r/VictoriaBC • u/EphemeralMeteor • 5d ago

Opinion Bus Full 😔

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@BCTransit, running single-decker busses at 15 minute frequency on a major route during rush hour is unacceptable. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

What does it take to improve this? Particular shoutout to /u/JeremyCaradonna - any useful ways to advocate for better service (already submitted feedback)? Thanks for all your outreach.

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u/erukami 5d ago

Looking at the history of that bus, that's the 61 route. I rarely see a double decker on that route and it is always heavily crowded. Every time I have ridden that route there are rarely seats after Pandora, which is only its 4th stop.

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u/EphemeralMeteor 4d ago edited 4d ago

This was the 95, but the 61 should absolutely be a double decker (didn't it used to be?). The 95 outbound is usually scheduled for 7 min frequency from 3 to 4pm, but then it drops to 15 mins. Unfortunately, rush hour lasts later than 4 (edit: this was my complaint) and many buses are often delayed by this time. So frequency isn't reliably 7 mins, even when it's supposed to be.