Author: Tisha Lopez

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, October 12th–14th, 2026

VVTA Routes 15, 41, and 42 will be on detour from the beginning of service through the end of service on Monday, October 12th thru Wednesday, October 14th – due to road construction related to the Apple Valley Road resurfacing project between Apple Valley Road and Ohna Road.

🚧 Detour Information

Riders traveling on Routes 15, 41, and 42 should expect detours and possible delays while construction is underway.

The following bus stops will be affected:

Bus Stop #	Bus Stop Name	Route(s)
20111	Kasota Rd NB & Hwy 18 (St. Mary’s Hospital)	15, 41, 42 NB
20125	Kokanee Rd WB & Kasota Rd	41 WB, 42 WB
20051	Apple Valley Rd SB & Hwy 18	41 WB, 42 WB
20108	Kamana Rd WB & Kokanee Rd	41 WB, 42 WB
20110	Kamana Rd WB & Tuscola Rd	41 WB, 42 WB
20109	Kamana Rd WB & Quantico Rd	41 WB, 42 WB

📅 Out of Service Dates

Monday, October 12th – Wednesday October 14th, 2026.

Service Impact: Routes 15, 41, and 42 will operate on detour routes for the entire service day, from the beginning of service through the end of service.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while this construction project is underway.

YOUR RIDE. YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR VVTA.

Join us for a VVTA Community Town Hall and get an inside look at what’s happening with public transportation in the High Desert.

Come hear about what’s happening now at VVTA, learn about upcoming plans and improvements, and meet members of VVTA’s Operations leadership team.

Most importantly, we want to hear from YOU!

Bring your questions, share your experiences and talk directly with the people responsible for keeping the High Desert moving.

Learn what’s happening. Ask questions. Meet the team. Be part of the conversation.

Barstow Car Show Event – Friday & Saturday, October 9 & 10, 2026

Effective Friday, October 9 through Saturday, October 10, 2026, VVTA Route 1 will be on detour due to the Barstow Car Show.

The detour will be in effect from the beginning of service through the end of service on both days.

🚍 Bus Stops Not Serviced

The following Route 1 bus stops will not be served during the detour:

Stop #	Stop Name	Route / Direction
30050	N 1st Ave SB & Cozy Ave	Route 1 Eastbound
30051	N 1st Ave NB & White St	Route 1 Westbound
30053	N 2nd Ave NB & Cozy Ave	Route 1 Eastbound
30054	N 2nd Ave SB & Cozy Ave	Route 1 Westbound
30114	Hutchinson St WB & N 1st Ave	Route 1 Eastbound
30115	Hutchinson St EB & N 1st Ave	Route 1 Westbound
30056	S 2nd Ave SB & Williams St	Route 1 Westbound
30091	Main St WB & 6th Ave	Route 1 Eastbound

⚠️ Rider Notice

Passengers traveling on Route 1 should plan ahead and allow additional travel time during the Barstow Car Show. Please use caution when traveling near the event area and be prepared for temporary changes to normal bus service.

Regular Route 1 service is expected to resume following the conclusion of the detour.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we help keep our community moving during this event.

Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) is celebrating California Clean Air Day on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Cleaner Air Starts with a VVTA Ride

Leave the car at home and ride with VVTA on California Clean Air Day, Wednesday, October 7, 2026!

Enjoy fare-free travel on VVTA’s Fixed and County Routes, Route 15/15X, Direct Access, and Micro-Link. No cash or daily app fare is required to board participating services that day.

Whether you’re heading to work, school, an appointment, or running errands, choosing public transportation reduces cars on the road and supports cleaner air for our community.

Monthly passes remain valid; the fare-free day does not extend their expiration dates. Commuter & Subscription services are not included.

Ride Clean. Breathe Easy. It’s on Us.

For more information, please contact Customer Service.760-948-4021

Apple Valley Triathlon

Due to the Apple Valley Reverse Triathlon, VVTA Routes 40, 41 and 42 will be on detour from the beginning of service until approximately 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

During this time, the following bus stops will not be served:

Bus Stop #	Stop Name	Route(s)
20053	Bass Hill Rd & Westlund Way	40 NB, 41 WB
20095	Dale Evans Pkwy NB & Hwy 18	40 SB, 41 WB
20172	Thunderbird Rd WB & Apache Rd	40 NB
20176	Thunderbird Rd WB & Dale Evans Pkwy	40 NB
20183	Thunderbird Rd WB & Wichita Rd	40 NB

Route 42

All Route 42 stops between Highway 18 & Rancherias and Navajo & Johnson Rd will not be served during the detour.

Service is expected to return to normal at approximately 10:00 AM, following the conclusion of the event and when roadways are reopened.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while this community event takes place.

HESPERIA DAYS PARADE-DETOUR. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 2026.

Get ready, Hesperia! The annual Hesperia Days Parade is happening Saturday, September 19, 2026, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone out there!

If you’re riding with VVTA to the parade, please plan ahead. Due to the parade, Routes 50, 64, 66 & 68 will be on detour between C Avenue and I Avenue from the beginning of service until approximately 1:00 PM.

🚧 The following bus stops will NOT be served during the detour:

40115 – E Ave NB & Olive St | 64 WB, 66 SB, 68 WB
40116 – E Ave SB & Olive St | 50 NB, 64 EB, 66 SB, 68 EB
40118 – E Ave NB & Main St | 64 WB, 66, 68 WB
40141 – I Ave NB & Main St | 50 NB
40142 – I Ave SB & Main St | 50 SB
40172 – Main St EB & C Ave | 64 EB, 68 EB
40174 – Main St WB & E Ave | 64 WB, 68 WB
40175 – Main St EB & E Ave | 64 EB, 68 EB
40177 – Main St WB & I Ave | 50 SB
40211 – Sultana NB & Main St | 66 SB

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ Beginning of service – 1:00 PM

Come out, enjoy the parade, cheer on the floats, and celebrate Hesperia Days with your community!

Have fun, stay safe, stay cool, and we’ll see you at the parade!🎉

Thank you for riding VVTA!

Leave the car at home and ride with VVTA! In celebration of World Car Free Day, VVTA is offering fare-free rides on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026.

Whether you’re heading to work, school, shopping, appointments, or simply exploring your community, this is a great opportunity to try public transportation and help reduce traffic and emissions.

Fare-free service includes:

• Fixed Route
• County Routes
• Route 15
• Route 15X
• Direct Access
• Micro-Link
• NTC Commuter

No fares. No hassle. Just hop on and ride FREE!

Join VVTA in celebrating World Car Free Day and discover how easy it can be to make public transportation part of your day.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

VVTA riders, please be advised that due to the Apple Valley Happy Trails Parade, Street Fair & Car Show, several bus routes will be on detour from the beginning of service through the end of service on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

During the event, Routes 23, 40, 41, 43, 47, and 49 will not serve the Apple Valley Post Office and several surrounding bus stops.

Affected Bus Stops

Stop #	Bus Stop	Route(s)
#20000	Apple Valley Post Office	40, 41, 43, 47, 49
#20088	Central Rd SB & Shawnee Rd	23, 43, 47
#20129	Outer Hwy 18 North & Navajo Rd	41
#20140	Navajo Rd SB & Powhatan Rd	40, 41, 49
#20153	Powhatan Rd EB & Navajo Rd	40, 41, 43, 47, 49
#20190	Yucca Loma Rd & Navajo Rd	49
#20270	Quinault Rd NB & PO Driveway	23

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work around the event. Please plan ahead and allow additional travel time.

For the latest service information and updates, please check here at VVTA’s website and/or social media channels before traveling.

Thank you for riding VVTA!

Event on Saturday, September 12, 2026

The City of Victorville will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 on Saturday, September 12, 2026. To accommodate the celebration, several VVTA routes will be temporarily detoured.

Routes Affected

Routes 31, 50, 55, and 56 will be on detour from the start of service until approximately 3:00 PM.

During this time, these routes will not serve 7th Street between D Street and Forrest Avenue.

Bus Stops Not Served

The following bus stops will not be served during the detour:

Stop #	Stop Name	Routes
#50060	7th St NB & Center St	31 EB, 50 NB
#50064	7th St NB & Forrest Ave	31 EB, 50 NB
#50071	7th St NB & Mojave Dr	31 EB, 50 NB
#50074	7th St SB & Union St	31 WB, 50 SB
#50077	7th St SB & Westside Rd	31 WB, 50 SB
#50113	B St EB & 4th St	31 WB, 50 SB, 55 SB, 56 SB
#50114	B St EB & 7th St	31 WB, 50 SB, 55 SB, 56 SB
#50380	B St NW & 7th St FS	31 EB, 50 NB, 55 NB, 56 NB

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while the community celebrates this historic milestone along Route 66.

Please plan your trip accordingly and allow additional travel time during the event. Hope you decide to join the event – it wll be a fun filled family event day! 🤗🤸

VVTA is introducing a new number for riders to sign up to receive important messages and updates from VVTA.

Riders will soon no longer be using 41411. You will be able to use the new number to sign up for notifications about:

• 🚌 Bus route detours and service changes
• 📢 Important VVTA announcements
• ⚠️ Service alerts and updates
• 📅 Other important information affecting your ride

New VVTA Text Messaging Number: 760-614-VVTA (8882)

Please note: The new number is not active yet. VVTA will announce when the new number officially takes effect.

Once the new number is active, riders will be able to sign up to receive important VVTA messages and stay informed about changes that may affect their trip.

VVTA will share the official launch date and additional information through our social media platforms, website and other customer communication channels.

Stay tuned and be ready to connect with VVTA!