TransLink officials are providing an update Thursday morning about new coronavirus initiatives being implemented on the system.
Phase 2 to reopen B.C.’s economy began on Tuesday but ridership across the Lower Mainland has been down significantly with more people working from home.
However, TransLink expects that to change in the coming weeks, according to spokesperson Jill Drews. There have been concerns about commuters not being able to physically distance on the SkyTrain and Drews has previously recommended riders wear masks if the trains get busy. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] On May 8, TransLink suspended planned service reductions and the 1,500 layoff notices it was planning to hand out to