Metro Vancouver Transit

• Langley City mayor says TransLink should have 1 elected governing body

  Currently, there are two governing bodies at the top of TransLink — the Mayors’ Council and TransLink’s board.

  Canada

  Mar 28
  
• TransLink fares expected to increase 2.3% by July

  The investment plan also suggests a one-time bump to Metro Vancouver property taxes this year by $80 million, which will cost $37 more for the median property owner.

  Canada

  Mar 27
  
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• Metro Vancouver bus, SeaBus services resume, special mediator appointed

  Bus and SeaBus services in Metro Vancouver returned Wednesday morning after the end of a 48-hour strike.

  Traffic

  Jan 24
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• New RapidBus service coming to Surrey and Delta

  The R6 launched Tuesday runs between Scott Road Station and the Newton Exchange, providing space for 20 per cent more riders and speeding up travel time by up to 10 minutes.

  Traffic

  Jan 2
• ‘Keep our customers moving’: TransLink unveils new winter tire for buses

  The new tires come with the highest winter rating available for bus tires. They will be installed on one-third of the fleet — about 500 buses — for a trial run.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2023
• TransLink presents accessibility plan amid HandyDART concerns

  TransLink officials are providing an update on 2023 priorities and goals on Wednesday, and will also be presenting an accessibly report.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
• Metro Vancouver transit fares up 2.3 per cent as of July 1

  SkyTrain and bus fares increased by 2.3 per cent, which equates to a five to 10 cent bump for every trip made by riders.

  Economy

  Jul 2, 2023
• SkyTrain workers reach tentative deal on five-year contract

  The union for more than 1,000 employees of Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain service says it has reached a tentative five-year deal with the BC Rapid Transit Co.

  Jun 30, 2023
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• Transit ridership hit 80 per cent of pre-pandemic levels by end of 2022, TransLink says

  The return to transit hit 80 per cent of 2019 volume in 2022 and is picking up steam this year as well, with TransLink ridership at 87 per cent of pre-pandemic levels in March.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
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• ‘Crisis levels’: SkyTrain workers union wants help dealing with violence on system

  The union for SkyTrain workers is the latest group that is calling for help amid a recent string of violent incidents within the transit system.

  Crime

  Apr 16, 2023