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TransLink Senior Discount
Last Updated: September 17, 2026
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How To Claim the TransLink Senior Discount
TransLink is the transportation authority serving Metro Vancouver, providing public transit through buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus, HandyDART, and West Coast Express services. Its fare system offers different pricing based on the type of transit, travel zones, payment method, and passenger eligibility. Seniors can benefit from TransLink’s concession fare category, which provides discounted fares for eligible riders aged 65 and older.
To receive the TransLink senior discount, seniors must be 65 or older and have valid photo ID proving their age. Concession fares are available through applicable fare products, including Compass Cards and Tickets, and the current concession cash fares are $2.30 for 1-Zone, $3.40 for 2-Zone, and $4.60 for 3-Zone travel.
Verification Process
Be aged 65 or older.
Carry valid photo ID proving your age.
Choose an eligible concession fare product.
Present proof of eligibility when requested.
Terms and Conditions
The senior concession fare is available to customers aged 65 and older.
Valid photo ID proving age is required.
Fares vary according to the zones and fare product used.
Using a fare product without meeting its eligibility requirements can result in a fine.
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Kids 12 and Under Ride Free
Children aged 12 and under can travel free on TransLink buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express. Children using the gated SkyTrain, SeaBus, or West Coast Express systems can ask a SkyTrain attendant or use a Courtesy Phone for assistance through the fare gates.
Compass Card and Stored Value
A Compass Card can be loaded with Stored Value, monthly passes, or DayPasses. Using Stored Value provides a discounted fare compared with most cash fares, while the system automatically calculates the appropriate fare when applicable.
DayPass
A TransLink DayPass provides unlimited travel on buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus, and HandyDART for one day across all zones. The current concession DayPass costs $9.75, making it an option for eligible concession customers who plan to take multiple trips in one day.
Monthly Pass
Eligible concession customers can purchase an all-zone monthly pass for unlimited travel on SkyTrain and SeaBus within the applicable zones, along with unlimited bus and HandyDART travel. The current concession monthly pass is $66.95.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does TransLink offer a senior discount?
Q. How much is the TransLink senior fare?
Q. What age qualifies for TransLink concession fares?
Q. Can seniors use a TransLink Compass Card?
Q. Can children ride TransLink for free?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does TransLink offer a senior discount?
Q. How much is the TransLink senior fare?
Q. What age qualifies for TransLink concession fares?
Q. Can seniors use a TransLink Compass Card?
Q. Can children ride TransLink for free?
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