Hello Transit Riders and welcome to another newsletter! Meeting with Government On April 30th we met with George Anderson, Parliamentary Secretary for Transit to discuss the UBCM resolution calling forContinueContinue reading “VTRU Updates and Actions”
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The Spring Transit Celebration was a success!
The Victoria Transit Riders Union (VTRU) hosted its first community event on Sunday, March 30, 2025, and we are proud to announce that it was a great success! Our SpringContinueContinue reading “The Spring Transit Celebration was a success!”
Victoria Transit Riders Union, Now Endorsed By Transit Worker And Teachers Union Locals, To Host Community Event On Sunday In Protest Of Fare Hike
This Sunday, March 30th, from 1-4 PM the Victoria Transit Riders Union (VTRU) is hosting a dual purpose Spring Transit Celebration in honour of Transit Workers Appreciation Day (March 18) and inContinueContinue reading “Victoria Transit Riders Union, Now Endorsed By Transit Worker And Teachers Union Locals, To Host Community Event On Sunday In Protest Of Fare Hike”
Spring Transit Celebration
WHAT: A community gathering in celebration of transit workers and in protest of fare hikes. Join us for refreshments, music, and activities! WHEN: Sunday March 30th 1-4pm WHERE: Meeting atContinueContinue reading “Spring Transit Celebration”
Now is the time to press the Province for fare-free transit for teens!
In recognition of the importance of building the next generation of transit riders and making our province safe and accessible for youth, municipal governments in BC passed a resolution atContinueContinue reading “Now is the time to press the Province for fare-free transit for teens!”
Victoria Transit Riders Union Applauds UBCM Vote for Free Transit for Youth
The Victoria Transit Riders Union applauds the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) for voting to endorse a resolution that asks the province to make public transit free for allContinueContinue reading “Victoria Transit Riders Union Applauds UBCM Vote for Free Transit for Youth”
Victoria Transit Riders Union Applauds Saanich Council Support for Free Transit for Youth Across BC
Press Release: May 14, 2024 Victoria Transit Riders Union Applauds Saanich Council Support for Free Transit for Youth Across BC This Monday, May 13th, Saanich Council took a bold stepContinueContinue reading “Victoria Transit Riders Union Applauds Saanich Council Support for Free Transit for Youth Across BC”