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Your Voice: How often do you take the bus?

TransLink released their annual ridership numbers last week, and bus boardings grew by 8.8 per cent in Richmond and South Delta from 2017 to 2018. This week, the News asked Richmondites how often they take city buses.
Your Voice
Clockwise from top left: Alex Buckman, Madlyn Lorico, Jacob York, Sandrine Joly, Mark Usi. Photos: Megan Devlin/Richmond News

TransLink released their annual ridership numbers last week, and bus boardings grew by 8.8 per cent in Richmond and South Delta from 2017 to 2018.

This week, the News asked Richmondites how often they take city buses. 

Madlyn Lorico

Madlyn Lorico

Childcare

“For the bus, I take it maybe six times a week. And then the train just two times a week.” 

Mark Usi

Mark Usi

Student

“I barely use (transit). I use my bike. It's more convenient.”

Jacob York

Construction

Jacob York

“Every day.”

Alex Buckman

Alex Buckman

Carpentry

“I don't. Never. I use my car.”

Sandrine Joly

Sandrine

Childcare

“Once in a while. Just to come shopping.”