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December 15, 2025 - Media Release

TransLink boosts winter bus service on 37 Metro Vancouver routes

Coquitlam and New Westminster have highest number of routes being increased

Two customers getting on 609 bus in Tsawwassen

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC – More frequent and reliable transit is coming to Metro Vancouver this winter, as TransLink increases bus service on 37 routes across the region. These changes will help reduce overcrowding, improve convenience, and extend service hours.

TransLink’s Winter Service Changes take effect Monday, January 5, 2026, and include:

  • All-day 30-minute service on #609 South Delta Exchange/Ladner Exchange, seven days a week.
    • This is the largest increase to any route this winter, improving convenience for customers travelling to and from Tsawwassen First Nation.
  • Continuous 30-minute weekday frequency on #80 River District/Marine Drive Station during middays.
    • Previously a peak-only route, connections will now be improved between the fast-growing River District and the Canada Line.
  • Adjusted SeaBus service on Sundays to improve reliability.
    • Last trip leaving Lonsdale Quay at 11 p.m. (previously 11:02).
    • Last trip leaving Waterfront Station at 11:22 p.m. (previously 11:16).

The second busiest bus route on the system — #335 Newton/Surrey Central Station — will also have added service during peak times to help reduce pass-ups and overcrowding. This is in addition to more frequency on three of the other top 30 most overcrowded routes: #49, #312, and #16.

The top five municipalities receiving the most new bus service this winter are:

  • Vancouver – more than 11,000 additional service hours on eight routes.
  • Coquitlam – nearly 10,000 additional service hours on 13 routes.
  • Burnaby – nearly 8,500 additional service hours on seven routes.
  • New Westminster – more than 8,000 additional service hours on nine routes.
  • Surrey – nearly 7,000 additional service hours on eight routes.

These boosts in bus service have been made possible through TransLink’s 2025 Investment Plan. With these new increases, including improvements to 53 routes this past fall, TransLink will have added about one-third of bus service expansion funded through the plan — with more improvements on the way in April 2026.

Go to translink.ca/servicechanges for complete route details and more information.

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Media contact:
TransLink Media Relations
E: media@translink.ca