Transit 101
Get the inside scoop on travelling by transit. Our short videos will tell you about transit zones, how to buy tickets, where the security phones are and lots of other handy hints, like using your mobile phone to find out when the next bus is coming. So sit back, press play and get ready for some useful tips for your next transit trip!
Sarah’s Vlog
Part 1 - Transit 101 - 03:08
Meet Sarah as she travels from downtown to Metrotown and back by bus and SkyTrain.
Part 2 - Safety & Etiquette - 02:31
Sarah finds out where SkyTrain’s silent alarm and speakerphones are, along with other safety tips, and meets some passengers who need to brush up on their transit etiquette.
Using Next Bus
01:33
Your mobile phone is your secret weapon to find out when the next bus is coming.
If you’re new to our transit services:
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Buses:
From rapid transit buses to trolley buses and standard buses, 85% of Metro Vancouver residents have a bus stop within 400 metres of their home.
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Community Shuttles:
Small minibuses that provide local area service and connections to the transit network.
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SkyTrain:
Light rapid transit system from Surrey to downtown Vancouver.
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SeaBus:
Ferry service from North Vancouver to downtown Vancouver.
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West Coast Express:
Commuter rail service from Mission to downtown Vancouver.