TransLink’s annual reindeer bus, which appears every Christmas, will be in operation again this year from November 28th. The popular reindeer bus that runs around town is part of the Toys for Tots program, which collects toys and delivers them to families in need. This year marks the 38th year.
Staff from TransLink, Coast Mountain Bus Company, SkyTrain, Transit Police and West Coast Express are also participating in the fundraiser, and donations are also being solicited from the public.
Donations can be made in the form of unwrapped toys or cash at the TransLink Customer Service Centre at Waterfront Station, the SkyTrain Customer Assistance Centre at Commercial Broadway, or the Lonsdale Quay Bus Terminal in North Vancouver. For cash donations, a donation box will be available at the Waterfront Customer Centre until December 24th.
The West Coast Express Santa Train will also run on December 9th and 16th. That morning, you can receive a Compass Day Pass in exchange for a new, unwrapped toy or a cash donation, allowing your family to ride the train for free. Click here for the detailed Santa Train schedule.