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TransLink Podcast: Doo doo doo you know the story of the SkyTrain chime? 

It's arguably the most iconic sound in Metro Vancouver: the "doo doo doo" as the doors on the SkyTrain. But how did it come to be? We chat with both…


Tasia Balding and Jawn Jang

TransLink Podcast: Where does the SkyTrain sleep at night?

You ride the SkyTrain during the day, but where do they go at night for downtime and TLC at the end of a long day of work? Listen to find out and…


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Class of 2024, pick up your Compass GradPass today!

Congratulations graduating class of 2024! We are so proud of your hard work and hope you enjoy two free days of unlimited transit with your Compass…


Travel training manager Chris Chan stands outside Lansdowne Station

TransLink Podcast: How we’re helping newcomers learn to use the transit system

"Transportation might only be a small part of everyday, but it is that part that makes everything else possible." Those are the astute words of Chris…


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Newly upgraded Phibbs Exchange opens for customers

Overhauled exchange provides better safety, capacity, and convenience A newly upgraded Phibbs Exchange is open for customers – providing more space,…


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TransLink Podcast: How do we plan SkyTrain service for events and track maintenance?

"My name is Taylor!" It's been a long time coming as Taylor Swift's Eras Tour comes to Vancouver in December. How does SkyTrain plan extra service on…


Customers boarding the R1 King George Blvd RapidBus at Newton Exchange during the morning peak

TransLink ridership rebounds to pre-pandemic overcrowding levels

Population growth led to a 20% surge in transit ridership last year New data from TransLink shows that Metro Vancouver’s strong ridership recovery…


The R4 41st Ave RapidBus at the University of British Columbia

The top 10 most popular bus routes in 2023

Our annual “report cards” on ridership and transit services are out, revealing the top 10 bus routes that you — our customers — rode the most in…


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The top 10 most popular SkyTrain stations in 2023

Our annual report cards on ridership and transit services are out, revealing the top 10 most popular SkyTrain stations from 2023 as measured by…


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TransLink Podcast: We reveal a voice behind TransLink’s Twitter account

Come behind the scenes with us as What’s the T: the TransLink Podcast with Jawn Jang reveals the voices and stories that drive Metro Vancouver’s…


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TransLink Podcast: What’s the role of Transit Security?

Step aboard with us for ride-along with Transit Security! We walk the walk and learn more about their role is in supporting and fostering a safe and…


Two buses in the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade in 2023

Take transit to the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade on Apr. 20

The annual Vaisakhi parade is nothing short of colour and festivities as the South Asian community celebrates one of the most important festivals in…


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TransLink is one of Canada’s greenest employers!

TransLink is once again among Canada's Greenest Employers for 2024. This is the seventh​ time we've earned this. The Canada’s Greenest Employers…


Artist Jag Nagra with the bus wrapped in her art

Revealing TransLink’s Vaisakhi bus, designed by visual artist Jag Nagra

To celebrate Vaisakhi, we've collaborated with visual artist Jag Nagra to create an art-wrapped bus. The colourful bus will be seen around the region…


The Vaisakhi bus travelling on 49th Avenue

Take transit to the Vancouver Vaisakhi Festival

The annual Vaisakhi parade is nothing short of colour and festivities as the South Asian community celebrates one of the most important festivals in…


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