Coronavirus Transit

• Proposed 2.3 per cent fare hike heads to TransLink board on Thursday

  The fare hike is down from the 4.1 per cent increase the agency had originally planned for 2021, amid the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2021
  
• Coronavirus: Masks mandatory on B.C. transit, ferries, starting Monday

  "The message from TransLink is very clear: come tomorrow, it's no longer an ask — you must wear a mask," said TransLink spokesperson Ben Murphy.

  Health

  Aug 23, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus: TransLink losses estimated at $500M to $1.4B

  TransLink says losses linked to COVID-19 could range from $500 million in a best-case scenario to about $1.4 billion if there is a second wave of cases.

  Traffic

  Jun 18, 2020
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• TransLink says ridership up 85 per cent from peak of pandemic

  Boardings on West Coast Express were up a whopping 200 per cent, while SeaBus boardings were up 130 per cent. 

  Traffic

  Jun 10, 2020
• TransLink ups bus capacity to two-thirds, begins collecting fares Monday

  Metro Vancouver buses will feel a little more crowded starting Monday, as TransLink begins to relax its capacity limits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  May 31, 2020
• Halifax Transit to allow standing passengers on buses again

  In March, Halifax Transit prohibited standing on its buses and blocked off every alternate seat.

  Health

  May 29, 2020
• Coronavirus: OC Transpo will require Ottawa bus, LRT riders to wear masks starting June 15

  OC Transpo laid out its plan Thursday to restore transit service to levels seen before the coronavirus pandemic hit Ottawa.

  Health

  May 28, 2020
• Coronavirus hasn’t ‘significantly’ impacted Eglinton Crosstown construction: Metrolinx CEO

  The 19-kilometre, 25-stop Eglinton Crosstown light rail transit line is set to open in 2022.

  Health

  May 21, 2020
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• Ottawa pushing Rideau Transit Group to fix LRT issues by end of August

  Rideau Transit Group says work needed to fix ongoing issues with Ottawa's LRT will last until the end of the year, but staff want problems fixed by September.

  Politics

  May 13, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Public transit will not be ‘business as usual’ after reopening

  Reduced service levels, limited seating and enhanced cleaning protocols will still be in place, several transit agencies said, acknowledging that even more steps may come into play over time but declining to offer details.

  Canada

  May 1, 2020