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Blacksburg Transit

2 years

Hiiii👋👋 Welcome back to Blacksburg, if you're new around here, here's some tips on how to ride the buses: ⬇️ Download our app to plan your trip. ⏰ Start early! 🚍 Board at the front, exit at the rear! 💰 No $$$ needed!

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

4 years

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

And as we all know, the bendy grouprollmachine is extremely superior to the standard rollmachine ❤️🚌

Nathan W Pyle

@nathanwpyle

5 years

✨🚌✨

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

BT drivers trying to make some room on the bus

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

8 years

We couldn't resist. But actually...cash us outside and ride BT this weekend. #howbowdah

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

8 years

@virginia_tech @_Jaleal Just show your Hokie Passport & it's FREE to ride! Don't know how? We'll help you, Jaleal.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

We've got news so big we CAN'T HELP BUT SHOUT IT: BT was named Outstanding Transit System of North America! Read more about how we were named "the best of the best"

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

We know full buses are still a thing, so we have purchased FOUR new 60 ft. long buses. Bonus 1: They have USB ports. 🙀Yep, charge up while you ride! Bonus 2: No scary seats in the bendy part. 3: We can carry hundreds more of you #comingsoon

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

some of y'all have never taken your backpacks off to make more room on the bus and it shows

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

3 years

Some say it's mystic but we're saying IT'S ELECTRIC & hitting the streets of Blacksburg TOMORROW 🚌⚡ In honor of Earth Day, our 5 new electric buses are making their debut! Want to test ride? They'll be on CRC & PRO all day w/ a special 1st day giveaway 💚

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

VT, do you love me? Are you riding? #wheelingmyself

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

2 years

Effective immediately, masks are no longer required on BT buses. The CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks on public transportation and masks will continue to be available for passengers who wish to wear them.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

4 years

Thinking of our friend Moose, the best boy and only dog we'd trust to drive a bus 🧡

Virginia Tech

@virginia_tech

4 years

We are deeply saddened to share that Moose Davis, our beloved @CCCatVT therapy dog, died yesterday. Moose was responsible for so much healing and joy for many Hokies and will forever be remembered for how he embodied #UtProsim . 🧡

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

We have a special bus pass for Lee to use @CollegeGameDay . Let's hope he learned from previous mistakes & will 1) Choose VT & 2) Ride BT

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

RT/like this if you want more service on Progress, Patrick Henry and areas around North Main.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

An Electric bus in Blacksburg? It can't be...BUT, it is! We'll be demoing this pretty little bus around Blacksburg the next couple days. You never know, it might even show up on a route!

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

4 years

You won't need your Hokie P (for the bus at least) because we're running FARE FREE this semester. No more doing the Hokie P Hokie Pokie while a line forms behind you - just board the bus!

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

@Ryan_Cee_Crest Uhhhhhh... find a friend with 4 wheel drive? Eat snow? Make friends with your neighbors?

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

8 years

We don't even need to ask today. You're all riding this bus.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

3 years

Due to an incident BT is suspending service in Blacksburg the rest of the service day .

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

8 years

So...is @_Jaleal going to ride the bus today?

Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

8 years

@virginia_tech @_Jaleal Just show your Hokie Passport & it's FREE to ride! Don't know how? We'll help you, Jaleal.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

We don't know who needs to hear this but you're going to do great this school year!

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

PSA: Seats are for people, not bags. Put your bag in the floor, share the seat and make a friend. Rant Over.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

4 years

Heyyyyy, that mask really brings out your eyes 😊 Do us a favor and wear it the entire bus ride, okay?

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

@henryskutt It's the trapped souls of everyone who wouldn't take their backpacks off to make more room.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

8 years

Riding the UMS bus today? You're in for quite the treat courtesy of @VT_MBBall , @CassellGuardVT & of course @TheHokieBird . #FunBus

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

We are slightly concerned and confused, yet also intrigued as it has come to our attention that an alarming number of you REALLY love to sit "in the bendy part" of the bus. Plz share why:

I like being car sick

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I live on the edge

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What bendy part?

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Idk change is hard

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

USB chargers (on EVERY seat), triple bike racks, fuel gauges and NO SEATS in the bendy section. These new buses are just a little different from the rest. New buses for the win.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

There will be NO SERVICE in Blacksburg or Christiansburg Sunday 12/9 & our offices are closed. Stay safe & check back for updates about tomorrow!

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

Watching your favorite bus driver pull up to your stop

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

@ZachNPeters @__solodolo__ Dude, we’re a bus. Poor life choice.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

RT/like this if you want HXP to run every 10 mins M-F until 6 p.m. during Full Service (instead of every 15 mins, like it does now).

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

Miracles can happen, friends.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

3 years

We CAN'T WAIT to see you on the 🚌 today! Happy 1st day of class to all our @virginia_tech Hokies!

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

┻┳| ┳┻| ┻┳| ┳┻| ┻┳| ┳┻| ┻┳| ┳┻| ┻┳| ┳┻| ┻┳| ┳┻| ┻┳| ┳┻| ┻┳| ┳┻| ┻┳| ┳┻| _ ┻┳| •.•) Thank your bus driver. ┳┻|⊂ﾉ ┻┳|

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

4 years

Beginning 4/2, BT will suspend fares and implement rear door boarding for riders in an effort to prioritize the health and safety of our community and employees. Front door access will be available for persons with mobility aids and strollers. Info:

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

All bus service in Blacksburg & Christiansburg will begin at 11;30 a.m. on Monday 12/10. Please allow extra time for travel; delays are expected.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

big fan of your work and any wheel shaped food tbh

Bagel Club at Virginia Tech

@bagelclubvt

5 years

@Ride_BT let's collab

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

RT/like this if you want MSN/MSS to run every 15 mins M-F until 6:30 p.m. during Full Service (instead of every 20 mins, like it does now).

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

4 years

Bus drivers be like "I know a spot" and then take you here

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

3 years

We don’t mess around 💪

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@scramblymegg

3 years

whoever parked that bus to block the road has some mad parallel parking skills

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

Share this with someone who loves the bendy bois aka everyone you know ❤️

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

8 years

@jassminziad or nah

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

RT/like this if you’re ok with service ending at 7:15 p.m. on 12/24

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

8 years

@ballingblackman Hi Gabe, could you please give us some more information on this incident? Which route, what time, etc.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

For this #WeirdItemWednesday we ask that you stop leaving your, uh, usb drives on the bus 🙄 Lost something lately? Claim it before summer:

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

You never know who might be driving 🏈🚌 Get ready to start jumping, find out football shuttle info at

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

Don't let the Hokie Plague take you down this semester🤧 🤲 Wash your hands A LOT - no hand sanitizer won't cut it 😴 Get plenty of sleep - Netflix will be waiting in the AM 🧣 Dress warmly - Gma got you that scarf for a reason 🤒 STAY HOME IF YOU'RE SICK!!! #dontspreadgerms

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

Young or old, we're all #Hokies at heart.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

adorbs

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

Can we get this on video next time?

jake

@JakeRussell28

5 years

the btransit bus driver just casually sang “New York, New York” over the speakers but blacksburg themed. i’m glad he’s having a good day

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

8 years

@TreeLankan But you didn't.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

@LeorClark @blacksheep_vt Thank you, bus rider!

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

We sent four drivers to compete at the State bus roadeo over the weekend...We know we have the BEST drivers in the State and now we have the trophy to prove it!

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

Day one of electric bus demo is underway. Want to check it out? Catch it on the Harding Avenue route. Don't live on this route, but want to try it out? Catch it at Squires West and ride it around the Drillfield.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

3 years

Regular buses are just as good as bendy buses

VT Barstool

@BarstoolVTech

3 years

What’s a Virginia Tech take that’ll have you like this?

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

2 years

BT is still requiring face coverings on BT buses. When this changes we will update our website and social media platforms.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

@blacksheep_vt 👋👋👋

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

Day 2 of the semester and ur already hoping for cancelled classes? We hate to disappoint you, but BT is still running. Expect delays. Expect full buses. Start early. Use that rarely used bus stop across the st., we promise more time on the bus is always better than a missed bus.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

Roses are red, Poems are hard, We love you a lot So we made you this card 💕

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

4 years

how it started: how it’s going:

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

"Gooooob morning frens!" @MooseTherapyDog drives for BT* and you can too! Join the best team of doggos, er, drivers around: *Though Moose is THE BEST BOY he is a🐕 and cannot actually drive or ride the bus.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

4 years

In compliance with Governor Northam's mandate, face coverings will be required when riding BT beginning Friday. A limited number of masks will be available on the bus for those who have been unable to locate a mask. More info at .

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

3 years

Service suspended due to tornado warning. Will advise when it begins again.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

RT/like this if you want Sunday Summer Service. (THIS HAS NEVER EXISTED BEFORE!) 😯

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

We're getting a little bashful in our old age, but yes it is our birthday...35 years young today!

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

What do you do when you retire from serving as mayor of @Blacksburg_Gov ? Just ask @RonRordam ! #driveBT #onhisotherdayoff

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

8 years

@Ayyye_G Got details to back that up? We'll look into it! Until then, come drive & we'll teach you how the bus schedule works. How bout dat?

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

Guess who’s back, back again? FULL SERVICE is back! Tell a friend!

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

RT/like this if you want to see Fall Break Saturday service upgraded from reduced to Full service (It’s just a normal Saturday, right?)

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

Get out and VOTE! ☑ We're making it even easier for you to get to the polls: BT will be fare free on 11/6! Check out more info:

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

RT/like this if you want UCB to run every 10 mins M-F until 6 p.m. during Full Service (instead of every 15 mins, like it does now).

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

3 years

Every day is a good day to say "thank you, bus driver" but we're saying it EXTRA LOUD for Transit Driver Appreciation Day 🚌❤️ THANK YOU to our drivers for keeping us moving through the good and bad times!

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

How it feels trying to get around at class change 🙄 Do us a favor and let the bus go first! #prettyplease

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light 🚀 #BTthatsright

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

Well this is the best superlative we've ever seen. Never stop dreaming or DMing, Shelbs.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

8 years

Favorite this tweet is you'd like for HWDA, PH, PRO & UCB to have 10 minute service beginning at 7 am, instead of 8:30 am.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

@blacksheep_vt You know the "t" stands for transit, right?

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

We know the first day of class is tomorrow. Don’t call us when your bus is full. Start Early.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

Because the world can be a good place and our drivers really are the greatest 😭❤

Caitlin Verboon

@caitlinverboon

6 years

Forgot my phone with my ID at home; feel like I'm missing a limb. But, not only did the @Ride_BT driver let me on the bus, he even gave me $1 so I could get home tonight. The world is garbage but sometimes people are good.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

@rlbbailey We're not hitting you with a bus, Rach so go hit the bio books plz.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

4 years

Dear #vt20 , Blacksburg will always be home. We’ll save you a seat 🎓

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

8 years

@TyJoVi Timechecks are a good break, but they shouldn't be whipping it hella fast to get there. They should be going hella the speed limit!

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

2 years

Due to federal mandate, BT continues to require all passengers to wear a mask while on a bus regardless of vaccination status. Don't get denied a ride: wear a mask 😷 More information:

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

3 years

All BT bus service is cancelled in both Blacksburg and Christiansburg on Sunday 1/16/22 due to adverse weather. For service info Monday please continue to check our website and social media accounts.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

You didn't think we'd forget, did you? Happy Valentine's Day from your favorite 🚌

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

PSA for bendy seat lovers: Here is proof that the bendy seats (in seven buses) are still alive and well. They have not been harmed. We hope you can enjoy your weekend in peace now.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

9 years

We will be back on a Full Service schedule tomorrow, with the exception of the Go Anywhere route in Christiansburg.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

RT/like this if you want TOM to run every 10 mins M-F until 12:15 p.m. during Full Service (instead of every 15 mins, like it does now).

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

If you lost your phone this weekend, we probably have it...

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

It's snowing...It snowed...THERE'.SNOWFLAKE. We might be secretly hoping for four feet of snow, but for now we'll keep driving in circles.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

A decision on bus service for Monday 12/10 will be made at or before 6:30 a.m. tomorrow 12/10. As soon as a decision is made it will be posted ASAP.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

8 years

@virginia_tech @jjtweeting5 @VTParking Hi Jimmy! They're right. You're not skipping class on our watch.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

Today's #WCW goes out to our Planning and Regulatory Manager, Debbie Swetnam! 🥳 Debbie has been with BT from the beginning. No, we mean it, she was here when BT consisted of 8 buses, 3 routes, 5 FT employees, & 26 PT drivers. Thank you, Debbie, for 36+ years of service!

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

3 years

Roses are red, Poems are hard, We know you love buses, So we made you this card(s) 💕

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

7 years

1) Start early 2) Use 3) Routes start at 8 am 4) Shuttles start at 5 pm 5) We sit in traffic too 6) We are scared

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

4 years

Today is a good day to say "thank you, bus driver" a little louder ❤️

Google Doodles

@GoogleDoodles

4 years

Today, we’d like to say: To all public transportation workers, thank you. #GoogleDoodle →

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

4 years

BT is closely monitoring events surrounding COVID-19. The health and safety of our community and employees is our top priority. Effective 3/25, BT will limit the number of passengers on Blacksburg buses to 9 and smaller vehicles (Explorer, GAR, WHV) to 4 at any time.

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

6 years

RT/like this if you want to see more service in Christiansburg

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Blacksburg Transit

@Ride_BT

5 years

Bus = Good Hybrid Electric Bus = Better FULLY Electric Bus = Best Though it'll be a while before they hit the streets of Blacksburg, we can't wait to add electric buses to the fleet! Read all about it:

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