Where are the incidents happening and how many shelters are affected?

Transit police report more than 37 damaged bus shelters across Surrey, Burnaby, and New Westminster. Cities are logging frequent calls for broken panels and cleanup. This pattern is driving near term spending on repairs and bringing forward decisions on stronger materials at targeted locations likely to see repeat issues.

How could this affect Pattison Outdoor contracts and ad revenue?

More outages can trigger conversations about service levels, downtime credits, and repair timelines. If ad faces are dark, revenue sharing may dip until shelters are restored. Contracts could be revised to clarify vandalism cost sharing, specify tougher materials, and set faster make safe standards to protect revenue visibility.

Why are metal mesh shelters and vinyl wraps being considered?

Metal mesh shelters resist shattering and are harder to tag, while vinyl wraps can mask scuffs and speed cosmetic fixes. Though upfront costs may rise, durability can reduce repeat service calls and insurance claims over time. Cities weigh lifecycle savings and faster restoration against initial procurement and installation spend.

What signals should investors watch in the coming weeks?

Watch for council updates on repair budgets, emergency allocations for shelters, and RFPs specifying vandal resistant materials. Also track reported outage durations, any new service level clauses in media concessions, and pilot installs of mesh or coated panels. These signals point to timelines, winners, and likely contract shifts.

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Metro Vancouver Bus-Shelter Vandalism: Costs, Contract Risks — February 25

ByDanny Kontos February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Metro Vancouver bus shelter v cases are rising, with transit police probing damage at more than 37 shelters across Surrey, Burnaby, and New Westminster. Cities report higher repair bills, including about C$100,000 per year in Burnaby and C$27,000 per year in Port Coquitlam. We assess how these incidents could affect Pattison Outdoor contracts, transit infrastructure costs, and procurement of metal mesh shelters and vinyl wraps. For investors, the story is about near term spending, ad revenue stability, and which suppliers benefit from vandal resistant designs.