Ministry of Health says there have been no known cases of COVID-19 spread on public transit. Perl was on a plane back to Vancouver from Singapore in March when the World Health Organization declared the pandemic. Urban planners say public transportation is needed now more than ever. Affordable transportationOne of the main reasons why Perl doesn't think people will rush out to buy a new car is simple: they're expensive. UBC professor emeritus Kay Teschke says cycling has proven to be a popular mode of transportation during the pandemic.

Source: CBC News June 07, 2020 13:52 UTC