bc transit

Is the U-Pass system fair? 

The current U-Pass system reveals that UVic prioritizes sustainability over free consumer choice, a dangerous removal of personal freedom. While a subsidized system for affordable bus transit may sound nice,…

Pardon our progress

Behold — a maze of orange pylons, excavators, and “Detour” signs. You might be wondering: “how does anyone get to the beach in this mess?” As it turns out, UVic…

Free public transit for youth proposal gains momentum in BC

With the future of the resolution still unknown, transit advocates continue to push for a system that prioritizes accessibility and affordability. 

City buses to and from campus, in review

With this Martlet guide, find out which bus routes will take you from wherever you are in the city to the UVic bus loop.

Many UVic students bus to and from campus, but are unprepared to handle unsafe situations on board

Many students commute to campus, but are unprepared to handle situations on the bus. What should we do when we feel unsafe on Victoria buses?
Umo Victoria

International students encounter unexpected barrier when using new transit system

International students are reporting difficulties downloading the Umo app because of the default locations on their smartphones. 
Over-saturated image of a BC Transit bus reading "three bus transfers is a fun adventure". Graphic by Sie Douglas-Fish.

Transit is a student’s best friend but also a nightmare

Everyone has their own routine to help them wake up in the morning. Some people choose coffee or tea, others a cold shower. But a very underrated, exhilarating start to…
Snowy street

The chaos on roads created by snow is preventable

Amidst climate change, municipalities within the Greater Vancouver and Victoria regions should reconceptualize their snow-clearing approach.
BC transit bus at bus loop at UVic

U-Pass offered to students, BC Transit to resume fare collection June 1

In light of BC Transit’s decision to resume charging fares on June 1, the University of Victoria Students’ Society (UVSS) announced that students will be able to purchase a U-Pass…

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