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It’s I Love Transit Week

I Love Transit Week is back for its 12th year! This week-long celebration is a culmination of all things transit, and we are excited for you to be…


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TransLink and SCRAP-IT offer free transit in exchange for fossil fuel cars

Bring in your old vehicle and get a TransLink Compass Card preloaded with $800 TransLink is partnering with SCRAP-IT to offer a Compass Card rebate…


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Compass and age-based discounts begin for HandyDART users

HandyDART customers now pay less with more payment options HandyDART customers can now benefit from age-based discounts and contactless payment…


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Take a moment to reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Sept. 30

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation arrives at a critical time in Canada as Indigenous communities find the remains of children at unmarked…


SkyTrain Purist or Marathoner: What type of commuter are you?

Welcome to the poll series, this is where we pick your brains on all transit related topics. Leave an answer to our poll at the bottom of this…


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TransLink sees highest jump in ridership since start of pandemic

Back-to-School week is always a busy one for ridership in Metro Vancouver. This year, it brought about the highest ridership boost since March 2020…


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New Surrey-Delta RapidBus takes step forward

TransLink launches consultation for R6 Scott Rd. RapidBus TransLink and the municipalities of Delta and Surrey are seeking feedback on a proposed…


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Foldable, electric kick scooters can ride transit too

British Columbia's kick scooter pilot project is under way in participating communities across the province. Many of you are taking advantage of this…


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Help shape the future of accessibility programs at TransLink

Are you passionate, knowledgeable, and committed to improving accessibility and public transit? We’re looking for new members of the 2022 HandyDART…


TransLink and City of Richmond break ground on new Canada Line station

Construction begins today on a new Canada Line SkyTrain station that will help deliver better transit to the City of Richmond and the Capstan Village…


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Head back to school with these Fall Service Changes

Fall is synonymous with sweater weather, pumpkin spice everything, and of course, returning back to school. Historically, September is one of the…


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Masks mandatory on public transit

Transit users will be required to wear masks under the latest public health mandate As a result of the latest mandate from the Provincial Government…


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Fall service changes start on September 6, 2021

Much like the changing of the season, our service changes happen every January, April, June, and September. As Metro Vancouverites start reconnecting…


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Links & Tidbits: Keeping it clean with SkyTrain, celebrating TransLink employees, and news from the world of transit.

Links & Tidbits is our semi-regular roundup of interesting fodder about transportation and TransLink from the last few weeks or so. If you have…


A pair of kids wait for the 157 Lougheed Station bus

Kids aged 12 and under ride TransLink services for free, starting Sept. 1

We have exciting news for parents and children under 12! As part of a new provincial program, children 12 and under ride TransLink services free of…


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