Editors note: BC Transit originally reported that the free transit would run until October 16th, but recently advised Victoria Buzz this was an error on their part—the free transit will in fact only run until October 9th.
Right when gas prices soar once more, cyclists get a nice kickback.
Go By Bike Week runs from October 3rd to the 9th and during that time the Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are going to offer free transit for cyclists.
Cyclists who wish to reap the benefits of free transit simply need to use the bike racks mounted on the front end of all BC Transit buses, or leave their bikes locked somewhere and show the driver their helmet when boarding the bus.
Just in time for cooler, fall weather this initiative is meant to sway commuters to using the two forms of sustainable transportation when travelling longer distances rather than using a personal vehicle.
For those who have never used the bus mounted bike racks, the notion of asking a driver or fellow passenger how they work may be intimidating.
To help curb this intimidation, BC Transit representatives will be holding a demonstration at the Saanich Municipal Hall on October 6th from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on how to use the bike racks.
BC Transit also has cyclist information available on their website to help bike commuters integrate transit into their trips.
BC Transit would like to stipulate that the bus mounted bike racks on community buses and smaller fleet buses may not be used after dark, as they obstruct the vehicles headlights.
