Victoria Regional Transit System
| Routes | 58 |
| Hubs | 8 |
| Fleet | 351 |
| Daily ridership | 80,500 (weekdays, Q2 2022) |
| Annual ridership | 16,368,200 (2021) |
Are there buses in Victoria BC?
Victoria has an efficient public transportation system, with local bus service around the region provided by BC Transit. Transit operations, services and routes in the City of Victoria are the responsibility of BC Transit.
Do buses run on Victoria?
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/).
How many buses are in BC?
BC Transit owns and operates a fleet of more than 1100 fully-accessible buses across British Columbia.
How much is a bus ticket in Victoria?
$2.50
Fares
| Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | ||
| Cash Fare | $2.50 | Single boarding only – No transfers. Drivers do not carry change. |
| 10 Tickets | $22.50 | |
| Day Pass | $5.00 | Only available on bus. Drivers do not carry change. |
How many buses are in Victoria?
Buses are a vital part of Victoria’s integrated transport system, with around 400 regular bus routes servicing metropolitan Melbourne, and local bus networks operating in more than 50 regional towns and cities. On this page: Victoria’s Bus Network Reform.
How do you get around Victoria without a car?
BC Transit
The Victoria Regional Transit System runs seven days a week serving the entire Greater Victoria region including the Victoria International Airport, all ferry terminals (Sidney, Swartz Bay, Brentwood
What is the longest bus route in Victoria?
Take a ride on Australia’s longest urban bus route – 115 kilometres and 232 stops from Tullamarine to Frankston.
What is the best way to get around Victoria BC?
The best way to get around Victoria & Vancouver Island is by bike or car. Central Victoria – especially the Inner Harbour – can easily be explored on foot, while bike paths will lead you to less touristy neighborhoods.
Are buses free in Victoria?
How much you pay to travel on trains, trams and buses depends on where and how you’re travelling. We define the metropolitan area as Melbourne and its suburbs, and the rest of Victoria as regional. The fare you pay is determined by: where you travel, including the zones you travel through if you’re using myki.
What is the busiest bus route in Canada?
The 99 B-Line
On average it takes 42 minutes to complete the entire route, or half an hour near the last runs at the end of the night. The 99 B-Line is the busiest bus route in Canada and the United States, with a 2018 average weekday ridership of 55,900 passengers.
| 99 B-Line | |
|---|---|
| Service | |
| Ridership | 29,000 (avg. weekday) (2021) |
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Is BC bigger than Germany?
At 944,735 square kilometres/364,764 square miles, British Columbia is bigger than France and Germany combined, or almost four times the size of Great Britain.
What is BC biggest industry?
Forestry. With leading market share in the United States, China, Japan, and South Korea, B.C. is one of the world’s largest exporters of wood products including wood, pulp, timber, lumber and other forest products.
How much is bus from Vancouver to Victoria?
The average bus ticket from Vancouver to Victoria costs around CA$29 for departures 22 days prior. Over the last 90 days, ticket prices from Vancouver to Victoria vary, and during peak season, ticket prices are around CA$69 while at other times, you can expect to pay around CA$46.
Are busses free on Canada Day Victoria BC?
Transit customers are reminded they can ride all day by purchasing a $5 DayPASS, which is only available on buses, and children 12 and under ride free. HAPPY CANADA DAY VICTORIA!
How much is a monthly bus pass in BC?
Fares
| Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | ||
| Monthly Pass | $38.00 | |
| Monthly Pass (FVX) | $85.00 | Valid I.D. required for persons 65. Buy online |
| Student (post-secondary) |
Who owns the buses in Victoria?
Our parent company
ComfortDelGro is one of the world’s largest land transport companies, head quartered in Singapore. ComfortDelGro today operates over 42,000 vehicles in 7 countries.
How many people use public transport in Victoria?
In 2017-2018, 565 million passenger trips were made on Melbourne’s metropolitan public transport network.
Mode share and patronage.
| Public transport | 56% |
|---|---|
| Other | 2% |
Why do buses always come in threes?
The theory goes that when there’s been a delay, the first bus picks up all the waiting passengers: those who have been waiting for some time, and those who have only been there a few minutes and had planned to get a slightly later bus.
Can you pay cash on the bus Victoria?
Cash Fare. If you aren’t using a fare product such as a pass or ticket, you’ll need to pay with cash. Please pay the required fare with correct change.
How do you get to Butchart Gardens from Victoria without a car?
The number 75 bus makes the roughly 65-minute trip from downtown Victoria to The Butchart Gardens at various times of day. At other times, it is necessary to take bus 6, 30 or 31 from downtown to the Royal Oak exchange to connect with the 75.