April 12, 2018
TransLink leads the charge launching new electric-battery bus trial
At TransLink, sustainability is very important to us and we are always exploring innovative ways to reduce carbon emissions while providing efficient…
April 3, 2018
Have your say on the new B-Line routes and Maple Ridge–Pitt Meadows Area Transport Plan, April 3 – May 31!
Next year, TransLink's launching four new B-Line bus routes in 12 Metro Vancouver communities—that means shorter travel times, shorter waits and…
By Allen Tung
February 2, 2018
Friday fun poll: on all-door boarding routes, do you board through the front, middle or back doors?
A lineup for the 99 B-Line at Commercial-Broadway Station. On January 1, we began piloting all-door boarding on the 95 and 96 B-Lines, joining the 99…
By Allen Tung
January 22, 2018
Double the fun: Double-decker buses will add to the fleet in 2019
Back in November of 2017, we launched our highly anticipated Double-decker bus pilot project, with two, double tall buses rolling out on various…
December 22, 2017
Holiday service reminder and happy holidays from The Buzzer blog!
It's that time of year again – where all of us here at The Buzzer blog send our best Christmas wishes to you, our amazing Buzzer blog readers.
December 21, 2017
Bridgeport Station bus bays are on the move!
Bridgeport Station bus passengers can expect a change in where they catch their bus starting December 22, 2017.
December 15, 2017
The December 2017 issue of The Buzzer is now on the system
Happy holidays! The December 2017 print Buzzer is now on the system. This season's issue is dedicated in part to Winter Service Changes as well as…
October 27, 2017
Coquitlam Central Station bus bays are on the move!
Heads up Coquitlam Central Station bus users, come October 30, 2017, your bus bay may be moving to make catching your bus a little easier. If you…
October 5, 2017
I Love Transit 2017: Electric buses—exploring the transit industry’s next frontier with our customers
The new fast-charge battery-electric bus operating in Seattle. It’s I Love Transit Week! A week where we celebrate our riders, transit enthusiasts…
By Allen Tung
September 22, 2017
New community shuttle buses arrive for Bowen Island
The first of three brand-new community shuttles for Bowen Island entered service this week. Hey Bowen Island! Exciting news—the first of three…
By Allen Tung
September 1, 2017
The September 2017 issue of the Buzzer is now on the system!
Fall is upon us! This means kids are gearing up to back-to-school, fall service changes are coming (make sure to follow our Bus Route Buzz series to…
September 1, 2017
UBC Exchange bus stops are moving September 4!
Riders of the 99 B-Line and the 49 Metrotown Station this announcement is for you! The bays for both routes will be moved to improve customer…
August 22, 2017
The Buzz is Back! Fall Service Changes begin September 4
While the vast majority of Metro Vancouver continues to enjoy the final months of summer sun, sand and surf, we're working hard behind the scenes to…
August 3, 2017
2016 Transit Service Performance Review: what are the top five routes in your area?
Last week, TransLink released the 2016 Transit Service Performance Review, a comprehensive look at ridership and service productivity for bus,…
By Allen Tung
May 12, 2017
New electric bus rolls on Vancouver streets beginning May 15, 2017
You read that right! On Monday, May 15, 2017, a three-month test of an electric battery-powered bus will begin! The bus, provided by BYD Canada at…