If you haven’t already heard, transit fares are going up again in July by 5%. This increase will hit hardest those already struggling to make ends meet.
While the BC Bus Pass Program provides discounted transit passes for some low-income seniors and people with disabilities, it doesn’t go far enough. We’re pushing for it to include ALL low-income people in our region.
Join us in making it happen before July 1.
For more info, see the link in our bio.
Without transit the city would get trapped in gridlock.
Many transit riders rely on public transit to get to work, appointments, school, home, and everywhere in between.
People shouldn’t be at a disadvantage because they can’t drive.
transit isn’t perfect. you might know people who think they’re better than transit. but we know what transit can be when it’s funded.
Convenient, Comfortable and Accessible. That’s what we’re fighting for.
We’re fighting for:
A Low Income Transit Pass (LITpass.ca) so people who need it can afford it. Bus lanes to make your bus on time and making your commute quicker.
We’re not just fighting to improve transit. We’re fighting to give you more of your time back. We’re fighting to keep more of your money in your pocket. We’re fighting for accessibility, dignity, safety and equity. For a better region and for a better planet for a better life.
We are Movement. Learn more about our fight and fight with us as a volunteer, or support the fight by donating. Let’s make transit a better option.
"Yes, it’s lit!” in your language?
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Help us advocate for a low-income transit (LIT) pass.
Link in bio!
We needed a low-income transit pass yesterday, but it’s not too late for the province to step up and ensure mobility and opportunity for everyone.
The solution is simple: expand the existing BC Bus Pass Program to include ALL low-income people before July’s fare hikes. The planned 5% increase will cost riders up to $120 more per year, a burden that adds up quickly for families already struggling to make ends meet.
No one should be denied transit because they can’t afford it.
Let's get a LIT pass before July! Link in our bio.
Many other cities have a Low Income Transit pass. Metro Vancouver does not. With another fare increase coming on July 1st, we are trying to get the province to finally expand the BC Bus Pass program for ALL low income transit riders.
Go to LITpass.ca to learn more.
Add up gas, insurance, parking, maintenance, and the car itself; car ownership can easily cost you $15,000 annually. Families that switch from two cars to one, or from one car to none can save a ton of money. But for them to make that switch they need viable alternatives, like good, reliable public transit. So why aren't we investing in transit as an affordability measure?
Movement volunteer Michael Hall dives into this in his latest article on the Daily Hive, check out the article linked on our profile.
TransLink announced that the Second Narrows Bridge is getting a RapidBus! Is that what we wanted?
The R2 extension in September 2026 will make it a one seat ride from Metrotown to the North Shore. This follows the same route as the BRT we want, but a BRT will be much cooler. It will have way more dedicated lanes, cool stations, etc. But that will take time and money.
In the meantime, we get this R2 extension. TransLink will try to run it every 6-7 minutes. We are worried that congestion will make that difficult.
There are no new transit priority measures planned in the short term. Every few seconds of delay translates into unreliability and cancellations, meaning your bus may not show up on time or at all.
What makes it complicated is that this route uses roads that belong to SO MANY DIFFERENT GOVERNMENTS:
-Burnaby
-Vancouver
-District of North Vancouver (in two places!)
-City of North Vancouver
-West Vancouver
-BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT)
For the R2 to be a success, the City of Burnaby needs to commit to full transit priority on Hastings and Willingdon, including all-day bus lanes, queue jumps, and smart signals that keep buses from getting stuck.
Vancouver recently postponed the planned bus lanes between Hastings Park and Boundary Rd! This is a disappointing decision from Vancouver that will slow down R2 riders - and the R5 too! 1,000 buses pass through that section of road daily. They're going to engage on this later, more info to come.
As for the BRT that comes after this, the route has not yet been decided. The R2 extension is an upgrade for the 222, in the same way that the MNS BRT will be an upgrade of the R2. There's a real risk that residents in Burnaby Heights may lose transit service if the BRT is routed away from their neighbourhood.
If you’re sick of being stuck in traffic, reach out to your mayor, councillors and MLA to ask for better transit priority for the R2! They work for you!
Fare increases are coming July 1st. So many cities across Canada have a Low-Income Transit pass. Why don’t we have one in Metro Vancouver? Send a letter to your MLA.
Find a one-click pre-written letter to send your MLA. Link in bio, or visit movementyvr.ca
Join us on Zoom Tuesday April 28, 2026 at 6 pm!
Please join us for the launch of the new Public Transit Alliance of BC, a coalition of 18 advocacy groups from all across BC.
This is BIG. For the first time, BC will have a strong group that is arguing for better transit all across BC, from Atlin to Zeballos. Better in our towns and cities, and better across BC’s rural and remote areas, where public transit is effectively non-existent.
There will be speakers, presentations, and a lively beginning to this new adventure.
Registration link in bio 🔗
https://westcoastclimateaction.ca/launch-public-transit-alliance-bc-register/
