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The Victoria Transit Riders Union is a grassroots organization advocating for free, rapid and reliable public transit service in the Greater Victoria Area. Adequately funding public transit helps increase accessibility, which is an essential part of building an inclusive community. Regardless of age, ability or income, we will fight for the right of all to travel around the Victoria region in a safe and environmentally friendly way.
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We are a democratic, membership-based organization. As a member you will help decide what we do and how we do it. We are in the process of designing our membership structure. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months!
Recent Posts
- Victoria Transit Riders Union 2025 Activity ReportThe Victoria Transit Riders Union has published our 2025 Annual Activity Report, highlighting a year of major growth, strong community engagement, and determined advocacy for fare-free, excellent, and truly public transit. Building a rider-powered organization In 2025 we expanded our presence through community events, tabling, media interviews, and active social media outreach. Our Spring TransitContinue reading “Victoria Transit Riders Union 2025 Activity Report”
- VTRU Applauds BC NDP Convention Votes on Increased Transit Investment and Free Transit for Youth and SeniorsThe 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 dramatic improvements to transit in BC, including de-privatization and a shift to universal fare-free transit. On Saturday, delegates at the ongoing BC NDP convention inContinue reading “VTRU Applauds BC NDP Convention Votes on Increased Transit Investment and Free Transit for Youth and Seniors”
- Fare-Free in the CRDOn 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: You can also CC crdboard@crd.bc.ca . It’s bestContinue reading “Fare-Free in the CRD”
VTRU In the News
Use of discount bus pass up 29%, full-fare passes down after digital fare payment launched
Nov 21, 2025 – Times Colonist
Victoria transit riders applaud resolutions at B.C. NDP convention
Nov 18, 2025 – Victoria News
Direct bus to airport via Route 72 proposed, comes at expense of Peninsula riders
Nov 18, 2025 – Times Colonist
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