Taking transit around Metro Vancouver is going to cost a little more come Saturday, July 1st, 2023 with TransLink’s board looking to vote in favour of fare increases for SkyTrain, SeaBus, bus and West Coast Express service. The fares are…
As of today, travelers can now use their contactless Interac debit card to tap in and out on buses, at fare gates in SkyTrain stations and SeaBus terminals, at West Coast Express stations and on buses. Interac is the network…
Due to a significant drop in ridership and through efforts to maintain social distancing, TransLink has struggled to maintain a level of income to support rapid transit services around Metro Vancouver. The province of British Columbia and TransLink are working…
In Canada and the US, we’re all accustomed to taking the bus with these shiny new vehicles, accessible ramps, air conditioning and displays showing the next stop. In Matamoros, Tamaulipas, taking the bus is a whole new adventure and for…
On October 5th, 2015 all TransLink buses and HandyDART vehicles across Metro Vancouver will change to a one zone fare. Any bus rides that cross fare zone boundaries (e.g. Burnaby into Vancouver) will only be the cost of a one zone ticket;…
Starting at 5:00 pm PST on Tuesday, December 31st, 2013, TransLink will be offering free rides on SkyTrain, Canada Line, bus and SeaBus until 5:00 am PST Wednesday, January 1st, 2014. For SkyTrain, the last Expo Line train towards King…
This New Year’s Eve, TransLink will be waiving all fares between the hours of 5:00 pm PST on Monday, December 31st, 2012 until 5:00 am PST on Tuesday, January 1st, 2013. It’s a great way to celebrate without having to…
Transit users in Metro Vancouver will be paying more to get around on buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus and the West Coast Express starting January 1st, 2013. TransLink is raising fares to cover costs for maintenance, operations, along with inflation. The last…
Heading out for a party on News Year’s Eve? TransLink is offering free rides after 5:00 pm PST until end of service on SkyTrain, SeaBus and normal buses. The last Expo and Millennium Line train leaves at 2:16 am, with…
As TransLink moves forward in it’s goal of upgrading the fare system on trains and buses, there’s a few sides to the switch from the existing fare media to smart cards. Upsides Cash is becoming a thing of the past…
