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 CaradonnaContinueContinue reading “Fare-Free in the CRD”
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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 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 inContinueContinue 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-makingContinueContinue 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 andContinueContinue reading “Now is the time to press the Province for fare-free transit for teens!”
Victoria Transit Riders Union 