The 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 CRD
On 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: Pual Brent directorsgi@crd.bc.ca Susan Brice sbrice@crd.bc.ca Jeremy CaradonnaContinue reading "Fare-Free in the CRD"
Victoria Transit Riders Union To Rally In Solidarity With Striking Cowichan Valley Transit Workers
The 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"
July Newsletter
VTRU Opposes New “Fare Awareness and Enforcement Program” BC Transit’s new Fare Awareness and Enforcement program is a failure before it begins. You can’t educate someone into having money, and you can’t shame people into affording transit. These campaigns aren’t effective. They’re performative. Read our full press release for more. Fare-free for Students If you haven't already, please send aContinue reading "July Newsletter"
Victoria Transit Riders Union Opposes New BC Transit “Fare Awareness and Enforcement Program”
Press Release: July 4, 2025 Victoria Transit Riders Union Concerned About New BC Transit “Fare Awareness and Enforcement Program” – Calling on BC Government to Eliminate Fares and Fully Fund Transit The Victoria Transit Riders Union (VTRU) is calling on the Provincial Government to fully fund public transit and eliminate fares to prevent fare evasionContinue reading "Victoria Transit Riders Union Opposes New BC Transit “Fare Awareness and Enforcement Program”"
VTRU Updates and Actions
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 for fare-free transit for students up to grade 12, fare-free for seniors, and our broader goals of fare-free for all. Unfortunately, he was unable to makeContinue reading "VTRU Updates and Actions"
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 Spring Transit Celebration was held in appreciation of transit workers in this city and in protest of the huge fare hike which hit bus riders inContinue 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 in protest of the coming bus fare hike. This kid-friendly, community building event will feature refreshments and snacks, music, socializing, and art activities, including a card-makingContinue 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 at the Greater Victoria Teachers Association office at 5-515 Dupplin Rd.
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 at the 2024 meeting of the UBCM (Union of BC Municipalities) asking the Province to grant free transit to all BC youth in grade 12 andContinue reading "Now is the time to press the Province for fare-free transit for teens!"
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