England still has the world darts champion and that’s all that matters

Apparently there's an on-demand transit service in Squamish that carries 100 people a *month*. For a service that runs for 10 hours on all weekdays with 2 buses, that seems quite low (0.8 boardings/hr). In general, I'm curious how often on-demand is actually more cost effective than regular buses.

Woman attacked while waiting for bus in downtown Victoria cheknews.ca/woman-attack...

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The Cities Where Riding the Bus Is Free via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/20...

I was running so late on that last trip that I expect a thank you card from the driver behind me.

Describe the economy in a single sentence

Saanich Police are on the lookout for a cyclist who allegedly spat at a BC Transit driver in May. https://cheknews.ca/saanich-police-seek-cyclist-who-spat-on-bc-transit-driver-1333441/

TransLink bus crash in North Vancouver sends driver, passenger to hospital

this is an excellent history of transit in BC if you haven't read it!

People heading to Canada Day celebrations across Vancouver Island and nearby communities will see a mix of free transit, special shuttle services and holiday schedules on Wednesday, July 1. https://cheknews.ca/heres-how-bc-transit-is-running-on-canada-day-across-vancouver-island-1333304/

When you’re traveling and people ask you what Canada is like? I always think they want us to say something like this…

Where’s the Bus? Learn more about gaps and challenges of rural transit/transportation. shorturl.at/H3pmV

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The American Library Association is auctioning off a bunch of the classic celebrity “READ” posters along with a bunch of other full sized literacy posters. This is going to fix so many of my problems, I just know it. movieposters.ha.com/c/search/res...

Wasn’t much support for transit in Langford under former mayor stew young. And this quote is part of his re-election campaign.

Photo from the lower mainland where reports of new Solaris brand trolley buses have started to arrive for service in translink network

RCMP arrest three youth after fire destroys historic railcar on Vancouver Island #PortAlberni

From now until July 6, 2026, share your thoughts on the Uptown Douglas Pre-Zoning and Transportation Network Design Project. This project is the next step in putting the Uptown Douglas Plan (UDP) into action. Visit Saanich.ca/HelloUDP to learn more and take the survey.

Terrible. No excuse for this

Kamloops teenager gets probation, community service for bear spray blast on city bus www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...

How I feel

I'm at the White House. I'm at the UFC Octagon. I'm at the combination White House-UFC Octagon.

American transit ridership numbers lack behind similar countries. But why? New video out now! youtu.be/cWJwXuKnnpo?...

1/ We really need dedicated bus lanes downtown. This is in the works, and the overall direction was approved back in 2024. I'm not sure where the work stands today. Often staff coordinates redesigns with other work like underground utilities or resurfacing. The 2024… #yyj

B.C. girl sexually assaulted by stranger at Vancouver Island bus stop, police say #VancouverIsland

Richard Scarry gets it!

What’s dumber? Parking in a bike lane? Or taking photos of that person while driving a car?

We can't afford more fare hikes and underfunded public transit. Learn more from the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition: www.bcpovertyreduction.ca/in-the-news-... And sign up to speak in support of the motion from Cllr @seanorr.bsky.social for a low-income transit pass: vancouver.ca/your-governm...

Congratulations to BC’s transit workers — solidarity forever. While the province spends more than $720 million on FIFA, the transit workers who keep our province moving are being subjected to unsafe, undignified conditions. The BC Greens stand with you in your fight for a better, fairer contract.

Accused released on bail after alleged stabbing at Queensway bus loop #Kelowna

#Unifor Local 333 BC Transit members in Victoria voted 97% in favour of strike action, sending a strong mandate for a fair deal. www.unifor.org/news/all-new... #cdnpoli #canlab

The VTRU stands with bus drivers and other transit workers who have voted to strike. We support their fight for dignified working conditions and a fair deal. Their working conditions shape our mobility and safety, and when they fight for themselves, they fight for riders too. #yyj #solidarity

Presentation slides here. Presenter says that the CoV is the heartbeat of BC Transit. 36k people board transit in the City. "We need to consider the importance transit plays in shaping the economy and sense of community a city has."

A low-income transit pass is long overdue. Transit riders, let’s unite to make it a reality before the July 1 fare increases. Add your voice by signing the petition or connecting with your MLA. win.newmode.net/move...

wake up babe the white house is a six flags

OC Transpo bus comes loose from tow truck, rolls into Train Yards store

BC Transit driver chased stolen bus on foot after downtown Kamloops theft, judge told #Kamloops

Yikes

one time someone taught me a really important lesson i needed to learn. was not a fan.

Four-wheel FAFO www.fox6now.com/news/driver-...

Great to see this crucial project rolling ahead! Better public transit makes life better for everyone, and adding car lanes makes traffic worse and increases carbon pollution. Where do you want public funds to go? #yyj #bcpoli #urbantruth @bettertransityyj.ca

may have to update my banner

vancouver's new articulated trolleybuses from solaris, 100% low floor with 4 doors for lower dwell times and better handling of crowds. will be the only of their kind in north america when they enter service.

That is peak Victoria. And it gives me another reason not to clean my car.

Transit workers for the Long Island Rail Road, the nation’s largest commuter railroad, are on strike, potentially stranding hundreds of thousands of weekday passengers in the New York City area: https://cnn.it/4udS6Vv