May 12, 2022
Class of 2022, pick up your Compass GradPass!
Congratulations graduating class of 2022! We are so proud of your hard work and hope you enjoy two free days of unlimited transit with your Compass…
By Sadie Chung
May 11, 2022
Follow these etiquette tips when riding transit
Emily Carr University of Art + Design students continue to wow us with their creativity — now with these illustrated posters portraying good and…
March 16, 2022
In search of the SkyTrain Attendant behind the kind note
Remember when someone did a random act of kindness for you? Or the time you did it for someone else? For Sera Oh, it happened on the SkyTrain. But in…
March 10, 2022
Mask mandate lifted for Metro Vancouver transit
In alignment with provincial health orders, masks will no longer be mandatory on most TransLink services effective midnight tonight. This change is…
March 8, 2022
International Women’s Day 2022: Celebrating the women who move us and #BreakTheBias
March 8 is International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias, and we're focusing on how we can break the bias within transit.…
February 22, 2022
What you need to know about the proposed Burnaby Mountain Gondola
The proposed Burnaby Mountain Gondola project recently took a step forward with Burnaby City Council endorsing it. The idea of a gondola connecting…
February 15, 2022
Transit enthusiast turns passion into profession
Many of us overlook the coolest things in our daily lives because they're simply always there. One of these things can be transit. A transportation…
By BCRTC Staff
January 5, 2022
This is why you see SkyTrain Attendants onboard during snow
Nothing is immune when adverse winter weather wallops a city. There's no panacea, but the accompanying challenges can be mitigated through smart…
By Allen Tung
December 23, 2021
A Christmas Miracle: This rookie transit operator gets her bucket list wish
Eyes full of wonder and delight like a child on Christmas morning, rookie bus operator Erika Jensen’s face lights up no differently each and every…
November 11, 2021
Transit Operator who served in Afghanistan reflects on Remembrance Day
It’s a moment of quiet reflection, a somber yet grateful feeling that rushes over Michael Almeida when he attends a Remembrance Day ceremony. Michael…
November 8, 2021
How transit has been a live classroom for these engineering students
To solve problems. That's the job description for an engineer. And both Layla Robson and Paula Themmen have strong ambitions to solve a huge problem…
By Allen Tung
October 22, 2021
Poll: How do you spend your time on transit?
We all have our favourite pastimes. Whether you're an avid bookworm, a movie lover, or a musician, we manage to find ways to entertain ourselves…
October 5, 2021
Transit is Lauren’s raincoat during the fall and winter months
The fall and winter months bring about unpredictable weather in our part of the world. Sunshine in the morning can turn into showers in the afternoon…
By Allen Tung
October 4, 2021
The 8 best taco shops in Metro Vancouver to visit near transit
Who doesn't love a great taco? Vancouver's home to so many wonderful and delicious taco shops we all have a favourite! We found some of the best taco…
October 1, 2021
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…