Vancouver’s TransLink offers public transit passes in exchange for old cars

Vancouver's transit authority TransLink is partnering with non-profit SCRAP-IT to offer customers public transit passes worth CAD$802 (US$638) when they scrap their old fossil fuel cars.

Residents in the Metro Vancouver area can apply online for the scheme to receive an eight-month adult single-zone pass or a 14-month three-zone concession Compass Card.

“We are facing a climate emergency and we must all take steps to reduce our carbon emissions,” said TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn.

“Partnerships like this help people make greener, more environmentally friendly choices. By choosing public transportation you are helping reduce congestion and the region’s carbon footprint.”

The authorit...