Effective Friday, TransLink says it is suspending fare collection on buses and will be asking passengers to board through rear doors only in an effort to promote social distancing.
Fares will still apply on other TransLink modes such as SkyTrain and SeaBus. The announcement comes a day after B.C.’s provincial health officer hinted at changes to rapid transit.
Public transit is considered an essential service, and Dr. Bonnie Henry had said TransLink should prevent passengers from sitting near drivers when possible, increase cleaning of buses and trains, and launch an awareness campaign to promote hygiene and social distancing.