August 18, 2023
Ride and Shine with TransLink at the PNE Fair, Aug. 19 to Sept. 4
We're back at the PNE Fair and we're so excited to invite you to stop by! Our exhibits this year are at three locations: between the Pacific Coliseum…
By Allen Tung
August 17, 2023
One Tap in to Win-ner gets five years of free transit: here’s how to enter
Taking transit is rewarding! You're reducing your carbon footprint and tapping into stress-free travel. Transit just got more rewarding! Our Tap in…
August 17, 2023
Take transit to the PNE Fair, Aug. 19 to Sept. 4
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…
By Allen Tung
August 16, 2023
Metro Vancouver’s trolley buses celebrate its 75th anniversary
Metro Vancouver is celebrating 75 years of the trolley bus! The first trolley bus, a Canadian Car Brill T-44, and route arrived on Aug. 16, 1948. It…
August 16, 2023
Vancouver’s 75-year journey with electric buses: sustainable transit solutions
As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, public transit agencies around the globe…
By Klaus P. Canavan
August 16, 2023
TransLink Podcast: Celebrating 75 years of the trolley bus
Come behind the scenes with us as What’s the T: the TransLink Podcast with Jawn Jang reveals the voices and stories that drive Metro Vancouver’s…
August 16, 2023
75 facts about Vancouver’s trolleybus system for each year of service
On August 16, 2023, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the launch of the trolleybus system back in 1948 — three quarters of a century ago! To…
By Kenny Ho
August 15, 2023
Tap into transit with the Compass Mini-Trolley
We have a new addition to the fleet of Compass Cards and products for Metro Vancouver transit: the Compass Mini-Trolley! It's available at the…
By Allen Tung
August 15, 2023
Ride a historic trolleybus for free on August 16!
Vancouver’s trolleybus network turns 75 this Aug. 16! We’re celebrating this milestone with the Transit Museum Society by offering FREE rides on two…
By Kenny Ho
August 11, 2023
TransLink Vanpool: a solution for better transportation on Mitchell Island
Two TransLink Vanpool vehicles recently visited Mitchell Island in Richmond as part of a showcase to businesses and workers a new way for commuting…
By Kenny Ho
August 4, 2023
Here’s how to get to Seattle, with trains!
Seattle is said to be Vancouver’s American counterpart, and for good reason — the Pacific Northwest scenery, diverse cultures, and vibrant outdoors…
By Kenny Ho
August 3, 2023
Ready your taste buds: new vending machines serve up on-the-go meals!
Feeling hungry? We’ve partnered with local small businesses Sushi Mori, Nicli Pizzeria, and Khaykery Bakery to bring their sushi, Italian subs and…
By Kenny Ho and Allen Tung
August 2, 2023
Aspiring urban planner shares takeaways after one year as a transit volunteer
Er Jun Ma advocates for transit and that’s why he joined the Community Transit Volunteer Program. As an urban planning student, Er Jun approaches his…
August 1, 2023
The 2023 Open Call for Innovation seeks your ideas to revolutionize transit maintenance
Imagine drones maintaining buses or being able to inspect SkyTrain guideways with augmented or virtual reality systems. Those are just a couple of…
By Kenny Ho
July 31, 2023
TransLink’s Pride bus: “Bee Line” by Joe Average
To reconnect Pride to our community, we’re honoured to partner with Joe Average to create a one-of-a-kind bus wrap featuring his iconic piece, Bee…