BC Transit launches Umo across Victoria Regional Transit System
Umo debuts across the Victoria Regional Transit System, allowing commuters to benefit from contactless payment choices and novel fare alternatives aligned with their travel habits.
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Umo debuts across the Victoria Regional Transit System, allowing commuters to benefit from contactless payment choices and novel fare alternatives aligned with their travel habits.
The $395.5 million funding will allow BC Transit to purchase up to 115 battery electric buses and install 134 charging points, significantly expanding sustainable public transportation options across British Columbia.
BC Transit's new RapidBus service on Highway 1 promises improved public transportation for the Victoria region, with more frequent and efficient travel between the growing Westshore communities and downtown Victoria.
In order to enhance the safety and convenience of transit riders, Victoria's transit system has added 44 new compressed natural gas and double decker buses, including features such as USB ports, bike racks and full driver doors.
The latest version of NextRide uses Automatic Vehicle Location technology to offer BC Transit customers greater predictability of bus arrival times during unforeseen events, such as delays, detours or other service challenges.