September 11, 2019
Charging ahead into transit’s next frontier: battery-electric buses
Our new battery-electric bus on the left and an OG electric bus on the right. We've set an ambitious goal: a bus fleet that's powered with 100 per…
By Allen Tung
August 14, 2019
PNE Fair: Double the delight with our double-decker bus onsite!
The first of 32 new double-decker buses have arrived! And it debuts at the PNE Fair, August 17 to September 2 (closed Mondays except Labour Day).…
By Helen
August 13, 2019
PNE Fair: Tour the new RapidBus and learn about the routes
RapidBus is the evolution of our B-Line service. It's delivering faster travel times (up to 20 per cent faster than local bus service!), more…
By Allen Tung
July 23, 2019
Introducing a new TransLink service… say hello to RapidBus!
https://youtu.be/sQkPUATu61k We know that fast, frequent service is key to getting more people onto transit — that’s why we’re introducing a new…
By Helen
July 12, 2019
Refresh of 22nd Street Station bus exchange now complete!
We've some good news! Upgrades to the bus exchange at 22nd Street Station are now complete. Let’s talk about just how cool the station is because…
By Allen Tung
April 25, 2019
10 busiest bus routes in Metro Vancouver
Region-wide transit use hit another all-time high in 2018 with a 7.1 percent system-wide increase in overall boardings, our biggest ever annual…
April 3, 2019
New express buses improve accessibility on long-haul, suburban routes
All 23 Nova Bus LFS Suburban buses for our suburban routes are now in service! All 23 new suburban buses built by Nova Bus are now in service! This…
By Allen Tung
February 5, 2019
Upgrades coming to 22nd Street bus exchange!
You asked, we listened! As part of the approved Phase 1 investments in the Mayors’ 10-year Vision, upgrades for the 22nd Street Bus Exchange were…
January 4, 2019
Stunning new art-wrapped buses – coming to a bus loop near you!
Vancouver-based artist Diyan Achjadi is a known name in the local art scene. Born in Jakarta, Indonesia to a West-Javanese father and an…
December 20, 2018
New bus shelters and more coming to Nanaimo Bus Exchange!
Construction is expected to begin in early 2019 and conclude in late 2019 Exciting news for those of you who access the Nanaimo Bus Exchange on your…
December 3, 2018
A look at the new TransLink buses entering service in Vancouver
Vancouver Transit Centre's set to receive 104 of these new buses, built by Nova Bus. Last week, the first of our new 40-foot hybrid buses, built by…
By Allen Tung
November 29, 2018
The Reindeer Bus returns for 2018: a Vancouver holiday tradition
Ho-Ho-Hold on to your Compass Cards, Rudolph is comin’ to town! That’s right! The Reindeer Bus (aka: 9543) has saddled up and is out and about…
By Allen Tung
November 20, 2018
Why are TransLink buses green now?
As these new buses arrive, we’ll put them into service on the existing network Hey Metro Vancouver! As some of you might have noticed, new buses have…
August 24, 2018
The Fall 2018 issue of The Buzzer is now on the system
Fall issue of The Buzzer is now on the system! Hey Vancouver, summer is almost over, and so the Fall issue of The Buzzer is here to remind you that!…
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!…