Victoria Transit Riders Union
@vtru.bsky.social
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Fare free and excellent transit 🚌
https://linktr.ee/vtrunion
Billionaires pay less, so we pay more. It has to stop. Add your name to demand Canada’s wealthiest pay their fair share.
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👉Click if you agree we should tax billionaires more 👈
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22 days ago
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Use this letter template to write to the BC Minister of Transportation and your MLA to urge the provincial government to immediately implement fare-free transit for all youth and seniors, and to take concrete steps toward a completely fare-free BC!
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Fare Free Transit for Students
The UBCM passed a resolution for fare free transit for Students, Write the BC Minister of Transportation and urge them to implement this.
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/fare-free-transit-for-students
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Have your say on the future of HandyDART in Victoria
engage.bctransit.com/handydart_vrtp
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Victoria Regional Transit Plan – handyDART Survey
BC Transit is continuing to refresh the long-term vision for transit service in the Victoria region through the ongoing Victoria Regional Transit Plan. To ensure our handyDART customers have their say...
https://engage.bctransit.com/handydart_vrtp
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www.timescolonist.com/local-news/u...
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Use of discount bus pass up 29%, full-fare passes down after digital fare payment launched
The 30-day concession pass meant for youth and seniors is now the most popular way to travel on a bus for riders who pay their fares with Umo cards or the Umo app on their phones.
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/use-of-discount-bus-pass-up-29-full-fare-passes-down-after-digital-fare-payment-launched-11518799
about 2 months ago
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Opinion: Federal funding cut derails hopes for better public transit
At the very time when Canada’s economy is struggling, this transit funding cut will make things worse.
https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-federal-funding-cut-derails-hopes-for-better-public-transit
about 2 months ago
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BC NDP endorse free transit resolutions for youth and seniors
Last weekend, members of the BC NDP flocked to Victoria in order to attend the annual convention.
https://victoriabuzz.com/2025/11/bc-ndp-endorse-free-transit-resolutions-for-youth-and-seniors/
about 2 months ago
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Victoria transit riders applaud resolutions at B.C. NDP convention - Victoria News
Resolution calls for free public transit for all B.C. youth and seniors
https://vicnews.com/2025/11/18/victoria-transit-riders-applaud-resolutions-at-b-c-ndp-convention/
about 2 months ago
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Direct bus to airport via Route 72 proposed, comes at expense of Peninsula riders
The proposed change involves having the existing Route 72 bus Swartz Bay/Downtown serve the airport and ferry terminal on all trips.
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/direct-bus-to-airport-via-route-72-proposed-comes-at-expense-of-peninsula-riders-11503352
about 2 months ago
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At the next VRTC meeting BC Transit is recommending that they approve INCREASING the cost of the Monthly Concession Pass from $45 to $55. This is the pass for teens and seniors. Please email
[email protected]
before Tuesday and tell them NOT to raise the price!
about 2 months ago
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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 for dra…
https://victoriatransitridersunion.com/2025/11/16/vtru-applauds-bc-ndp-convention-votes-on-increased-transit-investment-and-free-transit-for-youth-and-seniors/
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On Friday Council voted unanimously to keep the Youth Bus Pass Program in the Draft Financial Plan! Thanks to all our followers that sent letters asking for the program to be saved! Watch here:
youtu.be/M4fLCCAJqg0
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Youth Bus Pass Program - Victoria Council Nov 7th 2025
YouTube video by Victoria Transit Riders Union
https://youtu.be/M4fLCCAJqg0
2 months ago
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Letter to the Editor today in the Times Colonist
2 months ago
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Public transit in Canada is heading in the wrong direction. Fight to turn it around.
harland.substack.com/p/fare-free-...
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Fare-Free And Excellent Transit For All!
Public transit in Canada is heading in the wrong direction. Fight to turn it around.
https://harland.substack.com/p/fare-free-and-excellent-transit-for
2 months ago
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CFAX 1070 Wednesday Nov 5 2025
YouTube video by Victoria Transit Riders Union
https://youtu.be/5PoLjPxq5QE
2 months ago
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Victoria’s Draft Financial Plan proposes cutting the Youth Bus Pass Program. 70% of eligible teens use it. Cutting it would harm safety, equity and independence. Email
[email protected]
to tell them to keep it, along with Bike Valet and Neighbour Space.
2 months ago
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CHEK News
3 months ago
The process of getting free transit for youth across the CRD has just gotten started, with the transportation committee approving a motion staff to look into feasibility.
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Free transit for youth motion approved by CRD tranportation committee
The process of getting free transit for youth across the Capital Regional District has just gotten started, with the transportation committee approving a motion staff to look into feasibility.
https://cheknews.ca/free-transit-for-youth-motion-approved-by-crd-tranportation-committee-1285338/
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Climate Justice Victoria
3 months ago
"Options—including... more public transit from one side of the Malahat to the other—should be explored before committing a large sum of money for a project that appears to do more harm than good."
www.capitaldaily.ca/news/hundred...
#yyj
#bcpoli
@bettertransityyj.ca
@vtru.bsky.social
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Hundreds join protest to protect Goldstream from highway expansion
The demonstration was led by WSÁNEĆ leaders and environmental organizations who say the project will do more harm than good.
https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/hundreds-protest-the-malahat-corridor-expansion-at-the-legislature
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The CRD Transportation Committee met on Oct 22, 2025 and discussed a motion to study a Region-Wide Free Youth Bus Pass Program. This is the presentation from the VRTU and the discussions by the directors. The motion was passed unanimously!
youtu.be/El1nylPYIgo
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CRD discusses a Free Youth Bus Pass Program
YouTube video by Victoria Transit Riders Union
https://youtu.be/El1nylPYIgo
3 months ago
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Councillor
@davethompsonvic.bsky.social
speaks to the CRD about his motion to study a Region-Wide Free Youth Bus Pass Program. The motion was passed unanimously! 🚌
#FareFreeBC
#VTRU
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3 months ago
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Councillor
@jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social
speaks to the CRD about his motion to study a Region-Wide Free Youth Bus Pass Program. The motion was passed unanimously! 🚌
#FareFreeBC
#VTRU
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3 months ago
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Nathan speaks to the CRD about a motion to study a Region-Wide Free Youth Bus Pass Program. The motion was passed unanimously! 🚌
#FareFreeBC
#VTRU
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3 months ago
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Liz speaks to CHEK about the upcoming motion to the CRD for expanding fare free transit to teens region wide
#FareFreeBC
#VTRU
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3 months ago
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Victoria Transit Riders Union spokesperson Liz Cronin spoke on CFAX 1070 to discuss the merits of providing fare-free bus passes to British Columbian youth and the prospect of expanding the program the City of Victoria has run since 2021 to the entire Capital Region.
www.iheart.com/podcast/1300...
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CRD committee to consider exploring region-wide free youth bus pass program - CFAX 1070 - The Latest Audio | iHeart
<p>Victoria Transit Riders Union spokesperson Liz Cronin joins the program to discuss the merits of providing fare-free bus passes to British Columbian youth and the prospect of expanding the program ...
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-cfax-1070-the-latest-audi-268526320/episode/crd-committee-to-consider-exploring-region-wide-301534311/
3 months ago
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@davethompsonvic.bsky.social
@jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social
thanks for bringing this motion forward!
cheknews.ca/crd-director...
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CRD directors pursuing free transit for youth under 18 across the region
Two Capital Regional District (CRD) directors and Victoria city councillors are looking to expand Victoria's free youth bus pass program to include all youth under the age of 18 across the region.
https://cheknews.ca/crd-directors-pursuing-free-transit-for-youth-under-18-across-the-region-1284547/
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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. Email the CRD Directors and urge them to pass the motion. Read more
victoriatransitridersunion.com/2025/10/19/f...
3 months ago
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We will be at this rally so we can oppose wasteful spending on highways that should be spent on improving transit.
www.wildernesscommittee.org/events/rally...
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Rally to save Goldstream Park
Goldstream park is under threat from a 162-million-dollar highway construction project that will destroy salmon habitat and won’t even add more lanes!On October 22, 2025, we’re taking the dissent to t...
https://www.wildernesscommittee.org/events/rally-save-goldstream-park
3 months ago
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VTRU is at the Moss St Market today! Come say hello and get a shirt.
3 months ago
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Climate Action Network Canada
4 months ago
Tens of thousands in 70+ communities across Canada took to the streets in an unprecedented & historic cross-movement mobilisation to
#DrawtheLine
and demand Mark Carney & the federal government pick a side: injustice, violence, and climate destruction — or a just and safe future for all of us.✊
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Cowichan transit strike ends after nearly 8 months
Workers vote 92% to accept mediator's recommendations
https://www.lakecowichangazette.com/home/cowichan-transit-strike-ends-after-nearly-8-months-8260842
4 months ago
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Climate Justice Victoria
4 months ago
This weekend, people in over 90 countries will take to the streets to
#DrawTheLine
against injustice, fossil fuels and the billionaires that fund them. Yes, Victoria is one of those dots on the map.
#yyj
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The Tyee
4 months ago
On Friday, B.C.’s Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside appointed mediator Vince Ready to help the two sides come to a deal. “This dispute has gone on for far too long,” Whiteside said in a statement emailed to press.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
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After Seven Months, BC Intervenes in Cowichan Bus Strike | The Tyee
The dispute has upended many transit riders’ lives and put financial strain on some bus drivers.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/09/05/BC-Intervenes-Seven-Month-Cowichan-Bus-Strike/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial
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More photos of the Transit Solidarity Rally yesterday in Duncan, this time by our own Elizabeth Cronin
4 months ago
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Thanks Wildfern Photos for the great photos of our Solidarity Rally yesterday supporting the striking workers in the Cowichan Valley. Thanks Community Action Bus for the ride. And thanks
@workersolidaritybc.bsky.social
for joining us!
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Raina is a transit rider in the Cowichan Valley who has been severely impacted by the strike. She attended our Solidarity Rally and shared her thoughts on the strike and it's impacts on riders. Thanks to Wildfern Photos for capturing this video.
youtu.be/DScPztxQpy8
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https://youtu.be/DScPztxQpy8
4 months ago
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www.timescolonist.com/local-news/s...
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Supporters bused in to boost striking transit workers in Duncan
They arrived to join a Unifor picket line set up at the bus stop at Charles Hoey Park, in Duncan’s downtown.
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/supporters-bused-in-to-boost-striking-transit-workers-in-duncan-11148582
4 months ago
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Liz speaking to CHEK about at our Solidarity Rally for the striking workers in the Cowichan Valley
#VTRU
#Solidarity
youtu.be/q9pEQb-QzU0
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CHEK News 5PM Saturday Aug 30 2025
YouTube video by Victoria Transit Riders Union
https://youtu.be/q9pEQb-QzU0
4 months ago
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Liz talks to CTV News about our Solidarity Rally in the Cowichan Valley
#Solidarity
#VTRU
youtu.be/8-6f8LkSyfo
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CTV News Vancouver Island at 4:30 for Friday, Aug 29, 2025
YouTube video by Victoria Transit Riders Union
https://youtu.be/8-6f8LkSyfo?si=MicDZD48K9w0iaje
4 months ago
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LETTER: It's time for Victoria to get on board with light rail
LRT railcars have a capacity of 230 passengers, nearly double that of articulated buses
https://www.vicnews.com/opinion/letter-its-time-for-victoria-to-get-on-board-with-light-rail-8218711
4 months ago
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Eric Doherty
4 months ago
Transit rider - worker solidarity rally in
#DuncanBC
. Longest transit strike in BC history - Yet another long Transdev strike. Public transit works better when publicly run.
#bclab
#bcpoli
@unifor.org
@cheknews.ca
@vtru.bsky.social
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Thanks for the article!
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Victoria Transit Riders Union joining Cowichan Valley transit workers in strike action
Transit workers in the Cowichan Valley have been on strike since February 8th, as their union, Unifor, works to achieve better pay and work conditions.
https://victoriabuzz.com/2025/08/victoria-transit-riders-union-joining-cowichan-valley-transit-workers-in-strike-action/
4 months ago
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Press Release
victoriatransitridersunion.com/2025/08/29/v...
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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 dem…
https://victoriatransitridersunion.com/2025/08/29/vtru-to-rally-in-solidarity-with-striking-cowichan-valley-transit-workers/
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Please join the VTRU Aug 30th at 10am on Cowichan territory to show support to workers in their fight for a fair contract. This has been the longest transit strike in BC history, now 200 days long. There can be no excellent transit without justice for workers!
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Join us at the BC Transit yard to show solidarity with the transit workers who have been on strike since February. They continue to stand strong against the greed of Transdev, the private contractor hired by BC Transit to deliver service in the Cowichan Valley.
5 months ago
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Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders
5 months ago
Don't get caught waiting for discount fares to kick in to live your life! Demand a low-income transit pass now! Write your MLA at the link below to get affordable transit for those who need it, so that we can all get where we're going.
movementyvr.ca/low-income-p...
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Liz was interviewed on the Camas Books podcast Seeds of Revolution.
youtu.be/BpgLuvi-Luc
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Victoria Transit Riders Union
YouTube video by Camas Books & Infoshop
https://youtu.be/BpgLuvi-Luc
5 months ago
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VTRU will be at Moss St Market this Saturday! Come say Hi!
5 months ago
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Madeleine Bonsma-Fisher, PhD
5 months ago
Would you rather have good access to destinations by transit or by car? In a study of real estate prices across Canada,
@higgicd.bsky.social
and team found that despite the ubiquity of cars, good *transit* access is a bigger driver of housing prices than good car access. 🧵
doi.org/10.1080/2469...
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Multimodal Accessibility and the Capitalization of Realized Access by Car and Transit in Housing Prices Across Canada
Although the transportation accessibility benefits afforded by multiple transportation modes play a fundamental role in determining transportation costs and land prices, there are challenges associ...
https://doi.org/10.1080/24694452.2025.2495075
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Eric Doherty
6 months ago
Great letter by
@robbernhardt.bsky.social
in the TC!
www.timescolonist.com/opinion/lett...
#Saanich
#yyj
#bcpoli
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