May 21, 2020
TransLink implements Safe Operating Action Plan
Enhanced cleaning, restored service, masks recommended on public transit In order to support British Columbia’s Restart Plan, TransLink is…
May 8, 2020
Province and TransLink to ensure transit service in place to support B.C.’s Restart Plan
TransLink to suspend planned service reductions, rescind employee layoffs People in Metro Vancouver can rest assured that they will be able to get…
May 7, 2020
New temporary barriers give bus operators peace of mind
Carmen Niculescu - Community Shuttle Operator behind a made by CMBC temporary barrier To further protect the health and well-being of CMBC Bus…
May 4, 2020
Bus fare collection set to resume June 1
Bus operator barrier with a temporary plexiglass extension installed. Upgrades and installation of barriers allow for safe fare collection Beginning…
April 20, 2020
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…
April 17, 2020
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…
April 15, 2020
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…
April 14, 2020
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…
April 9, 2020
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…
April 8, 2020
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,…
March 26, 2020
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…
March 24, 2020
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…
March 22, 2020
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…
March 19, 2020
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…
March 12, 2020
Here’s what precautions we’re taking for COVID-19 (coronavirus)
In addition to daily cleaning schedules, we're spraying the entire bus fleet with a strong disinfectant each week. We're also cleaning Stations and…