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TransLink is getting up to $300 million dollars in additional provincial funding, but there was no financial commitment from Ottawa in the federal budget. Global News Morning speaks with Denis Agar of Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders about how far the provincial funding will go toward addressing surging ridership and crowding.

While there was no new funding for Metro Vancouver transit in Tuesday’s federal budget, the provincial government is stepping up with another cash infusion. It’s needed, the province says, to help the system keep up with record population growth. Aaron Mcarthur reports.

The mayor of Langley City says it’s time to overhaul the governance of TransLink, to streamline it and make it more accountable to taxpayers. Emily Lazatin reports.

Transit fares are expected to rise by 2.3 per cent by this July, which will equate to a five- to 10-cent bump in fare per trip for Metro Vancouver riders. Andrea Macpherson reports.

Get ready to pay more for public transit in Metro Vancouver, starting on July 1. TransLink says it is in a financial crisis and fares need to increase to prevent service cuts. Catherine Urquhart explains what you need to know about the hike.

Metro Vancouver mayors have approved a 2024 funding plan to help ease overcrowding. But they’re warning both the provincial and federal governments more money is needed to keep TransLink afloat beyond 2025. Richard Zussman reports.

After being passed over in the federal budget the BC government has stepped up with money for public transit. Global News Morning sits down with TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn to discuss how far the funding will go toward meeting public transit needs.

Convicted child killer Allan Schoenborn gets a new name. Vancouver police defend their actions after video captured an officer punching an Indigenous woman who was in handcuffs. And TransLink gets a funding boost, but it didn’t come from the federal budget.

Global News Morning speaks with TransLink Mayors’ Council Chair Brad West about the push to get the provincial and federal governments to invest more money into transit.

Speaking at a press conference Monday, TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn said this transit strike by Coast Mountain Bus supervisors has got to end. He urged both sides to return to the bargaining table and said the wage increase the supervisors are asking for is unrealistic in this current climate.

The snow is making for a messy morning commute for both drivers and transit riders. TransLink Spokesperson Tina Lovgreen discusses the impact the snow is having on transit operations.

The TransLink Mayors’ Council is calling on Metro Vancouver residents to help put pressure on the provincial and Ottawa for more funding to transform transportation in the region. Alissa Thibault reports.

Metro Vancouver mayors are pressuring the provincial and federal governments for more money to pay for some big projects. Projects that will transform transportation in our region. Emily Lazatin was at the launch of a new campaign and has more on what’s on the mayors’ wish list.

TransLink has launched its new rapid-bus service to help speed up the commute along the busiest traffic corridor South of the Fraser. As Emily Lazatin reports, the new service represents TransLink’s largest service expansion in three years.

TransLink is launching new limited-edition Compass Cards to mark the 20th anniversary of the themed iconic holiday film, Elf. A total of 1,200 of the themed — collectible cards will be part of a limited release on Wednesday.

TransLink and the Mayors’ Council have rolled out plans for the region’s first three Bus Rapid Transit lines, which could be up and running by 2027. Travis Prasad reports.

While it doesn’t exactly have the best track record when it comes to winter weather, TransLink says this year will be different. Alissa Thibault reports.

TransLink has unveiled its plans to make public transit as smooth as possible when the cold and snow hits Metro Vancouver. Emily Lazatin has more details about TransLink ‘s plans for facing major challenges in winter weather.

A new online survey is asking people to share their thoughts on the gondola project, along with details on their travel patterns and modes of transportation when travelling to Burnaby Mountain.

All levels of government have said expanding Metro Vancouver’s transit network is a top priority, but paying for it remains the big challenge. As Emily Lazatin reports, the TransLink Mayors’ Council has now designated its top priority projects, and is submitting those funding requests to the federal government.