February 3, 2021
The best podcasts to listen to from The Buzzer
One of the best things about taking transit – aside from having somebody else do the driving for you! – is you can do something else en route to your…
November 25, 2020
Where our buses sleep at night, explained
You ride our buses during the day, but what happens when they go home at night? Well, just like the rest of us, our buses need some downtime and TLC…
October 27, 2020
Metro Vancouver bus routes pilot “stacked” destination signs
Bus operator Fraser Doucette and Transit Supervisor Blake Webb believe in delivering great service to our customers. So, for them, making sure the…
September 23, 2020
I Love Transit 2020: K–12 students ride the bus for free, Oct. 5–9
Every day is a great day to take transit, but there's no better week to hop on a bus than I Love Transit week! From October 5–9, 2020, students in…
By Allen Tung
September 10, 2020
Bus bulbs reduce the travel times and transform Metro Vancouver streets
If you've taken a stroll along Robson street lately, you might noticed some recent changes. Temporary patios now line the sidewalk, live music…
By Anh P
August 24, 2020
PHOTOS: How we rolled out the mandatory mask message to 1600 buses
Things are buzzing at TransLink and its operating companies as the mandatory mask policy came into effect today, Monday, August 24. We’re rolling out…
By Anh P
July 28, 2020
This is how to take public transit (bus) from Vancouver to Victoria and back
Don't let the lack of a car stop you from exploring our beautiful capital city, Victoria, this summer because you can easily take a day trip from…
By Allen Tung
July 20, 2020
15 years of the low-floor trolleybus in Metro Vancouver
Trolleybuses have been a part of Metro Vancouver’s transportation network for more than 70 years! The very first was a Canadian Car Brill T-44 ,…
By Allen Tung
July 10, 2020
Bus operator wrangles geese away from busy intersection in Vancouver
Photo: Mathew Bond If you'd told bus operator Kelly Podlubny he'd be escorting a gaggle of geese across the busy intersection of Main and Terminal…
June 22, 2020
All buses begin operating out of the Lonsdale Quay Exchange again
The upgrades to the Lonsdale Quay Exchange are almost complete! Starting on Monday, June 22, all buses will begin operating out of the Lonsdale Quay…
By Anh P
June 2, 2020
The print Buzzer turns 104 years old!
?The print Buzzer is turning 104 today? The first publication of the Buzzer was released on June 2, 1916. Throughout the years, the print Buzzer has…
By Anh P
May 29, 2020
Mapping your bike route and the “slow” streets movement
Cyclists on Hornby Street in Vancouver While transit ridership is down in most cities around the globe you might have noticed more people out…
May 28, 2020
A sneak peek at the redesigned bus transfers for community shuttle buses
The new bus transfer customers will receive on community shuttle buses starting on June 1. Starting Monday, June 1, fare collection and front-door…
May 4, 2020
Bus fare collection set to resume June 1
Bus operator barrier with a temporary plexiglass extension installed. Upgrades and installation of barriers allow for safe fare collection Beginning…
April 14, 2020
The spring 2020 edition of The Buzzer is now online
Perhaps a little known fact is your community managers on TransLink's social media channels also write for the print edition of The Buzzer that you…
By Allen Tung