Free Transit for Veterans on Remembrance Day
To honour their service and sacrifice, TransLink will offer free transit to veterans and active military personnel on Remembrance Day, Tuesday, November 11.
Eligible Customers
- Veterans
- Active members of the Canadian Armed Forces
- Police and fire personnel
- Canadian Coast Guard members
- Officers from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans
- BC Ambulance Service personnel
To access free transit, eligible individuals must present a badge, military ID, Veteran’s Service Card, or appear in uniform.
Transit Use Details
- Veterans and eligible customers do not need to tap their Compass Card on buses and HandyDART trips.
- An accessible fare gate at SkyTrain and SeaBus stations will remain open from 8 a.m. to allow entry.
- Holiday fares apply for all other customers on Tuesday, November 11.
Additional Observances
TransLink also observes National Indigenous Veterans Day on Saturday, November 8, recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous veterans worldwide.
The Royal Canadian Legion will be distributing poppies by donation at various transit hubs in Metro Vancouver.
Customers are encouraged to use transit to attend Remembrance Day ceremonies across the region.
Author's Summary
TransLink honors veterans and service personnel with free transit on Remembrance Day, ensuring easy access to ceremonies while recognizing Indigenous veterans' sacrifices.