The 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 toContinueContinue reading “Victoria Transit Riders Union Stands With Transit Workers”
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Victoria Earth Day Rally Calls for Immediate Fare-Free Transit for BC Teens
This 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, AprilContinueContinue reading “Victoria Earth Day Rally Calls for Immediate Fare-Free Transit for BC Teens”
March 15 Social Event For Victoria Transit Riders
Fun, Free Social Event For Victoria Transit Riders and Workers on March 15th The Victoria Transit Riders Union (VTRU) is holding its second annual Transit Riders Spring Celebration on Sunday,ContinueContinue reading “March 15 Social Event For Victoria Transit Riders”
VTRU Applauds BC NDP Convention Votes on Increased Transit Investment and Free Transit for Youth and Seniors
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 forContinueContinue reading “VTRU Applauds BC NDP Convention Votes on Increased Transit Investment and Free Transit for Youth and Seniors”
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 workersContinueContinue 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 FundContinueContinue 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 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”