Wednesday May 20, 2020 ~ VICTORIA, BC
by Mary Brooke~ West Shore Voice News
“In order to continue providing BC Transit customers with critical transportation solutions, we are making adjustments to service in the Victoria Regional Transit System as part of our response to COVID-19, effective Monday May 25,” it was released by BC Transit today.
The changes will include:
• Implementation of summer service routing and schedules
• Continued temporary suspension of Friday and Saturday late-night service
• Regular seasonal summer service increases to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, Butchart Gardens and Thetis Lake will not be implemented
• Sunday level service on Canada Day and BC Day
Continued response to COVID-19 community impacts:
“BC Transit continues to work hard to provide transportation services you can rely on. We continue to monitor the COVID-19 response, and implement plans as appropriate,” it was stated by the transit provider in light of a significant reduction in bus ridership since the pandemic hit in mid-March.
Front door loading and fare collection resumes June 1:
BC Transit will also be implementing front door loading and collection of fares as of June 1, 2020. A full driver door or vinyl panel will be installed on all buses to allow for physical distancing between the driver and passengers.
More information:
For details about service, routes and fares, see www.BCTransit.com/Victoria or call 250-382-6161.