Access Victoria: Accessible Transit Services

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BC Transit coordinates the delivery of public transportation throughout British Columbia outside Greater Vancouver.

The Victoria Regional Transit System offers a full range of accessible transportation options for seniors and people with disabilities. These options include low-floor buses, community shuttle buses, handyDART door-to-door services and the Taxi Saver Program.

This site will help caregivers, family members and bus riders become familiar with the accessible transit services offering tips on travelling, safety and frequency asked questions. Our transit staff provides demonstrations and personalized assistance in learning how to use the transit services.

Did you know?

  • Transit service in Victoria began in February 1890 with six streetcars.
  • HandyDART began service in 1980.
  • Victoria was the first transit system in Canada to introduce low-floor buses in 1992.
  • In 1993, the BC Transit Board of Directors made it policy that all conventional buses purchased would be low-floor.
  • An Accessible Transit Advisory Committee advises the planners and management about transit accessibility issues.