To make room for the Barstow Route 66 Centennial Celebration, Route 1 will be on detour tomorrow, November 14, 2026, for the complete service day.
As a result, the following Bus Stops will be missed: Bus Stop #30050 at N 1st Ave SB & Cozy Ave Bus Stop #30051 at N 1st Ave NB & White St Bus Stop #30053 at N 2nd Ave NB & Cozy Ave Bus Stop #30054 at N 2nd Ave SB & Cozy Aveat Bus Stop #30114 at Hutchinson St WB & N 1st Ave Bus Stop #30115 at Hutchinson St EB & N 1st Ave Bus Stop #30056 at S 2nd Ave SB & Williams St Bus Stop #30091 at Main St WB & 6th Ave
Due to a global Microsoft outage, VVTA is unable to receive emails and other forms of communication through Microsoft at this time. If you are trying to reach us, please be patient, and we will return your communications once the outage has been resolved.
VVTA passengers traveling on Route 6 Southbound should be aware that two bus stops along Rimrock Road have been temporarily discontinued due to sidewalk accessibility concerns following the recent installation of bike lanes.
The following bus stops will not be serviced until further notice:
Stop 30251 – Rimrock Road & Barstow Road
Stop 30250 – Rimrock Road & Agarita Avenue
Passengers needing to exit in the affected area should use Stop 30147 at Rimrock Rd & Deseret Ave, which will be the last available stop before N Street. We encourage passengers to plan their trips accordingly and allow for any necessary adjustments to their travel plans.
VVTA appreciates your patience and understanding as we work to ensure safe and accessible transportation for our passengers.
Tomorrow, October 20, 2026, VVTA celebrates our 33rd Anniversary and “VVTA Day” in the County of San Bernardino!
How are we celebrating? With FARE-FREE TRANSIT!
For 33 years, we’ve been proud to connect our communities to work, school, appointments, shopping, family, and everything in between. Tomorrow, the ride is on us!
Fare-free service is available for daily-use passengers on: Fixed Routes, County Routes, Direct Access and Micro-Link!
Just hop aboard and ride…no fare required!
Thank you to our passengers, employees, and communities for being part of 33 years of VVTA!
Fare-free service applies to cash, daily pass, and daily app riders. Commuter and subscription services are not included.
Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) invites riders and members of the community to attend a public Town Hall on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at the Victor Valley Transportation Center, 16838 D Street, Victorville, CA 92395.
The Town Hall will allow the public to hear what’s happening at VVTA today, learn about upcoming plans and improvements, and meet directly with VVTA Operations department heads and leadership.
Just as importantly, the event will let riders and community members ask questions, share their experiences, and give feedback directly to the people responsible for VVTA’s day-to-day operations.
“Public transportation works best when we have an open line of communication with the people we serve,” said VVTA CEO, Rod Goldman. “This Town Hall allows us not only to share what is happening at VVTA and where we are headed, but more importantly, to listen. We want our passengers and community members to meet our team, ask questions, and have a meaningful conversation with the people who help keep the Victor Valley moving every day.”
The Town Hall comes during a period of significant activity for VVTA, including the introduction of new hydrogen fuel cell electric buses into passenger service, expanded transportation connections, continued investment in passenger information and technology, and ongoing efforts to improve mobility throughout the High Desert.
VVTA Board Chair Liz Becerra said, “Providing opportunities for direct community engagement is an important part of ensuring the agency continues to respond to the needs of the region.”
“VVTA is committed to the communities we serve, and hearing directly from our passengers and residents is essential to improving public transportation,” said Becerra. “This Town Hall is an opportunity to strengthen that connection. We want community members to learn more about what VVTA is doing, understand the services and resources available to them, and, most importantly, know that their questions, experiences, and ideas are valued as we plan for the future.”
Rather than a traditional presentation-only format, the event is designed to encourage conversation between the public and the staff responsible for planning, operating, and supporting VVTA services.
The VVTA Town Hall is open to the public and will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Victor Valley Transportation Center, 16838 D Street, Victorville, CA 92395.
EVENT DETAILS VVTA Community Town Hall Thursday, October 22, 2026 3:30 p.m – 5:00 p.m. Victor Valley Transportation Center 16838 D Street, Victorville, CA 92395
VVTA joins the Southern California transit community in mourning the tragic passing of Culver City Bus Operator Bruce Rodriguez.
Bruce dedicated 12 years to serving his community as a transit operator. His loss is a painful reminder that behind every bus, every route, and every trip is a person- someone with a family waiting for them at home and a community depending on them.
Transit agencies may serve different cities and regions, but those who work in public transportation share a special connection. When we lose one of our own, that loss is felt far beyond a single agency.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Bruce’s wife Sandy, his two young sons, his family and friends, and his colleagues throughout Culver CityBus and the City of Culver City.
A GoFundMe has been established to help Bruce’s family with memorial expenses and provide support for his wife and children during the difficult days ahead.
To provide more room for Victor Valley High School students traveling after school, VVTA is adding an additional Route 52 trip on school days.
The additional bus will pick up passengers at the corner of 6th Street and Lincoln Avenue at: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 3:25 p.m. and Wednesday: 2:15 p.m.
This trip is in addition to the regularly scheduled Route 52 service departing from 6th Street and Lincoln Avenue at: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday: 2:19 p.m.
Students may board either bus. Although the additional trip is intended to provide more capacity for VVHS students, Route 52 is a public transit service and remains open to all passengers.
13 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses begin phased deployment throughout the High Desert, including Route 15 service to San Bernardino, Fontana, and CSUSB
The future of public transportation has officially hit the road in the High Desert. Victor Valley Transit Authority’s (VVTA) new hydrogen fuel cell electric buses are now carrying passengers as the agency begins the phased introduction of 13 zero- emission buses into regular revenue service.
The hydrogen fuel cell buses are currently being deployed on routes throughout the VVTA system, including Route 15, which connects the Victor Valley Transportation Center (VVTC) with San Bernardino, Fontana, and California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB).
“This is an exciting moment for VVTA because our investment in hydrogen technology is no longer something we’re simply planning for; it’s here, and our passengers are starting to benefit from this today,” said VVTA CEO, Rod Goldman. “These buses represent our commitment to providing safe and reliable transportation while continuing to embrace technologies that make public transit cleaner, more efficient, and more sustainable for the areas we serve.”
VVTA officially unveiled its 13 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 14, celebrating the arrival of the new vehicles and the infrastructure and technology needed to support their operation. The event brought together regional, state, and federal transportation leaders and representatives from industry partners including New Flyer, Ballard Power Systems, and Linde.
The buses are now moving from introduction to real-world operation.
Rather than placing all 13 buses into service simultaneously, VVTA is phasing the vehicles into daily operations. During this period, the agency is collecting operational data, evaluating performance under real-world conditions, and conducting additional testing as the buses operate throughout VVTA’s diverse service area.
“Today marks more than the launch of hydrogen buses; it represents another major step forward in how we serve our communities,” said VVTA Chief Maintenance Officer Dustin Strandberg. “Putting hydrogen fuel cell technology into daily passenger service allows us to see these buses perform in the real world while providing our passengers with a cleaner and quieter ride. We’re gathering valuable data today that will help shape how VVTA operates tomorrow, as hydrogen becomes the backbone of our fleet for years to come.”
Hydrogen fuel cell technology generates electricity onboard the vehicle by combining hydrogen stored in tanks on the bus with oxygen from the air. That electricity powers the bus and charges its onboard batteries. Unlike a traditional combustion engine, the process does not burn fossil fuels and produces no harmful tailpipe emissions, only water vapor and heat.
The technology is particularly significant for VVTA because of the size and diversity of the agency’s service area. VVTA operates urban, rural, and long-distance commuter routes across the High Desert and beyond, requiring vehicles capable of traveling significant distances while maintaining the flexibility needed for daily transit operations.
“For our residents, this is about much more than putting new buses on the road,” said VVTA Board Chair and Victorville Mayor Liz Becerra. “It is about investing in the future of our region. Every time one of these buses goes into service, we are demonstrating that the High Desert can be a leader in innovation, sustainability and modern public transportation while continuing to connect people with jobs, education, healthcare and opportunity.”
VVTA’s hydrogen program builds upon the agency’s previous investment in zero-emission transportation, including the introduction of battery-electric buses beginning in 2019. Incorporating hydrogen fuel cell technology provides VVTA with another zero-emission option designed to meet the demanding range and operational requirements of its expansive service area.
The hydrogen program has required years of planning and preparation, including vehicle procurement, fueling infrastructure, employee training, and coordination among VVTA staff and numerous public- and private-sector partners.
“Seeing these buses carrying passengers is where years of planning and preparation become real,” Strandberg added. “We’re learning from every mile these buses travel, and that information will help us build a stronger and more sustainable transit system. This is the future of transit arriving today, right here in the High Desert.”
Passengers will see an increasing number of hydrogen fuel cell buses throughout the VVTA system as the phased deployment continues.
A new transit connection links Wellness Center residents to jobs, medical care, education, and the entire Victor Valley transit network
The Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) is expanding public transportation access to one of the High Desert’s most successful homelessness response initiatives by extending Route 31 to directly serve the Victorville Wellness Center, providing residents with reliable, daily transportation to employment, healthcare, education, and essential community services.
Since July 5, 2026, Route 31 travels from the Victor Valley Transportation Center (VVTC) to the Victorville Wellness Center before returning to the transit center, allowing Wellness Center residents to conveniently transfer to VVTA’s extensive regional transit network. The new stop on Route 31 is served throughout the day on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
The Victorville Wellness Center, which opened in December 2023, is a low-barrier, non-congregate interim housing campus developed by the City of Victorville through a $28 million HomeKey grant from the State of California. The 170-bed facility provides temporary housing, on-site medical care, behavioral health services, case management and other supportive services that help individuals and families transition to permanent housing. The campus also welcomes pets, removing one of the most common barriers that prevents people experiencing homelessness from seeking shelter.
The City of Victorville contracts with Symba, a nonprofit organization, to operate the facility and provide residents with essential services, healthcare, and comprehensive wraparound support.
The Wellness Center has become a cornerstone of Victorville’s homelessness response strategy. As a result, the City’s unsheltered homeless population has decreased by 68 percent over the past two years, while the overall homeless population has declined 28 percent, according to the latest San Bernardino County Point-in-Time Count. Victorville’s overall homeless count is now the lowest it has been in six years, and it is the only High Desert city to record a decrease in homelessness since 2025.
“VVTA is proud to expand transit access with the introduction of daily service to the Victorville Wellness Center through Route 31,” said Rod Goldman, Chief Executive Officer of VVTA. “Reliable transportation is essential to helping people access healthcare, employment, housing opportunities and other vital services. By connecting the Wellness Center directly to the Victor Valley Transportation Center, we’re removing transportation barriers and helping residents stay connected to the resources they need to build a brighter future.”
“Our Victorville Wellness Center is successful because we have strong community partners, like VVTA,” said Victorville Mayor Liz Becerra. “The City of Victorville is extremely grateful to VVTA for expanding bus service to the Center, which increases access to resources that are making a difference for our community’s most vulnerable.”
“VVTA’s new bus stop at our Victorville Wellness Center will make it easier for our clients to get to off-site employment, educational programs, housing opportunities, and supportive care appointments, serving as an important support system for their journey to wellness and stability,” said Victorville[MD1][CA2] Homelessness Solutions Manager William Lamas.
The new Route 31 service reflects a growing recognition nationwide that transportation plays a critical role in addressing homelessness. Access to reliable public transit enables individuals to attend job interviews, maintain employment, keep medical and behavioral health appointments, pursue education, and connect with family and support networks; all essential components of achieving long-term housing stability.
Route 31 serves key destinations throughout Victorville and Adelanto, including the Victor Valley Transportation Center, University Preparatory School, Desert Trails Preparatory Academy, shopping centers, and residential neighborhoods. With direct connections at the Victor Valley Transportation Center, Wellness Center residents can access dozens of additional destinations throughout the Victor Valley and beyond via VVTA’s Route 15 service connecting passengers to Barstow and the San Bernardino Transportation Center.
For route maps, schedules, and trip planning information, visit vvta.org or call 760-948-3030.
