A poet reads poetry at Waterfront Station as people pass by

Poets and musicians captivate commuters at pop-up poetry reading

Commuters passing through Waterfront Station were treated to a special surprise on Valentine's Day as a team of poets held a poetry reading in the…


A mechanic inspects the engine of a bus while another takes notes

TransLink named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023

TransLink has once again been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers — for the ninth year in a row!  Now in its 18th year, BC's Top Employers is an…


A Customer Information Agent uses a computer to provide assistance

You can now receive help with transit information in more than 300 languages

Canada and Metro Vancouver are rich in languages spoken. According the 2021 census, one in eight Canadians predominantly speak a language other than…


Holding up a Compass Card in front of fare gates with Tap In to Win decal

TransLink wins BCAMA Marketing Excellence Award

TransLink's Tap In to Win sweepstakes campaign is the winner of a Marketing Excellence Award from the British Columbia chapter of the American…


The platform level of the new Capstan Station under construction as of January 2023

Changes to weekday Canada Line service in Richmond after 9:30 p.m., Jan. 16 to Feb. 17

Do you ride the Canada Line to, from, or between Bridgeport, Aberdeen, Lansdowne, and Richmond–Brighouse stations after 9:30 p.m.? If so, read on!…


Rendering of a person holding an issue of The Buzzer on the SkyTrain

The December 2022 issue of The Buzzer is now available online

As another year draws to the close, we bring you this year’s issue of The Buzzer — available for download, online. We recap a few of the most…


TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn along with transit staff reveal the new customer service centre

Year in Review: a look at some of TransLink’s 2022 milestones

As we head into 2023, let's look back at some of the exciting and innovative steps that TransLink took in 2022 to improve the customer experience…


N10 Downtown NightBus at a bus stop on Seymour Street

Ride free this New Year’s Eve

TransLink customers ride for free starting at 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve, December 31, until 5 a.m. on New Year's Day, January 1. During these hours,…


Rapid implementation bike infrastructure at Cambie and 17th Avenue in Vancouver.

Quick build bikeways are key to our transportation future – here’s how we can make it happen

TransLink is helping municipalities get safe and comfortable bike infrastructure up and running – fast! What’s happening? TransLink has released a…


A shot of the Robson Square outdoor ice rink at night

Take transit to outdoor ice skating in Metro Vancouver

When you think of outdoor ice skating, Metro Vancouver is unlikely high on your list of places to take part in this iconic Canadian winter activity.…


Overhead view of busy road, with tree and shrub-lined median in the middle, as several cars and two RapidBuses travel on the road.

TransLink releases Climate Action Plan

TransLink has released a Climate Action Plan outlining what we’ll do over the next three years to address the climate emergency and meet our…


Customers board the bus from a bus bulb on W 4th Ave

Bus riders along West 4th Avenue in Vancouver get a speed boost

Customers who ride the 4 Powell/Downtown/UBC, 7 Nanaimo Station/Dunbar, 44 UBC/Downtown and 84 UBC/VCC–Clark Station bus routes are now experiencing…


Capstan Station construction as of October 2022

Changes to weekday Canada Line service in Richmond after 9:30 p.m., Nov. 21 to Dec. 22

Do you ride the Canada Line to, from, or between Bridgeport, Aberdeen, Lansdowne, and Richmond–Brighouse stations after 9:30 p.m.? If so, read on!…


The snooper truck operating on the deck of the Pattullo Bridge at night.

This is how TransLink inspects its bridges

When you hear TransLink, you likely think of our buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus and the West Coast Express. So, you may be surprised to learn we invest in…


The Burrard Street entrance to Burrard Station

The Burrard Station Escalator Replacement Project begins Oct. 17

We’re replacing the five aging escalators at Burrard Station. Work begins October 17 and is expected to be completed in spring 2024. The escalators…


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