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 inContinueContinue reading “VTRU Applauds BC NDP Convention Votes on Increased Transit Investment and Free Transit for Youth and Seniors”
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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 rallyContinueContinue reading “Victoria Transit Riders Union To Rally In Solidarity With Striking Cowichan Valley Transit Workers”
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 evasionContinueContinue reading “Victoria Transit Riders Union Opposes New BC Transit “Fare Awareness and Enforcement Program””
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 all youth aged 18 and under. The resolution calls for an expansion of the Get On Board program, which currently allows children aged 12 and underContinueContinue 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 step towards enhancing accessibility and equity in transportation by endorsing a Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) resolution that asks the province to make transit freeContinueContinue reading “Victoria Transit Riders Union Applauds Saanich Council Support for Free Transit for Youth Across BC”
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