Julian Lam created a SkyTrain world in game Roblox

Vancouver local builds a virtual SkyTrain world in Roblox

North Vancouver resident Julian Lam left the city for university. Being away from friends and family, it had him feeling homesick, so he built a…


Captain Canuck Compass Cards featuring Mark I and Mark V SkyTrains

New limited-edition Compass Cards stars Captain Canuck

“It’s a bird, it’s a plane” no — it’s Captain Canuck… with SkyTrain! Literally, in the new limited-edition Captain Canuck Compass Cards. The two…


A Fan Expo Vancouver cosplayer takes the SkyTrain

Take transit to Fan Expo Vancouver, Feb. 14-16

Fandom family — we’re ready to take you to another Fan Expo Vancouver on Feb. 14–16 (Saturday to Monday) at Vancouver Convention Centre, steps away…


HandyDART client Brian Gibney uses the lift on the bus with the help of operator

A small change making a BIG difference for HandyDART customers

Brian Gibney, 55, has used a wheelchair since he was 18, after an accident left him paralyzed. Even from a young age, he has always been eager to try…


Bus destination sign displays Lest We Forget

Veterans ride transit free on Remembrance Day

Veterans and active military personnel can ride transit free on Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, by appearing in uniform or presenting their badge, military…


Passengers line up for the 321 White Rock bus

53 bus routes are getting more service this fall. Is yours on the list?

Every season, we implement bus service changes to provide service where it’s needed based on ridership patterns. Starting Sept. 1 as part of Fall…


People posing in inside the Mark V SkyTrain with neon lights and 'We love it all!' text.

VIDEO: The new Mark V SkyTrain is filled with “Wicked” features — a parody

Have you heard of transit's newest thing? Yes, it has a name! Sing it — 🎶 "Mark V" 🎶 Mark V trains are the newest addition to our SkyTrain fleet and…


Bus driving by, fireworks in the background and crowd watching

Taking transit to Honda Celebration of Light fireworks? What you need to know

The Honda Celebration of Light is an annual fireworks competition at English Bay. In previous years, it’s between three different countries but this…


The 10 Granville bus along Granville Street where the Orpheum and Vogue Theatres are

How to take transit to concert venues in Metro Vancouver

Many people coming to concerts can mean full parking lots. Taking transit can help alleviate the hassle of finding parking. You can take transit to…


Inflatable Car Free Day arch at Car Free Day Surrey

Take transit to the Car Free Day festival in Surrey

It’s Car Free Day festival season! We’re once again transforming some of the busy streets in Metro Vancouver into lively, car-free zones where you…


Two women cycling on a bike lane in downtown Vancouver

Choose your cycling adventure for Go by Bike Week, May 31 – June 6

If there’s a week to cycle more than any other week, it’s during Go by Bike Week — when there are plenty of perks for people who cycle! Go by Bike…


Brentwood Town Centre Station gets three new faregates

PHOTOS: Upgrades complete! What’s new at Brentwood Town Centre Station

The makeover is complete! We've finished the upgrades to Brentwood Town Centre Station, which began in 2022, to improve the station’s accessibility…


Take transit to Nowruz celebrations

Take transit to Nowruz celebrations, March 15, 16, 18

Nowruz, which means “New Day” in Persian, is the Persian New Year. It begins at the Northern Hemisphere’s vernal or spring equinox, and signals the…


Two Canadian Olympians, one holds a Compass Card and one holds a rugby ball

Take transit to the Vancouver Rugby Sevens, Feb. 21–23

The Vancouver Sevens is a three-day international Rugby Sevens tournament running from Friday, Feb. 21 to Saturday, Feb. 23 at BC Place in Vancouver.…


Patrick Levis with a HandyDART bus behind him

How transit helped 31-year veteran regain independence during rehab

Patrick Lévis’ driver’s license was suspended. During rehabilitation post-surgery, Patrick wasn’t medically fit to drive until RoadSafetyBC’s…


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