Veterans and active military personnel can ride transit free on Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, by appearing in uniform or presenting their badge, military ID, or Veteran’s Service Card.

It’s one way we honour veterans and active military personnel for their service and sacrifice.

Customers who are eligible for free transit include:

• Veterans
• Active members of the Canadian Armed Forces
• Police and fire personnel
• Canadian Coast Guard personnel
• Department of Fisheries and Oceans officers
• BC Ambulance Service personnel

They can ride free on buses and HandyDART all day, and access SkyTrain stations and SeaBus terminals between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with fare gates open.

For non-veterans, holiday fares (1-Zone fare for travel across all zones) will be in effect.

Ways to honour Remembrance Day

Attend a ceremony

The Royal Canadian Legion hosts Remembrance Day ceremonies across Metro Vancouver. Find a ceremony near you through this map.

Observe a moment of silence

At 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, join our staff at SkyTrain, SeaBus, and buses to observe a moment of silence. Buses will pull over at the nearest stop if it’s safe to do so.

Wear a poppy

The Royal Canadian Legion will hand out poppies by donation at various transit hub throughout Metro Vancouver. Here’s how to wear a Poppy.

Transit service on Remembrance Day

• Bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus services will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule.
• West Coast Express will not be operating.
• The TransLink Customer Service Centre at Waterfront Station, Access Transit Customer Care Office, and Lost Property Office will be closed.