Fare evaders take notice, Translink is getting some new teeth. The provincial government is making big changes to the legislation that governs the agency in order to crack down on cheaters. The changes follow an investigation by CKNW that found Translink has no ability to enforce the tickets it hands out to fare evaders. Transportation Minister … [Read more...]
Vancouver mayor weighs in on fare evasion
April 28, 2012 by
A member of the mayors' council on regional transportation is weighing in on the recent news coverage of Translink users getting a free ride. Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson says Translink has homework to do to make sure it's as efficient as possible, and that people are paying their fares and fines. "But beyond that, we gotta grow the transit … [Read more...]
No Skytrain fare gates for Main Street or Metrotown Stations
April 17, 2012 by
Two of the busiest Skytrain stations will not be getting fare gates next year. Translink C-E-O Ian Jarvis says that's because significant renovations would be required at the Main Street and Metrotown stations and there's not enough money in the budget. NDP Transportation critic Harry Bains says it doesn't make sense to have fare gates at … [Read more...]
Those Translink fare gates might not be so fool proof after all.
April 12, 2012 by
Those new fare gates coming on line soon won't be completely able to keep fare evaders out. We've learned the new turnstiles won't be going from the floor to ceiling meaning those who really want a free ride could climb over or under. However, inspite of that Translink's Ken Hardie says it will be extremely tough for those determined to … [Read more...]
Large fare hike rejected for Translink
April 11, 2012 by
No fare hikes for Translink commuters who use the fare saver books, but cash fares may go up. The regional transportation commission has decided to reject Translink's application for supplimentary fare increases in 2013. Transportation commissioner Martin Crilly says the decision means fare increases are limited to Translink's basic … [Read more...]
Fare gates and card readers starting to go in on Millennium Line
January 16, 2012 by
Translink continues to install fare gates and card readers along the skytrain system. Starting Monday, crews will start installing the devices on the Millennium Line. Spokesman Drew Snider says there will be plenty of signs, barriers and boards up at stations. "it's starting at Lougheed Town Centre on Monday. Just as they've been doing on the Expo … [Read more...]
BC’s Transportation Minister preaches patience when it comes to “possible” transit fare hikes.
January 10, 2012 by
BC's Transportation Minister says he understands the concern over possible transit fare hikes but is stressing they aren't garanteed to happen. Blair Lekstrom says every aspect of Translink will be looked at by an independant commissioner. He says "Mister Crilly the Commissioner, who is independant, is going to go out and engage the … [Read more...]
Larger fare increases on transit?
September 17, 2011 by
Higher fare increases on public transit. Ken Hardie says they could be coming as Translink works to upgrade the 25 year old Expo line and expand the system. Hardie says after years of keeping fare increases to the rate of inflation, over the next decadetrain and bus riders may have to pay more than that. He says transit users contribute about 52 … [Read more...]
TransLink fare gate installation gets underway
July 19, 2011 by
Beginning of Story Content Construction of the new SkyTrain turnstiles was kicked off by a crew of politicians at the Commercial-Broadway Station on Tuesday morning. TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis said ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Bus driver allegedly beaten for refusing fare evader
July 19, 2011 by
A West Vancouver bus driver was allegedly assaulted Monday evening after refusing to carry a man who wouldn’t pay his fare. According to police, a man attempted to board the bus without ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
