Low Floor Bus
The Victoria Regional Transit system offers a range of travel options for seniors and persons with disabilities including a low-floor bus.
Can I get on the Bus with my wheelchair or scooter?
Absolutely! The bus has a loading ramp for you to use, as well as two spaces dedicated
for wheelchairs or scooters.
How do I know if my wheelchair or scooter
will fit on the bus?
Some mobility aids do not fit on low-floor
buses. Call 385-2551 for an inspection of your wheelchair or scooter. BC Transit
staff will also look at an aid you are planning to buy. See Scooter
Guide [PDF 330KB] for more information.
How do I get on the
bus?
If you would like to practice getting on and off a bus with
your mobility aid, call 385-2551 to arrange a orientation session at an accessible
bus stop. If you are unfamiliar with the conventional bus system, BC Transit offers
a free instruction program on
learning to use the bus.
What will the driver do to help me on the
bus?
The driver can:
- kneel the bus or lower the ramp, at your request, when you get on and off the bus
- secure your wheelchair or scooter
- call out your requested bus stop
- help you in an emergency situation
May I travel with an attendant?
An
attendant may travel with you if you use a wheelchair or scooter, or you have
a handyPASS ID Card. Attendants must board and exit at the same stop as you and
will help to load and secure your mobility aid. Attendants do not pay a fare.
How
do I know which buses are accessible?
If you need a low-floor bus,
please confirm before you travel by calling 382-6161 and press “zero”.
Or you can visit www.bctransit.com/regions/vic,
and check under “Maps & Schedules” on the top menu bar. Each trip
lists whether or not the bus is accessible.
What if the Bus is Not
Accessible?
If you are waiting for a low-floor bus and the bus
that arrives is not accessible or if the wheelchair and scooter positions are
full, the driver will advise you of the next low-floor bus. If there is no further
low-floor bus service, the driver will help you by making alternative travel arrangements.
You will not be left in an isolated or unsafe location.
Are all
bus stops accessible?
The bus ramp can only be lowered at designated
bus stops. These stops are identified by a blue decal for full accessibility and
a yellow decal for accessibility with caution.
What if I miss my
stop?
If you miss your bus stop, the driver will take you to your
next accessible stop or, if requested, make arrangements to transport you to your
stop. You will not be left in an isolated or unsafe location.
Questions
or Comments?
BC Transit customer information agents have the latest
schedule information. Agents can be reached by calling Busline at 382-6161 and
pressing "zero".
