Compass Vending Machines Now in Full Operation at 18 London Drugs Metro Vancouver Locations


RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Oct. 23, 2015) - 18 London Drugs stores in Metro Vancouver now have the ability for transit users to purchase and load their new Compass Cards. The *18 locations were selected based on proximity to transit stations and convenience for users. London Drugs' staff have been trained to help answer questions and are ready to assist Compass Card customers.

"Having the Compass Vending Machines (CVM's) centrally located at these London Drugs locations provides our customers and transit users with a convenient way to acquire and reload their Compass Cards," said Rob Felix, vice president, London Drugs. "We are always looking at new ways to enhance the shopping experience at London Drugs and this is just one more opportunity where we go above and beyond to fulfill our customer's needs."

In addition to the 18 London Drugs CVM's, transit users can purchase Compass Cards at all London Drugs lower mainland locations, then load their Compass Cards online, over the phone and at most SkyTrain stations and all West Coast Express stations. For more information, please visit www.translink.ca/compasscard.

A video demonstrating how the new CVM's work, can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xkv1dXGw3g&feature=youtu.be

*Map with the 18 locations http://www.translink.ca/en/About-Us/Media/2015/October/Compass-Cards-widely-available-for-start-of-November-Monthly-Pass-sales.aspx

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Wendy Hartley
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