“This is brutal for the Lower Mainland and hurting thousands”: Locals react to TransLink strike

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Local transit users who rely on TransLink services to get around daily are making their frustrations known about the current strike.

After talks broke down between Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC), an operating subsidiary of TransLink, and CUPE 4500, a 48-hour strike has shut down bus and SeaBus services across Metro Vancouver.

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“The strike by CMBC’s union has resulted in a complete shutdown of CMBC bus and SeaBus services. These services are expected to resume on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. Customers should arrange alternate travel plans if they typically rely on bus and SeaBus to get around,” reads a statement on TransLink’s website.



SkyTrain services, West Coast Express, HandyDART, West Vancouver Blue Bus, Bowen Island Community Shuttles, and Langley Community Shuttles are not affected by the strike.

So, what are commuters saying about the current strike?

One user suggests the province needs to step in.

Others are bringing attention to how Uber prices have skyrocketed.

TransLink adds that they will keep customers informed “on the latest developments as they happen”.



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