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November 2, 2026 - Media Release

TransLink honours veterans with free transit on Remembrance Day

Holiday fares and service in effect on Nov. 11

a Coast Mountain Bus Company employee wears a red poppy on their navy blue uniform in recognition of Remembrance Day, standing beside a TransLink bus.

At a glance:

  • What’s happening: TransLink is honouring veterans and military personnel on Remembrance Day and recognizing National Indigenous Veterans’ Day.
  • Free transit: Eligible personnel can travel for free on bus and HandyDART all day, and on SkyTrain and SeaBus from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 11.
  • Impact on service: Sunday/holiday fares and schedules will be in effect on Remembrance Day, with no West Coast Express service and a system-wide moment of silence at 11 a.m.

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC – TransLink will honour the service and sacrifice of veterans, active military members, and other eligible personnel by offering free transit on Remembrance Day, Nov. 11.

TransLink also recognizes National Indigenous Veterans’ Day on Nov. 8, paying tribute to Indigenous veterans and military members, past and present, for their service to Canada and contributions to peace and security around the world.

Customers eligible for free transit include veterans, active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, police and fire personnel, Canadian Coast Guard members, officers from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and BC Ambulance Service personnel.

Those who are eligible can travel for free by presenting a badge, military identification, Veteran’s Service Card, or by wearing their uniform.

Free transit for veterans on Remembrance Day, Nov. 11:

  • Bus and HandyDART: Free all day for eligible customers.
  • SkyTrain and SeaBus: Free from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for eligible customers. One accessible fare gate will remain open at all stations during these hours.

The Royal Canadian Legion will also be distributing poppies and accepting donations at select transit hubs across the region.

TransLink encourages customers attending Remembrance Day ceremonies to take transit.

Remembrance Day service

Sunday/holiday fares and schedules will be in effect on Nov. 11.

  • Fares: A 1-Zone fare will apply for all other customers travelling across the transit system.

  • Bus, SkyTrain and SeaBus: Sunday/holiday schedules will be in effect.

  • West Coast Express: No service.

  • Customer service: The TransLink Customer Service Centre, Access Transit Customer Care Office, and Lost Property Office will be closed.

At 11 a.m., TransLink will observe a system-wide moment of silence to honour those who have served and sacrificed. Buses will stop at the nearest bus stop to observe the moment of silence, while SkyTrain and SeaBus will also participate.

Regular weekday service and fares will resume on Nov. 12.

More information:
Holiday Service Changes

Media downloads:
Remembrance Day photo

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