TransLink has announced service changes to some Richmond bus routes, which will come into effect as of Sept. 7.
While the transit agency makes changes to bus service each April, June, September and December to reflect seasonal demand, some of the changes taking effect next month have been adjusted due to “significant” changes in ridership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TransLink says service hours have increased by 20 per cent on the 301 and 39 per cent on the 430 bus routes.
Meanwhile, service has been reduced by seven per cent on the 401, 402 and 406 routes, and nine per cent on the 410 route.
“Currently, weekday ridership on the 401, 402, 406 and 410 sits at around 47 to 56 per cent of pre-COVID levels,” a spokesperson for TransLink told the Richmond News.
“While some routes have seen modest frequency reductions, others like the 301 and 430, have seen significant increases.”
These are the service changes taking effect next month:
301 Newton Exchange / Richmond Brighouse Station
Monday to Friday:
- 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. – every 12 minutes (previously every 15 minutes); 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – every 12 minutes (from every 15 or 20).
New stops added at Alderbridge Way and May Drive.
401 Richmond-Brighouse Station / One Road
Weekdays:
- 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. – every 10 minutes (from seven to eight minutes);
- 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. – every 12 minutes (from every nine to 12 minutes);
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – every 10 minutes (from eight to 10 minutes).
402 Richmond-Brighouse Station / Two Road
Weekdays:
- 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. – every 15 minutes (from every 10 to 12 minutes);
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – every 15 minutes (from every 10 to 15 minutes).
406 Richmond-Brighouse Station / Steveston
Weekdays:
- 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. – every eight to 10 minutes (from every eight to nine minutes);
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – every 15 minutes (from every 12 minutes);
- 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. – every eight to 12 minutes (from every eight to 10 minutes).
Weekends:
- 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. – every 15 minutes (from every 10 to 15 minutes).
410 Richmond-Brighouse Station / 22nd Street Station
Weekdays:
- 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. – every eight to 8 minutes (from every six to seven minutes);
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – every 12 minutes (from every seven to 10 minutes);
- 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. – every eight minutes (from every seven to eight minutes).
Saturdays:
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – every 12 minutes (from every nine to 10 minutes).
Sundays:
- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – every 12 minutes (from every nine to 12 minutes).
430 Metrotown / Richmond-Brighouse Station
Weekdays:
- 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. – every 12 minutes (from every 15 minutes);
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – every eight to 15 minutes (from every 20 minutes).
Saturdays:
- 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. – every 20 minutes (from every 30 minutes).
Sundays:
- 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. – every 20 minutes (from every 30 minutes).
480 UBC / Bridgeport Station
Route continues to be suspended due to UBC predominantly holding classes online in the fall semester.
