Helicopters fly above the SeaBus during a security exercise.

Like a climax of an action movie: SeaBus conducts security exercise

Burrard Inlet looked like a set of an action movie when Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) conducted their annual security exercise on the SeaBus in…


A person trying a practice bike rack

How do I put my bike on the bus? Practice bike racks are here!

Putting your bike on the SeaBus, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express is quite simple: you wheel it on. As long as you're courteous and not blocking or…


The trolley wire de-icing truck operating at Vancouver Transit Centre

This is how we de-ice the overhead wires that power our trolley-electric buses

There's no denying that winter weather wreaks havoc on several transit systems across the world. But with a little ingenuity, we can keep our system…


Cyclist taps Compass Card to enter the Bike Parkade

Your questions about Bike Parkades, answered

For ease of integrating biking and taking transit in Metro Vancouver, we equip our transit system with accessible and affordable bike parking…


Customers should plan ahead for potential weather-related delays

TransLink bus tires, explained

A common question we get asked during the snowy season is why doesn’t TransLink use winter tires? Simply put – we do. TransLink bus tires are winter…


People cross Granville Street at Robson Street, past a bus, in downtown Vancouver on a snow day

Shuttle buses during snow days, explained

The form of shuttle bus that you’re likely most familiar with are bus bridges where we “shuttle” passengers between SkyTrain stations that do not…


Bus driving through Vancouver in the rain

Here’s how bus operators prepare for heavy rain  

With heavy rain in the forecast, transit employees are busy preparing buses for extreme weather conditions, so they can continue getting customers to…


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…


Transit alerts in front of a SkyTrain

How to get real-time transit notifications sent to your phone

For transit users, information is everything. Real-time information helps riders know which routes to take — and which routes not to take — to save…


Customer speaks to a Lost Property Clerk to retrieve lost items

What to do if you lose something on transit

If you're reading this, you've likely left something behind during your commute and are praying to the transit gods that it's found. First off, take…


Compass Card in front of two Compass Vending Machines

DayPass, Monthly Pass, or Stored Value on your Compass Card — which is best?

A DayPass, Monthly Pass, or Stored Value on your Compass Card all offer flexibility and cost savings, so finding what’s worth it depends on your…


photo of three young people walking towards Coquitlam Central Station

How to take transit to school

Taking transit on your own is a big step towards independence. It can seem scary at first, but you’ll get the hang of it in no time with this guide…


Student uses phone and is at the U-Pass BC website: upassbc.translink.ca

How to load your U-Pass BC

If you're a new or returning post-secondary student in B.C., you've likely heard of a U-Pass BC. It's a low-cost monthly pass that gives eligible…


Did you know TransLink is more than just transit?

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 fund all…


Transit employees wearing high-vis vests direct people aboard a bus that reads

The largest event in Vancouver means the largest deployment of transit staff

Over 400,000 spectators are expected along English Bay to catch the fireworks on event nights. This makes the Honda Celebration of Light Vancouver’s…


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