riders Union (VTRU) is rallying for immediate fare-free transit access for all BC youth. The rally will be at the BC Legislature Building on Wednesday, April 22 from 4-6 PM. Speakers include VTRU Chair Liz Cronin, BC Green Party leader Emily Lowan, Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association president Carolyn Howe, and local transit workers andContinue reading “Victoria Earth Day Rally Calls for Immediate Fare-Free Transit for BC Teens”
VTRU In the News
Victoria Transit Riders Union plans solidarity rally ahead of BC Transit workers job action
August 17, 2026 – Victoria Buzz
B.C. Transit unveils updated website it says is easier to navigate
April 7, 2026 – Times Colonist
Use of discount bus pass up 29%, full-fare passes down after digital fare payment launched
Nov 21, 2025 – Times Colonist