Victoria Transit Riders Union
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Fare free and excellent transit 🚌
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
Watch here: youtu.be/M4fLCCAJqg0
Youth Bus Pass Program - Victoria Council Nov 7th 2025
YouTube video by Victoria Transit Riders Union
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November 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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
Watch here: youtu.be/M4fLCCAJqg0
Letter to the Editor today in the Times Colonist
November 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Letter to the Editor today in the Times Colonist
Public transit in Canada is heading in the wrong direction. Fight to turn it around. harland.substack.com/p/fare-free-...
Fare-Free And Excellent Transit For All!
Public transit in Canada is heading in the wrong direction. Fight to turn it around.
harland.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Public transit in Canada is heading in the wrong direction. Fight to turn it around. harland.substack.com/p/fare-free-...
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 mayorandcouncil@victoria.ca to tell them to keep it, along with Bike Valet and Neighbour Space.
November 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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 mayorandcouncil@victoria.ca to tell them to keep it, along with Bike Valet and Neighbour Space.
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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.
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.
cheknews.ca
October 23, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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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"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
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.
www.capitaldaily.ca
October 23, 2025 at 11:32 PM
"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
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
CRD discusses a Free Youth Bus Pass Program
YouTube video by Victoria Transit Riders Union
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October 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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
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
October 23, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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
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
October 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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
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
October 23, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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
Liz speaks to CHEK about the upcoming motion to the CRD for expanding fare free transit to teens region wide #FareFreeBC #VTRU
October 21, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Liz speaks to CHEK about the upcoming motion to the CRD for expanding fare free transit to teens region wide #FareFreeBC #VTRU
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...
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 ...
www.iheart.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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...
@davethompsonvic.bsky.social @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social thanks for bringing this motion forward! cheknews.ca/crd-director...
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.
cheknews.ca
October 21, 2025 at 1:08 AM
@davethompsonvic.bsky.social @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social thanks for bringing this motion forward! cheknews.ca/crd-director...
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...
October 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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...
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...
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...
www.wildernesscommittee.org
October 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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...
VTRU is at the Moss St Market today! Come say hello and get a shirt.
October 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
VTRU is at the Moss St Market today! Come say hello and get a shirt.
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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.✊
September 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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.✊
Congrats to the workers ✊
Cowichan transit strike ends after nearly 8 months
Workers vote 92% to accept mediator's recommendations
www.lakecowichangazette.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Congrats to the workers ✊
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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
Yes, Victoria is one of those dots on the map. #yyj
ALMOST TIME! This weekend, people in over 90 countries will take to the streets to #DrawTheLine against injustice, fossil fuels and the billionaires that fund them. 💪
With 500+ events & counting, odds are good that you can find an action near you if you haven’t already: drawtheline.world
With 500+ events & counting, odds are good that you can find an action near you if you haven’t already: drawtheline.world
September 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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
Yes, Victoria is one of those dots on the map. #yyj
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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...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
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.
thetyee.ca
September 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
More photos of the Transit Solidarity Rally yesterday in Duncan, this time by our own Elizabeth Cronin
August 31, 2025 at 11:04 PM
More photos of the Transit Solidarity Rally yesterday in Duncan, this time by our own Elizabeth Cronin
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!
August 31, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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!
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
youtu.be/DScPztxQpy8
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August 31, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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
youtu.be/DScPztxQpy8
