1. Compass card 2. Ruckify 3.Text the bus 4. 4 hour parking 5. Flush 6. Facebook Groups 7. Evo 8. Student discounts Thanks for sharing the eight hacks ..Like it
I’ve lived in Van for years and two of these were new info for me. Ruckify and the toilet one. Lol. Until now i just had my own database of hotels whose toilets i could discretely use. How my world has opened up!
I’m definitely gonna do the bus texting thing, the student discounts and the ruckify rental thing once I move to Vancouver in 2-3 months… thank you so much ☺️
6:30 Drink so much water & coffee too and can relate. Honestly, Vancouver does have a shockingly low amount of public washrooms that is easily accessible when you're out and about. Even worse now with COVID.
Thanks for these Vancouver vids, Adam. I'm looking to move from the UK to the Vancouver/Greater Vancouver area in the next few years so these kinds of guides are so useful. Would love to see more of the Greater Van area and Sea-to-Sky corridor. Have been a few times as one of my best mates has been a Whistler local for about 15 years but seeing around places like Squamish and even the Tri-City area would be very cool. Also a video on dog friendly places//parks would be awesome, too. Cheers.
Omg your style is even better now Vid is so smooth Transitions and your jokes I’m in love And all ad with bulbs it’s one of the most native ads ever 👌🙌
Thanks Adam , did not know about the ruckrentals or flush app . Will be using both I'm sure. A correction on the compass card to note , $6.00 (not $20) to purchase first time and single fare is now $3.00 or $2.40 with card .
About "text the bus" u can use tcomm which is better and it says next bus plus u can see where it is and if the bus is early or late and it will say that
Lots of helpful info, thanks! Regarding the Compass Card I've seen elsewhere the cost is $6, which I guess is the nonrefundable portion. Has it changed?
Also if your woundering how some people have the red compass cards it's because they are disabled or have a disability and you cant just normally get them by going and buying one
Re: Compass Cards. Users purchase a Compass card for a $6 refundable deposit, then load it with stored value. The $6 deposit can be used temporarily if a rider forgets to maintain enough stored value, but the value on the card must be replenished above $6 before the next trip or they will not be able to tap in. A reloadable monthly one-zone adult Compass Card in Metro Vancouver costs $98. That's the cheapest way to travel, and it only works for those who live relatively close to work or school. A two-zone pass sets an adult transit rider back $131 and a three-zone adult pass costs $177. Got rid of my last vehicle in 2010 and been a monthly transit pass (aka Compass Card) ever since.
I want to share another tip here... it can save you $1 on your compass card. For example, you work in downtown and finish work at 6:15PM, and you need to take skytrain to Metrotown, normally it will cost you $3.45 because it's 2 zone. But if you tap out at Joyce station after 6:30PM and tap in again. It will only cost you $2.40 (1 zone)
Does 9 am to 6 pm parking means that parking is free after 6 pm with no limit on duration? I see on PayByPhone 9 am to 6 pm for downtown area. So, am I permitted to park after 6 pm? And I don’t need to pay for parking after 6 pm at those PayByPhone spots?
I can't wait until you find your way to British Columbia. Once you get here (proverbially) I recommend splitting it into two episodes. Mainland BC and Vancouver Island. The scenery is intense and being a popular tourist destination British Columbia and Vancouver Island have way too much to offer to be covered in less than a half hour.
I started texting the bus several years ago, but have upgraded to just using their website on smartphone. Same sort of deal, but you can see how many and how often they are coming. Or preplan a trip. Isn't it just $6 for the compass card, not $20? I have the Keychain and have it on autoload, for when I need to take transit. I didn't know about the flush app, that's awesome, for someone with an autoimmune disease... gonna download it. Thanks for the tips :) Also will be checking out the renting app, what a great idea to not have to buy anything you probably won't use a lot!!
Hey..I am in Saskatchewan and plan to move to Vancouver but the cost of living seems to be on a higher side ..so we plan to spend the initial few years in Surrey..could you please make a vlog or give us some information about the place..
There is a fee for using the pay parking app. I think it is 0.35 per transaction. Also, I think if you pay cash for the bus you don't get to transfer and must pay again at each leg of the trip.
Vancouverite here who used to take skytrain rides with compass card, did I read via CC that you're saying that one buys compass card for $20? (Sorry I can't hear all kind of sounds) Actually, I had to deposit $5 just for the compass card (it contains three types: mini compass, waistband and regular sized one), and loaded some $ whenever I needed to.
@@AdamJBell Well differences and I know vancouver taxes differently for foreign nationals including US citizens to buy as well and depending on the length of stay per year in Canada as well as taxes in general as well differences in lifestyle
i'm sooo happy i got ur channel and ur videos r SO helpfule and just simple. they r ganna help me A Lot . i also have a question since u were a student maybe u can help me . is it possible for a student to work part-time jobs while they are studying at a Uni? what if they got full scholarships or just anything? would the uni allow them to work outside of the campus
Life hack: if you want a seat on the train a vancouver city centre, take other train down to waterfront where everyone gets off then the train will head back towards vancouver city centre and boom you got a seat
1. Compass card
2. Ruckify
3.Text the bus
4. 4 hour parking
5. Flush
6. Facebook Groups
7. Evo
8. Student discounts
Thanks for sharing the eight hacks ..Like it
Adam's my Vancouver oracle. Straightforward honest advice, always. Adam, you're a beast.
Haha thanks Liam, Much appreciated man 🙌 That's what I try to do!
I’ve lived in Van for years and two of these were new info for me. Ruckify and the toilet one. Lol. Until now i just had my own database of hotels whose toilets i could discretely use. How my world has opened up!
It literally took me 3 years of being a student in Vancouver to learn about the bus texting system
Yeah took me over a year hahah
Using Transit. It’s a app and much better than texting the bus.
I moved here Nov 2020.. Learning continues 😀
Bro. I started watching your channel a month ago. Currently binge-watching since 2 hours. Keep up homie!
Vancouver ftw.
Love from Ontario
I’m definitely gonna do the bus texting thing, the student discounts and the ruckify rental thing once I move to Vancouver in 2-3 months… thank you so much ☺️
Im moving in April. Thx for the advice
No problem, glad to help 🙌
Good luck 🍀
good luck there ,have fun💙
6:30 Drink so much water & coffee too and can relate. Honestly, Vancouver does have a shockingly low amount of public washrooms that is easily accessible when you're out and about. Even worse now with COVID.
Great video! There are also some free 2 hour spots downtown if ya know where to look! 😉
That's true! I'm always trying to remember each place that's free 😆👍
Very helpful. This is something no one tells you generally. Thanks a lot, Adam for sharing :)
Just what I was thinking. Glad to help 😀
I'm moving to Vancouver end of this month, thank you for the very helpful resources! 💕
Happy to help! I wish you good luck on the move 😄
Am willing to move to Vancouver within this December for studies
Thanks for the vidoe
Nice choice 👍 I hope your move goes well!
why get educated in a place that has so many bums and street junkies?
@@AdamJBell thanks
The Ruckify tip is helpful. Thanks, buddy!
Your youtube channel has grown so much! so happy to see this! 😍
Yes it has been! Forever grateful for the initial support 🙌😄
Thanks for these Vancouver vids, Adam. I'm looking to move from the UK to the Vancouver/Greater Vancouver area in the next few years so these kinds of guides are so useful. Would love to see more of the Greater Van area and Sea-to-Sky corridor. Have been a few times as one of my best mates has been a Whistler local for about 15 years but seeing around places like Squamish and even the Tri-City area would be very cool. Also a video on dog friendly places//parks would be awesome, too. Cheers.
Tip: DO NOT unless you are well off, vancouver is a shit hole
Omg your style is even better now
Vid is so smooth
Transitions and your jokes I’m in love
And all ad with bulbs it’s one of the most native ads ever 👌🙌
I've been to Vancouver one time, can't wait to go back!
Bus fare is actually $3 or $2.40 with a compass card...
Thanks Adam , did not know about the ruckrentals or flush app . Will be using both I'm sure. A correction on the compass card to note , $6.00 (not $20) to purchase first time and single fare is now $3.00 or $2.40 with card .
I think you can get the $6 back if you return the card too.
You're right! My memory was off 🙌
been wanting to move to vancouver for a year now, all the way from India. Your videos have been quite helpful. Hope this pandemic ends soon.
About "text the bus" u can use tcomm which is better and it says next bus plus u can see where it is and if the bus is early or late and it will say that
Great job 👌 .I find this information useful .
Ruckify and the compass card thing in terms of saving money is helpful. Thanks
Thanks for sharing all the info !
Would you please make a video specifically about the student's life and hacks ?
Lots of helpful info, thanks! Regarding the Compass Card I've seen elsewhere the cost is $6, which I guess is the nonrefundable portion. Has it changed?
Compass cards only cost 6$ (refundable), not 20$!
But thanks for the tips ❤️👍
yes I was about to say the same thing!
It's $3.00 to take transit not $2.75.
@@vancouverkristy One zone is $3.00 if you don't use a Compass Card; with a Compass Card it is $2.40
@@catecurry48, still not $2.75.
Awesome! Moving in January! This is all so helpful:)
all very helpful information im moving to Vancouver for work so this is nice to know
Awesome video, never knew about Ruckify, it will come in handy for sure.
These were some really good hacks! Learned something new thanks :) I just moved to Vancouver Canada day 😁
🙌awesome to hear Nicole!! Thanks!
currently binge watching your videos. very helpful!! thank you
Hi I'm from India who is looking forward to move to canada nd this hacks were great help thank you I always watch ur content
Man, you really love Vancouver
Thank youuuuuuuuu for all these hacks!!!! Really usefulll video and also funny haha with all your jokes xD!!
Diggin what you’re doing bro , keep it up 🇨🇦
Another alternative to texting the bus is using the transit app
Amazing as always! Love to see more videos like that.
Thank you Munazza, I will plan to do more like this 🙌🙌
Also if your woundering how some people have the red compass cards it's because they are disabled or have a disability and you cant just normally get them by going and buying one
Youre killin bud...love your stuff
Your videos are great. Gonna shift to vancouver, so i keep binging on them 😂
Re: Compass Cards. Users purchase a Compass card for a $6 refundable deposit, then load it with stored value. The $6 deposit can be used temporarily if a rider forgets to maintain enough stored value, but the value on the card must be replenished above $6 before the next trip or they will not be able to tap in. A reloadable monthly one-zone adult Compass Card in Metro Vancouver costs $98. That's the cheapest way to travel, and it only works for those who live relatively close to work or school. A two-zone pass sets an adult transit rider back $131 and a three-zone adult pass costs $177. Got rid of my last vehicle in 2010 and been a monthly transit pass (aka Compass Card) ever since.
Downloading the transit scheduling app is way better than texting the bus
texting the bus is so helpful! Pre covid when I bussed, I did it all the time
Love and Van and never knew about Ruckify. Thank you!
I want to share another tip here... it can save you $1 on your compass card. For example, you work in downtown and finish work at 6:15PM, and you need to take skytrain to Metrotown, normally it will cost you $3.45 because it's 2 zone. But if you tap out at Joyce station after 6:30PM and tap in again. It will only cost you $2.40 (1 zone)
That's a good one lol
@@IzzyOnTheMove I save ~$20/month because of it
in 2010's the bus fare for a 2 zone used to cost $1.75... i think bus fare should go back in time
Oh man! Very helpful! Be there soon... thanks.
These tips are very helpful! Thanks for sharing!
Wow, that was a very helpfull video! Thanks a lot.
Does 9 am to 6 pm parking means that parking is free after 6 pm with no limit on duration? I see on PayByPhone 9 am to 6 pm for downtown area. So, am I permitted to park after 6 pm? And I don’t need to pay for parking after 6 pm at those PayByPhone spots?
Love this video! Great content Adam. BTW I play basketball so count me in whenever you get a game going lol
Thanks Solomon 🙌 Sure thing, we'll have to do that down the road!! 🔥
Cool thumbnail, thanks for using my picture.
Love your videos, they're very helpful, thank you!!
I can't wait until you find your way to British Columbia. Once you get here (proverbially) I recommend splitting it into two episodes. Mainland BC and Vancouver Island. The scenery is intense and being a popular tourist destination British Columbia and Vancouver Island have way too much to offer to be covered in less than a half hour.
lol... their called parking meter maids :D very good info. video
That was possibly the best sponsor ad I've ever seen 😎
Smart idea !! Good for you!
Thanks for this!! Ruckify coupon!! Awesome!! 👍💕
Can't find Ruckify's website any more. Has it been out of service?
moving to van soon i dont have any idea how to live in such big cities (population in my town is 250 000)
you can also search the bus stop code on google
Question should I buy a month pass or add stored value
I started texting the bus several years ago, but have upgraded to just using their website on smartphone. Same sort of deal, but you can see how many and how often they are coming. Or preplan a trip. Isn't it just $6 for the compass card, not $20? I have the Keychain and have it on autoload, for when I need to take transit. I didn't know about the flush app, that's awesome, for someone with an autoimmune disease... gonna download it. Thanks for the tips :) Also will be checking out the renting app, what a great idea to not have to buy anything you probably won't use a lot!!
you can also just use apple maps for real time bus tracking if you don’t have the bus stop number!
What’s the basketball group? My fiancé has been looking for one since we moved here
BC car insurance is 2 times expensive than that of Alberta. ICBC grips monopoly in BC while other provinces have multiple car insurance companies.
Wow! Thanks for this 👍🏻
Thanks for your vidio Adam...its make me more information about vancouper & campus overthere👍
Since this is one week old video, let me tell you it’s $2.40 per tap and not $2.60. Also, new card is for $6 and not $20.
I think the changed it a while ago but it's now 1.90 for a kid and 2.90 for an adult. And thank youuuu for the info
love your vids man
Another awesome video 😁
Dude, you gotta sell that truck already. Check out Modo for day trips with car share. You don't need to own a vehicle living in Kits.
Hey..I am in Saskatchewan and plan to move to Vancouver but the cost of living seems to be on a higher side ..so we plan to spend the initial few years in Surrey..could you please make a vlog or give us some information about the place..
You are so handsome and your videos are so useful!! :) Missing Vancouver
And thanks for this video i needed those informations and hacks
Glad they will be of use 🙌👍
Odd question but what kind of glasses are you wearing?
No problem, they are Barton Perreira. They had a good selection of frames with gold on them, I am a fan 🙌
Compass cards regularly dump your balances though.
Thank you for this video. These are some pretty useful hacks for daily life :) :)
Where did you get the chair?
Awesome content... keep it up 👍
There is a fee for using the pay parking app. I think it is 0.35 per transaction. Also, I think if you pay cash for the bus you don't get to transfer and must pay again at each leg of the trip.
This is extremely helpful!! Thank you soo much...
This is dope bro thanks
So useful, bro!
Vancouverite here who used to take skytrain rides with compass card, did I read via CC that you're saying that one buys compass card for $20? (Sorry I can't hear all kind of sounds)
Actually, I had to deposit $5 just for the compass card (it contains three types: mini compass, waistband and regular sized one), and loaded some $ whenever I needed to.
Great video Adam! Definitely have to check facebook groups to find more artists
Informative content. Thank you 👍
Awesome video! Thanks
Great video....have you done a moving to Vancouver for Americans ?
Thanks! No I have not, but I may in the future, do you have any specific areas of info that could be useful? Just so I've got some ideas! 😄
@@AdamJBell Well differences and I know vancouver taxes differently for foreign nationals including US citizens to buy as well and depending on the length of stay per year in Canada as well as taxes in general as well differences in lifestyle
When Vancouver gets an update are they still gonna work?!
Adam what does this comment mean bro haha
@@AdamJBell Vancouver 2.3.1 update
Hey Adam J Bell love your videos
i'm sooo happy i got ur channel and ur videos r SO helpfule and just simple. they r ganna help me A Lot . i also have a question since u were a student maybe u can help me . is it possible for a student to work part-time jobs while they are studying at a Uni? what if they got full scholarships or just anything? would the uni allow them to work outside of the campus
You're very helpful thanks mate
Life hack: if you want a seat on the train a vancouver city centre, take other train down to waterfront where everyone gets off then the train will head back towards vancouver city centre and boom you got a seat
you moved to vancouver , from ? where ?.......i never heard you mention it much ?.....where you from ?
Great tips thanks 👍
Great video!
East van has a tool library where you can barrow tools
It’s $3 without a card, $2.40 with the compass card for adults (I’m a bus driver) lol. Also $6 dollars for the card, or $20.