Free Bus Passes in Victoria!

If you’re 18 or under and live in the city of Victoria, you’ll be able to ride the bus for free starting this September. The Victoria Regional Transit Commission voted Tuesday to approve a City of Victoria motion to provide free transit for all youth who live at an address in the city.

Currently, a monthly youth pass costs $45 which means families will be able to save up to $540 per year per kid.

Encouraging kids to use public transportation is a good idea since 70 per cent of all daily trips in the region take place in a vehicle according to a 2017 study conducted for the Capital Regional District.

Reference: https://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/free-transit-ok-d-for-youth-living-in-victoria-starts-in-september-1.23852759