Survival English: Navigating Bureaucracy in British Columbia ~ For English Language Learners.

HOW TO GET AROUND

Translink ~ Buses, Sea Bus, Canada Line, Sky Train, West Coast Express, and Handy Dart.

Information Services:  Call  Customer service:  Telephone Number: 1 (604) 953-3333

Website 

http://www.translink.ca/ 

The telephone service for Translink Customer Service is in English only.  When you call the above

telephone number for Customer Service, press "0" to wait and connect to a live operator who

can speak with you.  

At this point in time, 18 October, 2015, there are no guarantees that you will reach an operator

who has any other language than English.

http://www.translink.ca/en/Fares-and-Passes.aspx

When you go to the above link and click on it, you will reach a page that tells you about how to buy fares.

Tickets, the Compass Card, Faresavers, and Passes are explained in this link.

In all methods of getting around through Translink and its services, remember to keep your proof of purchase with you at all times. You will see "fare paid zone" signs. That means that you must be able to show your receipt for your fare paid in the form of a Pass, Compass Card, Ticket, or Faresaver voucher.