TransLink implements cost saving measures
Provincial support to restore service by September TransLink today announced a series of cost-saving measures to preserve Metro Vancouver’s transit…
Checking in on our HandyDART customers
A HandyDART operator helps a customer. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged many of us to adapt to new ways of working in order to continue serving…
On the frontlines policing a moving city
Constable Mike Yake with Metro Vancouver Transit Police Metro Vancouver Transit Police Constable Mike Yake expected that he would be working in the…
TransLink seeking emergency funding
New figures show TransLink is losing $75 million per month TransLink is seeking emergency relief funding from the Federal and Provincial Governments…
How to find and give support during the COVID-19 pandemic
A COVID-19 sign at YVR-Airport station During these challenging times, we want to make sure that all TransLink customers feel informed and can access…
Dispatching the frontlines: a look at “air traffic control” for Metro Vancouver Transit Police
Allison Hansell (front) and Jully Tmana (back) are police communications operators with Metro Vancouver Transit Police. When you travel on transit,…
TransLink limits bus seating to promote physical distancing
Beginning from next week, TransLink will be limiting seating on buses in Metro Vancouver to enhance physical distancing measures. Roughly half the…
HandyDART fare collection suspended to protect operators and promote physical distancing
Beginning March 25, we are suspending fare collection on the HandyDART system. Because HandyDART fare payment can often require close interaction…
Minor service reductions and in-person customer service centre closures
Given significant ridership declines on transit due to social distancing measures in Metro Vancouver, TransLink will be making minor service…
TransLink moves to rear-door boarding on buses to promote social distancing
Beginning March 20, customers will be asked to board buses using the rear doors only where possible. Given TransLink cannot collect cash fares at…
Spring service changes to boost North Shore bus service
The new R2 Marine Dr RapidBus launches on April 6. Beginning April 6, transit on the North Shore is being boosted to provide more frequent and…
#IWD2020: Envisioning a fairer world with Tasia
Transit was not the first career that sprung to mind for Tasia Balding, the director of capital and major business Projects at BCRTC, which operates…
River District and North Shore Express to Metrotown bus routes approved
The new 31 and 222 bus routes start operating on April 6, 2020. Two new major bus routes have been approved to serve residents in Vancouver’s East…
#IWD2020: A road less traveled to a rewarding career as a leader
In 1996, Maria Su was hired as a transportation engineer on the team that was tasked with creating Metro Vancouver’s first regional transportation…
