A 7 p.m. thank you for frontline workers, plus share your transit story and appreciation with us
Over the past week, every night at 7 p.m., a cheer has been ringing out across Metro Vancouver for healthcare workers and all frontline staff, and…
TransLink limits bus seating to promote physical distancing
Beginning from next week, TransLink will be limiting seating on buses in Metro Vancouver to enhance physical distancing measures. Roughly half the…
HandyDART fare collection suspended to protect operators and promote physical distancing
Beginning March 25, we are suspending fare collection on the HandyDART system. Because HandyDART fare payment can often require close interaction…
Minor service reductions and in-person customer service centre closures
Given significant ridership declines on transit due to social distancing measures in Metro Vancouver, TransLink will be making minor service…
TransLink moves to rear-door boarding on buses to promote social distancing
Beginning March 20, customers will be asked to board buses using the rear doors only where possible. Given TransLink cannot collect cash fares at…
A message to our customers on COVID-19
All of you are aware of the COVID-19 pandemic situation we are all facing. The magnitude of this public health crisis is unprecedented in our…
Take part in the international survey and help us improve bus and SkyTrain
We need your help so we can make our services even better! Did you know that TransLink is a member of two international benchmarking communities,…
Spring service changes to boost North Shore bus service
The new R2 Marine Dr RapidBus launches on April 6. Beginning April 6, transit on the North Shore is being boosted to provide more frequent and…
Changing the face of the skilled trades
My parents’ generation grew up with the image of Rosie the Riveter, an iconic skilled mechanic from the World War II era who demonstrated that women…
#IWD2020: Envisioning a fairer world with Tasia
Transit was not the first career that sprung to mind for Tasia Balding, the director of capital and major business Projects at BCRTC, which operates…
#IWD2020: “I wear a duty belt of tools. But the most important tool is my voice.”
Sergeant Cheryl Simpkin looks after the Community Engagement Unit at Transit Police. Her team works with with clients of the vulnerable sector and…
River District and North Shore Express to Metrotown bus routes approved
The new 31 and 222 bus routes start operating on April 6, 2020. Two new major bus routes have been approved to serve residents in Vancouver’s East…
Why does TransLink care about cycling?
When most people hear the word TransLink, they likely think about buses, SkyTrain, the Canada Line, or the SeaBus. Cycling is not the first thing…
Qiu-ing up for success
Most semesters, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC)’s Maintenance Engineering team gets some new co-op students. Women filling these positions have…
