Free Transit for Veterans on Remembrance Day
To honour their service and sacrifice, TransLink will provide free transit to veterans and active military personnel on Remembrance Day, Tuesday, November 11.
Who Qualifies for Free Transit
- 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
Eligible individuals can show their badge, military ID, Veteran’s Service Card, or wear their uniform to access free transit. Veterans and qualified passengers are not required to tap their Compass Card on buses and HandyDART trips.
Service Availability and Accessibility
An accessible fare gate at SkyTrain and SeaBus stations will stay open starting at 8 a.m. on Remembrance Day to facilitate free boarding.
Additional Recognition
TransLink also honours National Indigenous Veterans Day on Saturday, November 8, recognizing the sacrifices and contributions of Indigenous veterans to peace and security 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 throughout the region.
Holiday Fares
Holiday fares will apply to other customers on Tuesday, November 11.
Summary: TransLink offers free transit to veterans and eligible public service personnel on Remembrance Day, with special accommodations for accessibility and recognition of Indigenous veterans.
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