TransLink says its new R-6 Scott Road RapidBus is now cruising the streets on what it calls the busiest bus corridor south of the Fraser.
TransLink says the R-6 is geared toward Surry and Delta residents and Kwantlen University students, who can expect to shave a few minutes off their trips between Scott Road station and the Newton bus exchange.
A new year and a new Rapid Bus for Surrey! Today we launched the R6 Scott Road Rapid Bus. This will bring much-needed relief to the busiest bus corridor South of the Fraser that sees 30,000 passengers every weekday. With bus priority lanes and fewer stops, the new route will cut… pic.twitter.com/zOELtRUsAg
— Office of the Mayor (@SurreyMayor) January 2, 2024
The transit operator says the R-6 can carry more riders than past services as Surrey and Delta lead the way in growing ridership numbers in the region.
TransLink says ridership on Surrey and Delta buses is now 16 per cent higher than in 2019, and the new rapid bus will accommodate the growing demand.
