TransLink requires all passengers to wear face coverings as of Aug. 24
BC Ferries, TransLink and BC Transit require masks to board
Both BC Transit and TransLink made the announcement in separate press releases on Thursday
The assessment claims that the implementation of these changes could save transit users up to 10 minutes a day in travel.
Bus operator Ramgoat Buckaman said he was “dumbstruck” by the passenger’s words
Only one-third of riders are wearing masks as TransLink ridership is at 33 per cent of normal
System-wide TransLink saw an increase of about 85 per cent in ridership
TransLink, BC Transit will both begin to collect fares again on June 1
Temporary barriers will allow for front-loading on buses
Woman’s head was also violently slammed into SkyTrain seats
It’s too costly to take taxis back and forth to work, and graveshift worker has no other options
Maple Ridge council wants residents to be vocal about transit cuts and what it means to local riders
Metro Vancouver transportation authority says its losing $75 million a month due to pandemic
Transportation system needed for essential workers in the COVID-19 crisis
CEO Kevin Desmond said TransLink ‘will face cashflow issues within weeks’
Union says operators need more personal protective equipment
Ridership down by 90 per cent
