Unless you’re one of the lucky few to catch a cab on New Year’s Eve, the annual TransLink tradition of free transit can be a life-saver.
For the 44th year, TransLink will be giving people a safe and free ride home on Dec. 31, from 5 p.m. until 5 a.m. on Jan. 1.
In addition to free transit, customers can expect more frequent service and extended hours on buses, SkyTrain and Canada Line this New Year’s Eve.
Fare gates will remain open and customers are advised not to tap Compass Cards, Wristbands or Minis.
Customers who begin trips prior to 5 p.m. should tap out, as per normal tapping procedures, to ensure they’re charged the correct fare.
Highlights include:
• Buses will run on a modified weekday schedule with some routes running additional evening and late-night trips.
• Starting at 2 a.m., all NightBus routes will depart from the NightBus District.
• SkyTrain will operate more frequent evening trains and extend service by approximately one hour later.
• SeaBus will extend service by about one hour with the last sailing from Lonsdale Quay at 2 a.m. and Waterfront at 2:22 a.m.
• West Coast Express will run regular westbound service with modified eastbound service in the afternoon.
Additional SkyTrain staff, Transit Police and Transit Security Officers will be on the system to direct customers and assist with crowd control.
Use Trip Planner to check your route and bus times. Visit translink.ca/holidayservice or call 604-953-3333 for more details.
