PRESS RELEASE: 2025 Year-End Update: FVX 66 Transit, Upcoming Elections & Referendum
FVX Route 66: What's new?
This year, SUS has continued to push for better, more affordable regional transit for UFV students. We met with several elected officials and partners, including Minister for Transportation and Transit Mike Farnworth, Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman, Abbotsford-South Langley MP Sukhman Gill, Parliamentary Secretary for Transit George Anderson, and the Fraser Valley Regional District. These discussions have ensured that student transit issues remain at the forefront.
Some major progress this year includes:
Over 9,500+ service hours were approved for FVX 66, starting January 2026. This has been the most significant one-time increase in service hours the route has seen. This will help mitigate one of the most critical issues surrounding the bus, namely overcrowding and passenger safety.
Additionally, UFV students are now eligible for the $85 monthly concession pass, which lowers their monthly costs compared to the $100 adult fare.
SUS also conducted a student survey to understand the student perspective better, and it showed that:
31.9% spend $10–$30 per week on FVX 66
11.1% purchase the monthly pass
Long commutes, affordability issues, and tardiness to class are affecting students’ mental health, academic success, and financial stability.
These findings have been crucial to our lobbying and have improved our case in meetings.
With budget pressures across BC, transit funding and affordability remain major concerns, and SUS continues to push for:
Better financing for inter-regional routes
Affordable options for transit, including a U-pass opt-in option for FVX 66 riders.
Fair pricing that reflects student affordability
SUS is also planning on launching a campaign early in the new year to build support and strengthen our advocacy in upcoming meetings. Stay tuned for more updates in the new year!
SUS Elections and Referendum:
That time of the year is when you get to choose who will be your voice and represent you on various levels,
ensuring your voice matters. The UFV Student Union Society 2026-27 elections will commence on January 8,
2026, and the results will be announced and ratified by the SUS Board of Directors on March 6, 2026. Here is the
breakdown of the timeline:
Nomination Period: Thu Jan 8 – Thu Jan 29
Review Period: Fri Jan 30 – Mon Feb 9
Campaign Period: Tue Feb 10 – Sun Mar 1
Voting Period: Mon Mar 2 – Thu Mar 5
Ratification: Fri Mar 6
All election details will be available on ufvsus.ca/elections. SUS is always looking for students who are engaged
and dedicated to representing the UFV student body. I would encourage students who are genuinely passionate
to get involved.
Alongside elections, we will be holding a referendum on proposed changes to the Health and Dental Fee. More
details about the referendum and opportunities to ask questions will be announced in the new year.
The strength of our advocacy, governance and engagement initiatives comes directly from you. Your feedback,
experiences, and participation have allowed us to push harder than ever to provide the best student experience
for you.
More updates will follow in the new year. For any questions, concerns and thoughts, please email Bilal
BILAL FAISAL FAHEEM
PRESIDENT