“Hello, I’m Morgan Freeman” — and he’ll be the voice of TransLink for a limited time.
Freeman’s voice will be heard notifying transit riders about TransLink’s new tap-to-pay feature.
Starting today, you can now tap your Visa to go anywhere TransLink takes you,” says Freeman on a sample audio clip shared with Postmedia.
Another audio clip recorded by Freeman will remind riders not to put their feet up on empty seats: “Hello transit riders.
Freeman’s voice will also greet fans over the public announcement system at the end of B.C. Lions home games on June 8, June 16 and July 14.
“This launch is an important milestone in our journey to create a seamless payment experience for transit riders across Canada.”.
Vancouver will be the first major city in Canada and North America to have contactless pay options available on mass transit. »