TransLink made $36.8 million last year, marking the first time they’ve written year-end reports in black ink since 2008. What makes the transit authority’s profitability even more impressive is that they did it with nearly five million fewer riders than last year. TransLink’s fares are up, their expenses are down, and they expect more riders than ever to cram their SeaBuses, SkyTrains and buses next year. But are the rising costs curbing your enthusiasm for transit?
