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.
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 notextend 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
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!🎉
a bright red abandoned car in a field on a hillside under a clear blue sky
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.
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.
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.
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! 🤗🤸
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.
