BC Transit is a bus system that runs throughout the British Columbia/Victoria area. It was…read moreconvenient and easy to use, as we were looking for a public transit option to get to Butchart Gardens from downtown Victoria. If you're staying in downtown Victoria and want to visit the Butchart Gardens, I highly, highly, highly recommend using BC Transit instead of the tour deals that the tourism offices will try to upsell you on because it only costs $5 CAD round-trip per person to get to the gardens and it drops you right off at the entrance. The downside like with any public transit system is that everyone else uses it. When we used the bus on a Sunday in the late morning, the bus was packed, so finding a seat can be challenging. Yet, it's easy and cheap to use, with signs indicating where to go. I would use this again for how affordable it is.

BC Transit is a provincial government crown corporation that operates transit outside of Metro…read moreVancouver. BC Transit is better than Translink (Metro Vancouver) the reason is because BC Transit is not privatized. This means no crazy spending because everything is closely monitor and tracked and audited. Crown corps make sure that spending are not wasteful and most of the time need multiple level of delegation of authority/approvals. So you ask me why BC Transit doesn't operate in Metro Vancouver. Well they used until 1999. BC Transit being a crown corp they are subjected to many public service rules and benefits. This means that they don't pay taxes. Their employee pay increase is based on the released public servant percentage and etc. This also means the fare of course are lower than if it was privatized when compared to distance wise. Yes BC Transit is funded by tax payer. But if you look at Translink, tax payers fund it too. Yeah it doesn't make any sense. Anyways, any upgrade to buses and improvement would require a business case, budget layout, consultations and etc because it is a crown corp. So you would expect that any upgrade would take awhile. Yes BC Transit still uses the rip rip tickets. They work and they don't feel that they need to burden taxpayer on increase cost that will not provide increase revenue or rider satisfactions or increase productivity. They do use a machine that counts coins. So it is not counted by hand. The bus is definitely cleaner than the one operated by Translink. They do have an app that tracks the time the bus is coming. or you can text for the time. Or even just use google map (type in current location and where you are going).

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I've ridden a few times now and the bus was always on schedule, the driver was polite and helpful…read more. They even offer snacks and bottled water which is no big deal, but it's more than some airlines are doing.

Easiest way to get to the airport. I crocheted the whole way rather than worry about traffic. The…read morebus is comfortable, the driver is kind. The route is streamlined and saves you from all the traffic and parking headaches

Since BC Transit is the only public transportation in the city besides taxi, you don't have much of…read morea choice if you don't own a car or are visiting without a car rental. Fortunately, the town is quite small and bussing around takes 45 minutes at most to get from one side of the town to the other. Have in mind that these are multiple cities you are travelling to and from. Google Maps is extremely handy for those looking for a bus schedule/directions. There is also a Transit App available but I prefer Google Maps myself. The busses are usually on time or within a 3 minute mark. Depending on where you're going, there isn't always a bus that will get you close and with the deletion of transfers allowing you to take multiple busses with one fair for a certain amount of time, a $5.00 day pass is needed when taking more than 1 bus. These days passes are available on the bus. $85.00 for a monthly bus pass for those 19-64 years of age. $45.00 for students and seniors. Bus tickets (10) are also available for $10.00 (NOT ON THE BUS HOWEVER).

I asked a simple question and the bus driver gave me that look and said well it's on the time table…read morewhich I of course already checked. He looked like he doesn't want to deal with any customers. I hopped on the bus as it had its door open and the driver was on his driver's seat and I got yelled by the driver that I should wait outside for another 12 minutes before the bus departs. He could've just guided customers gently or at least not with the sassy look but he even mocked us and rolled eyes on us. Ridiculous experience.. im currently on the bus and it's number 72 which is going to victoria from the Swartz Bay ferry terminal. That driver needs to learn better customer service for sure.

It's very unfortunate that this company is no longer in business. I relied on their service for…read moreyears.

From the owner: Pacific Companion specializes in the transportation for people with all types of mobility and…read morephysical challenges, from any point on Vancouver Island to any point in B.C and return if required. We offer home, appointment and outings companion services and can accompany a passenger who may require assistance on an airline flight anywhere in Canada. At Pacific Companion, we transport people to medical appointments, social events such as weddings, group outings and tours for the mobility challenged in our wheelchair vans/mini buses. Our staff can stay and assist you if extra help is needed at any appointment or social event. A wheelchair can be supplied if required while using our service at no extra charge. Pacific Companion provides Non-Emergency Stretcher Service to and from care homes to hospital appointments, medical procedures or hospital discharge. Pacific Companion provides Public Event First Aid anywhere in Greater Victoria or Vancouver Island with licensed paramamdics.

Beautiful ferry terminal here at Tsawwassen. We arrived here unreserved and had to wait out 2…read moreferries before we got on one. But the little play area and the cafe mall kept her 5 year old pretty engaged through the 2 hours of wait time. Lots of food options at the terminal, so no worries about refreshments. and lots of open grass areas for pets to laze and go. Staff make very timely announcements and ensure transparency with delays as quickly as they can. One sincere advice - please make reservations during peak hours, it is so much better. Once abroad, the ride is amazing. Ferries are well maintained and clean.

Call me crazy but the spicy ultimate crunch on the ferry is one of my favourite chicken burgers,…read moreand I eat a lot of chicken burgers. Maybe it's the destination that makes it good, maybe it's that you're usually travelling with family, who knows? The ferry it's self although sometimes annoying to drive on, has been improved lots by the reservation system! Walk on has never been a problem ever. Ferries are nice inside for the amount of traffic they see and perfectly fine for a hour and a half boat ride. Some complain lots about the ferries for some reason? Book in advance and show up 30 minutes before the sailing and it'll be a much more pleasant experience!

Worst cab company in Victoria!! I thought I would give them…read moreanother chance on New years eve. When I called to pre book a cab they said not a chance and hung up. Time before that waited for our cab booked early afternoon for reservations downtown for 6:00 the guy didn't show up I called the dispatch and he told me to go beep myself and hung up! Had to call another cab company to help me.

No-show for out 6 am pickup for ferry. Despite multiple calls and pre-booking night before. This…read moreis exactly why we need Uber or other similar services. The taxi services in Victoria and surrounding have not been that great. When will the customer be served the way they should be?

We had an amazing experience with LA Limo in Victoria. My family and I were on the Norwegian Bliss…read moreand we found LA Limo through the Butchart Gardens website. We priced out the options and LA Limo's luxury bus was a better value than booking the excursion through NCL. Bob was our driver and was an incredible tour guide. He took us to the Gardens as soon as we got off the ship so we could maximize our time there. We had considerable more time than the people who booked through NCL. After the gardens closed, he took us on an amazing sightseeing tour on the way back to the ship and he told us great stories and the history of Victoria. He was extremely genuine and enthusiastic about his job and he clearly took care of us throughout the tour. He said we were the first cruise ship to dock in Victoria for 2024 so the atmosphere was filled with excitement - which enhanced our experience. Their office staff is very organized and prompt in communication. Jennifer and Dylan were extremely responsive and kept us updated at all times. I cannot wait to return to Victoria and I would not hesitate to use LA Limo for all my transportation needs. That was the highlight of our trip and definitely the most memorable.

Awesome experience with LA Limousines and I highly recommend them. They picked up my son at…read moreVictoria airport to bring him out to Sooke to see his grandfather during a snowstorm. His flight was delayed and then there was an accident on the Sooke Highway. It took them 3 hours and Michael was calm, professional and entertaining. My son said the conversation was excellent! Thanks for being there for us, Nancy Lewis

Island transit doesn't seem ran well as a whole, and the majority of bus drivers are rude with no…read morepersonality. Mike Newman on the other hand is amazing!! I get so excited every time I see him pull up to my stop! He's by far one of the friendliest people I've ever met in life! And he seems to truly enjoy what he does. I only wish the other bus drivers had even a fraction of his happiness, and friendliness! It'll truly be a sad day for all the bus riders on whidbey island when he eventually retires. Keep up the good work Mike! You are truly the best thing that's ever happened to that company!!

If you have to be somewhere on time, do not take these buses. They are late every single time in…read moreCoupeville. Very unreliable. I'm writing this as I'm at a bus stop waiting for a bus that is 25 min late.

If looking for a shuttle to Butchart Gardens, I highly…read morerecommend Knight limo. The owner Mark and driver Terry were very friendly and helpful planning our Victoria tour of the Gardens and touring the City afterwards.

This company is so friendly, professional, accommodating, and prompt. First, Mark is the owner and…read morewas super quick in responding to our texts. He was so kind and accommodating with unexpected changes to our schedule. Terry was our driver as well and was so friendly and provided helpful tips for our visit. We used them for airport pick up and drop off and for a ride to/from Butchart Gardens/the Butterfly Garden and our hotel. They showed up early each time. We rode in a limo and two SUVs, and all were modern and clean. The prices were fair and reasonable for black car service. We will definitely use them again the next time we visit. Thank you Mark and Terry for making our trip so easy and lovely!