The Ride and Shine bus at the 2022 PNE Fair

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…


Compass Card being tapped on a card reader with a graphic of a bus, SeaBus, and train behind it. Confetti scattered around with copy that says Tap in to Win..

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…


The PNE Special bus arrives at Hastings and Renfrew

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…


View of eight trolley buses lined up on Pender for the first trolley service. Free rides were offered. 1948

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…


Passengers line up at Queen Elizabeth Park on Cambie St to board trolley coach 2054 on the first day of regular trolley service 1948

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…


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…


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…


A person taps a Compass Mini-Trolley at a fare gate

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…


A Canadian Car Brill T-44 trolelybus, parked at Vancouver Transit Centre

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…


Zachary talking to prospective vanpool users about the vehicle

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…


The window out of an Amtrak Cascades train, facing the ocean

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…


A sushi wrap in front of a vending machine at Lafarge Lake–Douglas Station

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…


Community Transit Volunteer Er Jun Ma standing behind a Waterfront Station entrance

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…


A bus in maintenance

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…


Joe Average holding a card with the Bee Line art

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…


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