Photo of woman standing in front of SkyTrain paying for parking on her phone with the TransLink PayByPhone Parking App

How to avoid paying for parking in Vancouver

Nothing puts a damper on an exciting local adventure more than dropping a small fortune into the parking meter when you arrive. Luckily, we have a…


Student with TransLink backpack in front of Coquitlam Central Station

Back-to-school essentials for the transit rider

Taking transit is an easy, affordable, and sustainable way to travel. It's also a great way to become more independent, and hone those critical life…


Metro Vancouver’s Millennium Line celebrates 20 years of service

It's been 20 years since the Millennium Line became a fully connected service linking with TransLink's bus network on September 3, 2002. SkyTrain's…


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…


Photo of construction way at Canada Line's Capstan Station in Richmond

Changes to Canada Line service in Richmond, September 6–8 after 10:30 p.m.

If the Canada Line to, from, or between Bridgeport, Aberdeen, Lansdowne, and Richmond–Brighouse station is your ride after 10:30 p.m., this update is…


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…


Bus seat testing site with information sandwich board on left and person sitting in bus seat on right, while looking at bus seat next to them on left.

We have a winner! Check out TransLink’s new bus seats

The results are in! Thanks to your input, we've chosen TransLink's new bus seats. This past spring, two types of TransLink bus seats designs had a…


MKV SkyTrain being manufactured

Next generation of SkyTrain cars take shape

TransLink's new SkyTrain cars are taking shape at a Canadian manufacturing factory in Quebec. The 205 new cars (our largest order ever) will allow us…


TransLink 2-for-1 Fair Friday's sign at the 2022 PNE Fair

Here’s how to get 2-for-1 admission at the PNE Fair

The PNE Fair is loaded with fun activities for the whole family, and it’s even more fun when you find ways to save! Introducing, 2-for-1 Fair…


Riders hold their phones up to record as they participate in the SeaBus singalong

WATCH: Hundreds sing ‘Someone Like You’ by Adele on the SeaBus

This SeaBus ride was a little different as people took a break from the views and their phones, choosing to connect with each other instead.…


Cyclists and bus passes by with autumn leaves on trees

Fall into increased transit service, starting on Sept. 5

As summer ends and people fall back into their routines with a return to work and school, we're increasing transit service on several key bus routes,…


Compass Card held up behind the PNE Fairground

5 ways to save at the PNE Fair

Going to the PNE Fair with your friends and family is truly the Vancouver way to close out an epic summer, for some even a tradition! With plenty of…


TransLink Exhibit at the 2022 PNE Fair

Don’t miss this TransLink exhibit at the PNE Fair

There's so much to see and do at the PNE Fair (Aug. 20 to Sept. 5, closed Mondays except Labour Day) — where to begin? Start with riding transit…


The PNE Special bus arrives at Hastings and Renfrew

Take transit to the PNE Fair, Aug. 20 to Sept. 5

Whether it’s sports games, concerts or a night out on the town, no matter the event, we’re here to take you to the people and places you love, and…


Photo of the Canada Line

SkyTrain’s Canada Line celebrates 13th anniversary

The Canada Line officially opened on August 17, 2009 and like the SkyTrain projects that came before it, the Canada Line has been transformative for…


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