Translink ends employer pass discount program

How does this affect you?

TransLink is discontinuing its 14-year-old Employer Pass Program (“EPP”) effective December 31, 2013.  This decision comes as part of a review of all discounts and programs offered by TransLink.

The Employer Pass Program provided an approximate 15% discount to members & also offered direct payroll deductions for pass holders.  For employees already enrolled in EPP, their EPP Passes will remain valid until December 31, 2013. New enrollments to the program will no longer be accepted.

What is next?

VCH and the other lower mainland health authorities will continue to support initiatives and programs that encourage staff to commute-to-work and opt for work-related travel that involves active and sustainable transportation alternatives. This is a responsibility we hold from an environmental as well as a personal wellness perspective.

Moving forward, the lower mainland health authorities are exploring options to continue to support staff use of transit for work and other travel needs.

Additional information

FareSaver tickets, sold in booklets of 10 in advance of travel, will also be transitioned out beginning in January 2014, but TransLink says the discount the tickets provided will be included on its new Compass Cards.

Click here for more information and to read the full notice from TransLink.

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