Driving the SkyTrain! - Inside Vancouver's Transit System

What I love about bus in Vancouver is everyone says “Thank you” to the driver when they get off.

It’s actually impressive how much access they gave you Mike. Great job!

Omg I'm a bus driver and I busted a gut when you asked him to get behind the red line. 😂

I love how the trolly buses display said "masks mandatory" "Sorry" So Canadian, and so cute. I miss Vancouver.

Some day you should tell us how you get access to the "inside track" on projects like this. The degree of cooperation you are afforded and your access to behind-the-scenes processes is absolutely remarkable. We appreciate that you take your viewers with you. Right on!

13:50 Even the horns in Canada are kind, respectful, and I could almost hear a dash of apology.

Growing up in the Lower Mainland, I found this extremely cool. I can’t believe how much behind the scenes access you got, during a pandemic no less.

My husband: "even the buses say Sorry".

I’m Vancouver born and raised, too. Love this kind of thing, thanks so much for doing this!

My dad was a Translink driver from the mid 70's until sometime in the early 2000's. Operation sure has changed over the years.

This is amazing, as a daily transit passenger this gave me a even deeper appreciation for all translink staff 🙏😊

Most beautiful city in all of America. Best transit system too! Knight street represent!!!

I'm happy you used the term "trolley bus" for what many people call "electric buses." It makes this former MUNI rider proud. I had no idea how complicated it would be to maneuver between overhead lines. That was amazing. PS The one guy who didn't cover his nose with his mask - bad, bad, bad. Did you happen to mention it to him later? Oh, please don't strand passengers when you're driving. We get very upset. 😂

I'm living in Vancouver since 2018, this video kills all the curiosity that I use to have! hahaha, great content man...subscribed!

So cool! Great fun to ride along vicariously. In 2015 when I visited the Japan Railway Museum in Nagoya I won a lotto draw to operate the 750 series Shinkansen (bullet train) simulator. So I can relate to the buzz. That goes over 200 mph, but if you crash the simulator anywhere along the journey that's the end of your experience. I managed (with the help of a translator/coach) to bring the train into the destination station on time and perfectly lined up at the exit markers. Got a safe driver certificate for it too.

I love the Skytrain and the sound the buses make when the perch touches the cable. It's magic. 💜

So this is what it's like behind the scene. Thanks for showing us around and thanks to all the transit workers for keeping us moving!

Such a cool experience you got to do! Also, thanks for recognizing the works public transport workers do. I lived in London for three years and those bus drivers do amazing work!

One of the best DownieLive trips EVER! Not only did I have fantastic fun joining you, but you look transcendently happy. The sheer joy was so palpable, I could feel it through the video screen. Great job!

Thanks Mike, this is especially interesting to me. I am a retired bus driver in Sydney Australia with 37years service. My most common announcement when people would not move to the rear of the bus: " For your information, the rear of the bus is timetabled to arrive at the same time as the front, please move back" I hope one day that you can visit us and experience our public transport system. The ferries that service our magnificent harbour always delight visitors and locals alike.