February 26, 2024
This section of BC Parkway is receiving major upgrades
TransLink and the City of New Westminster are announcing major upgrades to a section of the BC Parkway. The 737-metre section of Stewardson Way,…
By Jawn Jang
November 29, 2023
Braille signage installed on all 8,400+ bus stops in Metro Vancouver
Imagine not being able to independently and confidently locate a bus stop. That was the case for customers who are blind or partially sighted —…
By Jawn Jang
November 28, 2023
Reindeer Bus and Santa Train return for the holiday season
Metro Vancouver streets are about to get a lot more festive with the return of TransLink’s nine Reindeer Buses. The popular Reindeer Buses collect…
By Jawn Jang
November 3, 2023
TransLink honours veterans with free transit on Remembrance Day
In honour of the service and sacrifices made by both past and present veterans, TransLink is offering free transit services, including HandyDART, on…
By Jawn Jang
October 25, 2023
What’s the T: the TransLink Podcast returns with a new season!
Did you miss us? We're back! A new 10-episode season of What's the T: the TransLink Podcast with Jawn Jang is here. The first episodes are now…
By Jawn Jang and Allen Tung
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
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
March 17, 2023
Here’s why people are saying #ThanksTransit
It's time to celebrate and honour every transit worker who helps to keep Metro Vancouver moving because March 18 is Transit Operator and Worker…
By Jawn Jang
January 27, 2023
Conveniently pick up your Amazon packages at a transit hub
Pick up your Amazon package on your schedule and at a transit hub! TransLink and Amazon have partnered to introduce Amazon Lockers at popular transit…
By Jawn Jang
December 13, 2022
Compass Mini-Train – Where will it take you?
UPDATE: The Compass Mini-Trains have proven to be a hot Christmas commodity! Due to overwhelming customer demand, we're now sold out. Tapping into…
By Jawn Jang
November 18, 2022
Our new battery-electric bus arrives in Metro Vancouver
The first of TransLink's 15 new battery-electric buses have arrived in Metro Vancouver, an important milestone as they charge ahead for an expected…
By Jawn Jang and Dan Mountain