In honour of the service and sacrifices made by both past and present veterans, TransLink is offering free transit services, including HandyDART, on Remembrance Day.

Veterans, active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, police and fire personnel, Canadian Coast Guard members, officers from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and BC Ambulance Service personnel can present their badge, military ID, Veteran’s Service Card, or by appearing in uniform to receive free transit.

On November 11, veterans and other eligible riders can enjoy free bus rides all day without the need to tap their Compass Cards. Additionally, veterans and eligible customers can access SkyTrain and SeaBus services at no cost from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. During these hours, one accessible fare gate will remain open at all stations.

The Royal Canadian Legion will also be distributing poppies at various transit hubs in the region, while accepting donations.

TransLink encourages customers to take transit when attending Remembrance Day ceremonies across Metro Vancouver.

Details for Remembrance Day Service (Saturday, November 11):

• Holiday fares will be applicable for non-veterans (1-Zone fare for travel across all zones).
• Bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus services will operate on a Sunday/holidayschedule.
• West Coast Express will not be operating.
• The TransLink Customer Service Centre, Access Transit Customer Care Office, and Lost Property Office will be closed.
• At 11 a.m., SkyTrain, SeaBus, and buses will observe a moment of silence (buses will stop at the nearest stop closest to the hour) across the transit system.

All services will return to their regular Sunday schedules on November 12.

Details for Monday, November 13:

• Regular fares will be in effect.
• Bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus services will operate on a weekdayschedule.
• West Coast Express will not be operating.
• The TransLink Customer Service Centre, Access Transit Customer Care Office and Lost Property Office will be closed.

Service returns to regular weekday schedules on Tuesday, November 14. Regular fares will be in effect.