The first thing I noticed when I first arrived in Vancouver was that the mode of transport in this city is quite different than in India in the sense that most people back home use either these modes of transport, buses, auto rickshaws, taxis or drive their own vehicles but here, especially among those between 18 and 34 of age, the SkyTrain, buses and SeaBus are a huge part of their lives and they now seem to know how to use it as they can organize their time, socialize and even entertain themselves in the process of commuting. The first impression that I had of SkyTrain is that it makes everyone so independent since unlike India where parents or family usually drop you everywhere, here students and young people get to know what to plan their day around the schedule of the train, where to take which train, where to change, how many minutes it takes and even how long a walk takes to get to the station to the class or work and as a result you grow very fast when you have just arrived in the city. It is not merely a train but a moving social environment where you are likely to see every type of person sitting, standing, reading, listening to music, scrolling their phone, lightly chatting, and even making friends because in Vancouver it is incredibly natural to initiate a small talk with a person crammed next to you on the train, especially when you notice that he/she is holding a laptop or wearing a university hoodie and gently, gradually becoming aware that the transit culture here is one that promotes independence as well as small-scale social interactions. Another notable fact is how transportation impacts style and fashion since when everyone is walking to a train or bus station regardless of the weather, they will start to dress in similar ways, such as jackets that can withstand rain, walking shoes, a backpack to carry a laptop, headphones to play music or podcasts, and this uniform kind of look somehow begins to become the youth subculture, in which everyone around is dressed like someone can wear in the city and the weather. Then there is the culture of entertainment that builds around transit, since young people tend to spend much of their time commuting between home, school, work, and friends, and even though they are commuting, they are listening to music, watching YouTube videos, scrolling through Tik Tok, chatting with friends online, reading books and playing mobile games, and I discovered that this simple slice of time on the train or bus is actually really crucial in forming habits, trends and interests, because whatever you listen to, watch or read during this time of commuting becomes a part of your personality and you even begin to suggest music, shows I also observed how the SkyTrain pushes time, since you miss a train by two minutes then you might have to wait five or ten minutes till the next train, and a little waiting time can change your schedule, and people are much more careful with time than India where it may be unpredictable to wait till the next train comes and people are not always that careful with planning everything. The other large component is that SkyTrain and buses make friendships and the dating culture, as discussing with friends or classmates all in regular time in transit, it is often observed that you are snacking or sharing snacks, with people giving directions, or even planning a lunch or study session, and occasionally young people find someone appealing on the train and it becomes the beginning of a friendship or dating life, and I found out that transit here is where social life is silently taking place and not imposed. Vancouver public transport also influences the hobbies and creative expression in that most students are carrying cameras or sketch books or musical instruments and you find at times you see people quietly practicing or taking a photo of the urban life as they wait, or ride and the city seems like it is their classroom or their stage where young people watch and learn and share what they have experienced online or in person. Another interesting fact that I noticed is how the transit accessibility makes Vancouver seem smaller than its actual size because even when your university is 20 kilometers away or your part-time job is on the other end of the city, trains, buses, and the SeaBus can make everything reachable, and it makes students and young workers feel more confident in exploring various neighbourhoods such as Main Street, Commercial Drive, Kitsilano or Richmond, without having to travel by car, or even to park, which results not only in the lifestyle choices, but also in the choice of concerts, cafes, exploration It is also the SkyTrain that creates the language of everyday discussions and local knowledge, since we discuss which stations are crowded, which trains are quicker, which roads are safe at night, and minor details like that become a part of the shared culture of young Vancouverites, and even a newcomer like me begins to study and engage in these discourses as it makes us feel like we belong. I also observed how the use of public transportation makes people think about carrying small necessities, such as reusable bottles, snacks, headphones, books, or chargers, due to the fact that you never know how long your ride will last and whether there will be delays, and such a small habit of being prepared quietly develops the skills of life, patience, and planning, which is what is highly valued by students and young professionals trying to adapt to urban life. It also influences the way young people can venture into food and culture since stations are often located near cafes, restaurants, street food trucks, and small stores, the people tend to discover something new to eat, listen to, or do on their daily commute, and it gradually becomes a routine of trying something new each week just because the station is there. The other thing is that SkyTrain and buses have instilled a certain level of personal space sensitivity and courtesy since everyone must share small compartments and seats and young people have been taught to be polite, not to use loud phones, and to have small etiquette habits which does influence their behaviour in other walks of life such as at the university or at the workplace. I have also observed that when it rains, which is frequent in Vancouver, the transit system becomes even more significant, as walking a long distance is not comfortable, and the SkyTrain and buses give people an opportunity not to get wet and cold, which makes students and workers more thorough and dresses better and, moreover, enjoy seeing the rain through the window and being in a warm place, which gradually turns into a little everyday pleasure. Digital habits are also promoted by transit culture, as everyone is on apps to check schedules, maps, or updates on delays, and young people here are highly tech-oriented, planning their day through the phone, sharing their whereabouts with friends, or even booking rides together, and which I found incredibly fascinating as someone who comes to know the world in India. With time I began to understand that the transit system is not merely a machine designed to transport individuals between locations, but to some extent it is a part of the personality of the city, a part of youth culture, a part of learning and studying because it teaches us independence, responsibility, socialization, curiosity, punctuality and patience, and it does so to some extent which, when it comes to spending most of your everyday life in this city, quietly shapes your personality. To the youths, it is a little platform where life takes place, friendships, hobbies, ideas, routines are formed, and even little romantic ties are made. I have coined the name SkyTrain generation because this generation learns life lessons in the course of the daily trips, sees people, finds new places, and silently develops a culture of the city which is very unique. Several months later I realized that Vancouver transit is one of the things that make people here young and confident, social, aware, and connected to the city, since hopefully no matter where you are going, with the help of a train, bus, or SeaBus, you always meet someone, see something, or learn something new, and that little daily experience adds up over time to make a special lifestyle, and that is why I believe that young people here consider transit as a way to get to a certain place, but in the end, it is a classroom, a small social place, a cultural platform and a small hub of lifestyle at a same time.