Free Transit for Veterans on Remembrance Day
TransLink will honor veterans and active military personnel this Remembrance Day by providing free transit on Tuesday, November 11. This gesture recognizes their service and sacrifice.
Who Is Eligible?
- 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 may show their badge, military ID, Veteran’s Service Card, or wear their uniform to access free transit.
Transit Access Details
- Veterans and eligible customers do not need to tap their Compass Card for buses and HandyDART trips.
- Accessible fare gates at SkyTrain and SeaBus stations will remain open from 8 a.m.
- Holiday fares apply to all other customers on November 11.
Additional Recognitions
TransLink also acknowledges National Indigenous Veterans Day on Saturday, November 8, honoring Indigenous veterans' sacrifices and their role in global peace and security.
The Royal Canadian Legion will distribute poppies by donation at various transit hubs across Metro Vancouver.
Customers are encouraged to use transit to attend Remembrance Day ceremonies throughout the region.
TransLink’s free transit initiative on Remembrance Day respectfully honors the dedication of veterans and essential service personnel across the region.