TransLink’s transit prices are on the rise once again.
On July 1, as part of its annual increase, single-use fares will rise by up to 10 cents, while day pass fares will increase by 25 cents and monthly passes will increase by one to two dollars, depending on the zone type. Concession stored value fares will be $1.85 and concession cash fares will be $1.90.
Compass Card holders will still benefit from a discounted fare compared to customers who pay in cash.
These changes are a part of phase one of the Mayor’s Council 10-year vision for regional transport to bring better services to our community.
“Even with these increases, Metro Vancouver continues to have the lowest average fare of all major Canadian cities,” said Translink in its official press release.
The scheduled changes are planned to help fund transit investments, to reduce overcrowding and to introduce new bus services. Improvements funded by this year’s increase include: new B-line bus routes, a 10 per cent boost in bus service and 15 per cent increase in HandyDART service by 2019, as well as a 20 per cent increase in rail services following the delivery of 56 new SkyTain and 24 Canada Line cars.
