June 6, 2023
TransLink Podcast: What’s the T on saying thanks and “secret friends” on transit
Dr. Amy Hanser, an associate professor of sociology at the University of British Columbia, joins us to discuss the fascinating social interactions we…
By Jawn Jang and Allen Tung
May 30, 2023
TransLink Podcast: What’s the T on operating a bus
Host Jawn Jang goes behind the scenes at our training centre. Derrick Bayer, chief instructor at Coast Mountain Bus Company, puts him through the…
By Jawn Jang and Allen Tung
May 30, 2023
TransLink Podcast: What’s the T on transit icks
Playing loud music, blocking the doors and not taking backpacks off — some of the things fellow riders do that might give you the ick. Robert Willis…
By Jawn Jang and Allen Tung
May 30, 2023
TransLink Podcast: What’s the T on why SkyTrain doesn’t run 24 hours
Matt Doyle, SkyTrain's vice-president of maintenance and engineering, has the answer why the SkyTrain doesn't run all night. He also explains what's…
By Jawn Jang and Allen Tung
May 30, 2023
Subscribe and listen to “What’s the T: the TransLink Podcast”
Strap on your headphones and prepare for a ride filled with fascinating stories as we launch our first podcast, What's the T: the TransLink Podcast…
By Allen Tung
May 12, 2023
Bus bays changing for customers at Phibbs Exchange, starting May 22
The Phibbs Exchange upgrade is well underway, with the construction beginning in November 2022. But, as with any construction project, there will be…
By Allen Tung
May 9, 2023
Continuous improvement: testing new tires on Mount Seymour
We’re always looking to improve our performance in winter and continue to test new tires as they come onto the market to see if we can improve bus…
By Vincelen Salvaloza and Allen Tung
May 9, 2023
Answering the call: David’s journey to serving his community
Ever since he was a youth, David has coveted a career in helping people. And he’s found just that as Metro Vancouver Transit Police’s first Community…
By Allen Tung
May 3, 2023
Everything you need to know to take transit to the BMO Vancouver Marathon
The BMO Vancouver Marathon takes place Sunday, May 7 and we want you to take transit to get there! Start line is near the SkyTrain's Canada Line The…
By Allen Tung
April 28, 2023
What we learned about how you rode transit in 2022
Customers south of the Fraser River as well as in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have led Metro Vancouver’s strong ridership recovery. Across the…
By Dan Mountain and Allen Tung
April 18, 2023
TransLink named one of Canada’s greenest employers in 2023
TransLink has once again been named one of Canada's greenest employers! This is the sixth time we have earned this honour. The Canada’s Greenest…
By Allen Tung
April 17, 2023
Ride TransLink’s new 80 Marine Drive Express bus route
A new express bus route has launched in Vancouver, connecting customers between River District and Marine Drive Station! The 80 Marine Drive Express…
By Dan Mountain, Jawn Jang, and Allen Tung
April 14, 2023
PHOTOS: First look at TransLink’s bus celebrating Vaisakhi
Here at TransLink, we celebrate diversity and understand the importance of this special time for many of the communities we serve. For the first…
By Kenny Ho and Allen Tung
April 3, 2023
Some of the best April Fools’ Day pranks among transit agencies
April Fools' Day has become synonymous with playful pranks and jokes, and the world of transit did not pass up on the opportunity to join in on the…
By Allen Tung
March 28, 2023
New to riding transit? Start with watching these videos
Riding transit for the first time is a daunting task, especially when you don't know what to expect. That's why we have myriad resources to help…
By Vincelen Salvaloza and Allen Tung