TransLink has inked a deal with London Drugs giving the B.C. company the right to operate Compass card vending machines.
The deal gives London Drugs the exclusive retailer rights to host the Compass card vending machines.
TransLink will provide compass card vending machines at transit stations and at 18 London Drugs stores throughout Metro Vancouver, according to a London Drugs press release.
Other retailers that sell transit passes will still be able to sell preloaded cards, but will not be able to reload them for customers. Only the vending machines at transit stations or London Drugs will be able to reload cards, which can also be reloaded online or by phone.
"We are pleased to work with London Drugs as a strategic partner on Compass," said TransLink COO Doug Kelsey in a release.
"This agreement falls in line with our commitment to provide a wide array of convenient options for our customers to purchase and reload Compass cards regardless of where they live, work or play."
"London Drugs is thrilled to partner with TransLink to offer Compass card convenience for our customers," said London Drugs CEO Wynne Powell.
"We have a long history of providing customers with service and access to TransLink fare products. Adding Compass vending machines in the heart of 18 centrally-located lower mainland London Drugs stores is a well-planned, important step in the evolution of this provision for the transit riding public."
The contract was awarded through a request for proposals. The Compass cards are to go into effect later this year, according to TransLink's web site.
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