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TransLink announces layoffs, route cancellations, and service reductions as 'cost-saving measures'

“This has been an incredibly tough decision and one we do not take lightly,” says TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond

Apr 20, 2020 9:18 AM Read more >

TransLink could be 'unrecognizable' without senior government cash: Mayors' Council

"We are talking about segments and routes of the transit system completely gone out of the system," says council chair Mayor Jonathan Cote

Apr 14, 2020 12:38 PM Read more >

TransLink losing $75 million per month, seeks emergency funding

TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond says ‘dire situation’ could force cancellation of entire routes

Apr 14, 2020 12:01 AM Read more >

North Shore’s R2 RapidBus makes quiet debut

The long-awaited Marine-Main R2 RapidBus entered service with little fanfare, as COVID-19 has kept commuters at home

Apr 7, 2020 3:27 PM Read more >

BC Ferries is screening passengers for COVID-19 before allowing them to board

Transport Canada announced new measures on Sunday regulating commercial passenger vessels and ferries to stop the spread of COVID-19

Apr 6, 2020 7:10 AM Read more >

Union representing BC Ferries workers readying for battle after layoffs

Unionized workers are surprised BC Ferries “announced layoffs without taking any of the steps they are obligated to take under the collective agreement.”

Apr 5, 2020 8:15 AM Read more >

BC Ferries cuts sailings on major routes, suspends service on others

Service levels will be cut in half, with some routes in and out of Vancouver suspended entirely

Apr 3, 2020 12:47 PM Read more >

Developer floats public gondola plan for West Vancouver (IMAGES)

A two-kilometre air tram from the Marine Drive area to Cypress Lookout

Mar 30, 2020 9:57 AM Read more >

BC Ferries advises against non-essential travel

The news comes after several small B.C. communities asked visitors to stay away

Mar 25, 2020 7:35 AM Read more >

Here is how to get a partial refund on your March Compass card

TransLink will offer partial refunds due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 24, 2020 5:23 PM Read more >