July 8, 2015
Looking back at Metro Vancouver’s Transit History with Angus McIntyre!
Angus back in the day June 27th marked 125 years of transit in the region. To honour this special occasion we have been mining old photos, stories…
September 14, 2012
Exhibit of Angus McIntyre’s historical transit photos starts on September 16, 2012
Photo by Angus McIntyre Keith Daubenspeck (Seattle Transit driver), Angus McIntyre and Brian Kelly about to head out for a fan trip with Brill…
August 23, 2012
Bus photos old and new from Angus McIntyre
An aerial view of Vancouver Transit Centre! Angus McIntyre, dear Buzzer friend and retired trolley driver, sent in a few photos for us to share…
October 19, 2011
A story by retired bus operator Angus McIntyre
http://youtu.be/a8qoEa6G_RY A local transit legend has been recently featured in one of the videos the Vancouver Park Board has commissioned as part…
June 1, 2010
Angus McIntyre’s retirement ride
Angus dancing as the Carnival Band gives him a surprise performance! Photo by Wayne Worden of the Carnival Band. To celebrate his last day after more…
May 25, 2010
Angus McIntyre retires after 40 years behind the wheel
Longtime trolley driver Angus McIntyre will be retiring at the end of May! (We made sure to get the trolleys in the background of this picture :)…
August 26, 2009
Podcast: Angus McIntyre celebrates 40 years as a driver
Angus McIntyre celebrated 40 years as a bus driver on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Transit operator Angus McIntyre celebrated 40 years of driving…
August 16, 2023
Vancouver’s 75-year journey with electric buses: sustainable transit solutions
As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, public transit agencies around the globe…
By Klaus P. Canavan
August 16, 2022
Metro Vancouver’s trolley buses celebrate 74 years in service
It's been 74 years since electric-trolley buses hit the streets of Vancouver and today, TransLink has one of the largest trolleybus fleets in North…
By Allen Tung
June 26, 2020
June 27 marks 130 years of public transit in Metro Vancouver
Laying the line for streetcars at Granville and Robson, Vancouver (Photo: City of Vancouver Archives) Metro Vancouver’s first public transit vehicle…
By Allen Tung
May 13, 2020
From one Metro Vancouver institution to another: a retired bus operator on Army & Navy
Retired bus operator Angus McIntyre on his first day of work in 1969. After temporarily closing like other retailers in March to help slow the spread…
By Allen Tung
October 9, 2019
I Love Transit 2019: 40 years behind the wheel
It’s I Love Transit week, October 7–11, and we’re bringing you stories about our customers, staff, transit enthusiasts and all things we love about…
August 12, 2019
PNE Fair: More transit service to get you there!
Trolleybuses line up along Hastings Street, near Empire Stadium, ready to carry spectators home after the Grey Cup in 1966. (Photo: Angus McIntyre)…
By Allen Tung
August 17, 2018
What you missed and more chances to take part: Trolleybus anniversary and pop-up shop
You can buy trolley-bus-themed (L) t-shirts at the pop-up shop (R) at Waterfront Station. August 16, 2018 marked a big day for transit enthusiasts!…
August 16, 2018
(PICTURES) The Vancouver trolleybus network turns 70 today!
August 16, 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of Vancouver's trolleybus network. Today marks the 70th anniversary of Vancouver's trolleybus network! The…
By Allen Tung