08/28/2026
Important Update! BC Transit’s upcoming Fall service changes and transit improvements starting Sept. 8!
Here’s what you need to know:
-Introduction of the new Route 72A Swartz Bay/YYJ/Downtown, which will provide direct early morning and late-night service between Downtown Victoria, Victoria International Airport, and Swartz Bay.
-The return of full-service levels on routes serving K-12 and post-secondary schools, including the reintroduction of school-dedicated routes for the academic year.
-The seasonal return of Route 17 Cedar Hill and Route 76 UVic/Swartz Bay.
-Seasonal service reductions on Route 70 Swartz Bay/Downtown and Route 75 Saanichton/Royal Oak/Downtown.
-Continued detours on Route 85 North Saanich due to ongoing construction on West Saanich Road, including the temporary closure of six bus stops until construction is complete later this fall.
We encourage staff and students to use the Umo app, Google Transit or any other app of their choice for real-time bus tracking and planning your transit journey this Fall. For more information please visit bctransit.com/victoria.