Getting Around
The efficient, integrated Translink public
transport system is good value and includes buses; electric trolley
buses; the computerised Sky Train (light rail) that has four
underground downtown stops as well as an elevated track; West Coast
Express trains (week days only) and SeaBus passenger ferries that
connect downtown to North Vancouver. The network reaches every part
of the city, including the beaches and ski slopes. After midnight
the regular bus system is replaced by a limited 'Owl' night bus
service on main routes. Fares are based on a zone system and
tickets are valid for buses, the SkyTrain and SeaBus with transfers
valid for 90 minutes from the time they are validated. Various
travel passes are available, but the cheapest is probably the
DayPass, which allows unlimited transport and is valid across all
zones. Taxis are easy to come by at taxi stands, hotels or by
telephone, but can be difficult to hail outside of the downtown
area. Vancouver's traffic and road situation is fairly
well-ordered, but hiring a car is not necessary in the city because
the public transport is more than sufficient.
