World Car-Free Day – Monday, September 22, 2025

Ditch your car, save on gas, and ride with VVTA! On this special day, all VVTA services — Fixed Routes, County Routes, Route 15, Direct Access, and Micro-Link — will be Fare Free all day.

Sit back and relax while we do the driving. Enjoy air-conditioned comfort, charge your phone, and take in the scenic views of the High Desert as we get you to your destination. It’s your chauffeur vibe — without the cost.

Service Alert: Happy Trails Parade Detour in Apple Valley

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, from the beginning of service until the end of service, several VVTA routes will not be able to serve the Apple Valley Post Office area due to the Happy Trails Parade, Street Fair, & Car Show.

The following bus stops will not be in service:

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

Riders should plan ahead and expect minor delays in the Apple Valley area during this event.

Thank you for your patience during this time.

Please be advised that VVTA may be experiencing delays on some of our routes throughout the day. Please visit vvta.org/servicealerts for updated information throughout the day.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Route 47
(8:17am) Currently running 30 minutes behind schedule.

9:29am) Currently back on schedule.

Route 49
(8:52am) Currently running 30-45 minutes behind schedule.

Route 23
(10:01am) Currently running 1 hour behind schedule.

Route 22
(10:44am) Currently running 40 minutes behind schedule.

Bus Closure Announced for Route 49

The safety of our bus operators, passengers and the community are paramount to VVTA. As a result, effective Tuesday, September 2, 2025, two bus stops on Route 49 will be permanently discontinued: 

Bus Stop #20265 Westbound at Yucca Loma Rd & Havasu Rd

Bus Stop #20266 Eastbound at Yucca Loma Rd & Havasu Rd

We apologize for any inconvenience. 

We know how important Micro-Link is to your daily travel, and we’re sorry to share that some unexpected manufacturing defects have temporarily taken a few of our vans out of service. 

To make ensure we can still serve as many of you as possible, available vans will be running on adjusted hours:
🕕 Morning: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🕑 Afternoon: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

We understand this may cause some inconvenience, and we truly appreciate your patience as our team works hard to get every van repaired and back on the road as quickly as possible.

VVTA will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025.
There will be no bus service, and our administrative office will also be closed. Regular service and office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

VVTA estará cerrado el Día del Trabajo, lunes 1 de septiembre de 2025.
No habrá servicio de autobuses, y nuestra oficina administrativa también estará cerrada. El servicio regular y el horario de oficina se reanudarán el martes 2 de septiembre de 2025.

YOU ARE INVITED TO BE HEARD

The Victor Valley Transit Authority

is convening a public discussion to accept comments on proposed fare changes for the NTC Commuter Military Monthly Pass (Mass Transit Benefit Plan – MTBP).

DATE:  Monday, September 22, 2025

TIME:  9:30 a.m.

PLACE:  Victor Valley Transit Authority
17150 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia, CA

Interested persons may attend the meeting and submit oral and/or written comments/statements at the meeting. Comments/statements may also be submitted in writing to the Victor Valley Transit Authority, Administrative Offices located at 17150 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia, CA 92345, or via email at info@vvta.org.

In honor of Rural Transit Day, Victor Valley Transit is offering FARE FREE rides on all services this Wednesday, July 16th 2025!

That includes:
Fixed Routes
County Routes
Route 15
Direct Access
Micro-Link
(Subscription services not included)

Rural Transit Day, celebrated annually on July 16th, is a day to recognize the vital role of public transportation in rural communities and to acknowledge the passengers and staff of rural transit agencies. It was established in 2019 by National RTAP to highlight the unique needs of rural passengers and the dedicated agencies that serve them. 

Here’s why it’s celebrated:

• Recognizing the importance of rural transit:Rural transit systems connect people to essential services, jobs, healthcare, and community events, playing a crucial role in maintaining the quality of life in rural areas. 
• Highlighting the unique challenges:Rural transit faces unique challenges such as geographic dispersion, lower population density, and limited funding, making it essential to acknowledge the efforts of transit agencies to overcome these obstacles, according to the Federal Transit Administration. 
• Appreciating the staff and passengers:Rural Transit Day is a day to appreciate the staff who operate these vital services and the passengers who rely on them for their daily needs. 
• Promoting community engagement:The day encourages communities to discuss and address the specific transportation needs of rural areas, fostering a culture of support for rural transit.
  
• Showcasing innovation and solutions:Rural Transit Day also serves as a platform to highlight innovative solutions and best practices in rural transportation, like microtransit and shared mobility options. 

In observance of Independence Day, VVTA Bus services will not operate on Friday, July 4, 2025. Please make alternate plans for your transportation needs and we will return serving our customers on Saturday, July 5th.

Administrative offices will reopen on Monday, July 7th.

Exciting news for local students! Starting July 1, 2025, Victor Valley Transit is launching a fare-free transit program in partnership with Barstow Community College. Students simply present their current and valid student ID (Summer 2025 or Fall 2025) to ride at no cost on VVTA’s Fixed Routes, County Routes, and Route 15, providing connections to Victor Valley College, Cal State University San Bernardino, and beyond.

This initiative makes Barstow Community College the latest institution joining Victor Valley College (VVC) and Cal State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) to participate in VVTA’s fare-free transit program. With this expansion, students across the Victor Valley region now enjoy a more accessible, affordable, and sustainable path to higher education.

“We’re proud to collaborate with Barstow Community College to remove financial barriers and support student success,” said VVTA officials. “This fare-free program enhances access to education and reinforces our commitment to community mobility.”

Whether commuting to classes, labs, campus events, or a destination off campus, Barstow Community College students can now ride VVTA buses on select routes simply by showing their Student ID. The move underscores a shared mission: investing in education through transportation equity.