TransLink says it has recorded highest daily ridership in 6 years
Posted June 26, 2026 9:50 am.
Last Updated June 26, 2026 9:51 am.
TransLink says Wednesday saw the highest daily ridership, system-wide, in six years.
Nearly 1.4 million boardings were recorded that day, TransLink says, reflecting the high numbers of fans, commuters, students, and visitors taking transit on the day of the Canada-Switzerland FIFA World Cup match.
This marks the highest recorded daily boardings in a single day since March 2020, it says, with increases across every mode of transit.
“SkyTrain and SeaBus saw particularly strong gains as customers travelled to and from BC Place Vancouver, FIFA Fan Festival, Vancouver, downtown Vancouver, Lonsdale, and other key destinations,” it said.
“SeaBus service stood out as a key connection for fans, with boardings increasing by more than 80 per cent compared to a typical day. This reflects strong demand for travel between downtown Vancouver and Lonsdale, as customers used transit to move between major event areas and destinations across the North Shore.”
It says 859,500 total trips were recorded Wednesday — the highest daily ridership since the 2010 Winter Olympics, with 1.27 million trips on the busiest day.
TransLink says a boarding takes place every time someone boards a transit vehicle, while a trip includes an end-to-end journey, including transfers.
