February 27, 2014
Tapping made easy, for everyone
Hooray, we’ve already reached over 3 million taps in the system! We think this is a pretty cool first step in our Compass rollout. More good news:…
By Compass Team
February 25, 2014
Fare gate in action at Sapperton Station
A TransLink employee, Joanne Proft, was REALLY excited to use the fare gate. If you’ve been to Sapperton Station in the last few days, you might have…
By Compass Team
February 19, 2014
Transportation Commissioner approves changes to YVR AddFare
Ticket vending machines at YVR. I have some news for riders who buy single fare tickets from Canada Line Stations on Sea Island (YVR-Airport, Sea…
February 17, 2014
Olympic Memories: Mike Madill
Mike with his souvenir torch and TransLink staff official Winter Olympic Jacket We're going back four years in our collective memories and visiting…
February 14, 2014
The February 2014 issue of the Buzzer is on the system
The February 2014 Buzzer is on the system free of charge! The big chunk of content for this issue is devoted to remembering the 2010 Winter Olympics.…
January 21, 2014
Introducing Julia!
Hello there! Knock knock. Who’s there? It’s Julia. Julia Who? Julia the new Buzzer contributor! Why hello there! Nice to e-meet you. My name is…
By Compass Team
January 15, 2014
Poll: How can we best communicate with you in 2014?
Tell us how you want us to communicate with you It's a new year and time to start fresh. When I look ahead to what's on TransLink's to do list this…
January 6, 2014
Tap in like a pro
Just a few weeks into our first customers using Compass, and our Compass Card readers have already registered thousands of transactions…
By Compass Team
December 24, 2013
Buzzer blog editor away over the winter holidays
I'll see you all in 2014! I'm taking a break from the blog to catch up with family over the winter holidays. I'll be back in mid-January. But don't…
December 20, 2013
Santa taps to the North (shore)
Who wants to be on Santa’s “nice” list? We sure do! That’s why, when Santa came flying into town to do some work recently, and he asked to try out a…
By Compass Team
November 8, 2013
The November issue of the Buzzer is now on the system
A brand new print Buzzer is on the system! There's lot of great stuff in this issue. The main subject is about the launch of AskCompass.ca. This…
October 11, 2013
The October 2013 Buzzer is now on the system
The October 2013 Buzzer is on the system free of charge (as usual)! The big chunk of content for this issue is devoted to an update on the…
October 8, 2013
Fun Poll Results: Many of you have tried different smart-card systems!
Two weeks ago, we asked you what kind of electronic fare-systems you have tried around the world. This week, we get to take a look at the results!…
By Angela Chang
September 20, 2013
Fun Poll: What other electronic smart cards have you used?
Hello Buzzer readers! Metro Vancouver's Compass Card is coming soon If you have been following our recent posts, you probably know that we are now…
By Angela Chang
