Are busses free in Victoria BC?

As of September 2021, 12 years of age and under ride for free on the Victoria Regional Transit System. U-PASS for youth aged 6-12 will no longer be required to ride transit.

How late do busses run in Victoria?

6 a.m. to midnight
There are about 80 bus routes running through Victoria, Sooke and Sidney, as part of the Victoria Regional Transit System (250-382-6161; http://www.bctransit.com/regions/vic/). Regular service hours on the main routes are 6 a.m. to midnight daily.

Is BC Transit running today Victoria BC?

There are no active or upcoming Customer Advisories at this time.

How much is the bus fare in Victoria?

Fares

Is Victoria a walkable city?

Victoria is truly walkable. The Inner Harbour and downtown core are best explored on foot, but there are several other types of transportation. From horse drawn carriage to double-decker bus, find transportation for your preferred pace.

How do I get a free bus pass in Victoria?

Youth can apply online for their U-PASS, and the annual pass card with picture identification will be mailed to their home. Documentation proving the passholder’s age and residence must be provided in the application. To apply in person, visit the city’s public service centre at city hall.

Do compass cards work in Victoria?

To ride public transit in the Vancouver area, it’s convenient to have a Compass fare card. You load dollar amounts onto the card, and it’s deducted when you tap the card on a reader to board TransLink buses, SkyTrain, Canada Line or SeaBus.

What time do buses start in Vancouver?

5 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Buses. Vancouver’s busiest bus routes run from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., with a more limited NightBus service filling that gap in the early hours of the morning. In downtown Vancouver, many buses will transit through Granville Street, Burrard Street and Georgia Street.

Do you have to wear a mask on the bus BC?

Face Covering Policy In alignment with the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafeBC, the use of face coverings is once again mandatory on all BC Transit buses and at bus stops, effective August 25. Transit Operators working alone behind a full driver door or vinyl panel may wear a face covering out of person choice.

Does the bus run on Thanksgiving?

When there is no bus service or Mobility Bus service, customer service office will also be closed….Holiday service schedules.

How much does a bus cost to buy?

The cost of such a bus averages between $250,000 and $280,000. A 35-foot coach will hold about 35 ambulatory passengers and cost about $250,000. A 30- foot coach will hold about 30 passengers and cost about $205,000. The average life expectancy of transit coach chassis is about 12 years.

Who are the members of the Victoria Regional Transit Commission?

The regional commission in Victoria consists of at least seven members. Two members of the Commission are appointed as directors of the BC Transit Board of Directors under the provisions of the BC Transit Act. In the Victoria regional transit service area, the Commission is responsible for:

Is there a public transit system in Victoria BC?

An Alexander Dennis Enviro500 equipped with bike rack, one of the double deckers servicing Victoria. Victoria Regional Transit System provides public transportation in the Greater Victoria region of British Columbia, Canada. Its operations are governed by the Victoria Regional Transit Commission in association with BC Transit.

How many people are served by BC Transit?

Victoria – From small towns to large urban centres, BC Transit connects over 51 million customers in communities across the province every year. BC Transit – Welcome to Victoria BC Transit Skip to navigationSkip to tools

When did Victoria BC start using double decker buses?

In 2000 Victoria became the first city in North America to use double decker buses in regular public transit service as well as the first city to use hybrid double-decker buses. All BC Transit vehicles in Victoria are equipped with Trekker Breeze+ annunciators to call out streets for the blind.