Niagara Parks Commission

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The Niagara Parks Commission operated a shuttle service called the People Mover between attractions located within the park. Original vehicles were tractor-based vehicles pulling multiple short open-air cars. May 1985 saw the introduction of the Orion IV bus which consisted of a longer closed power vehicle pulling a closed trailer. The vehicles were air conditioned, but not heated. The People Mover only operated during the summer tourist season.

The People Mover service was replaced by WEGO Visitor Transportation System in August 2012, operated jointly by Niagara Falls Transit and Niagara Parks Commission.

The Parks Commission employees were/are represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), Local 217.

Active Roster

Nova Bus LFX

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
9001-9009 WEGO Visitor Transportation System 9009-a.jpg 2012 Nova Bus LFX 62' Cummins ISL9 Allison B500R
9010-9011 WEGO Visitor Transportation System 9011-a.jpg 2012 Nova Bus LFX 40' Cummins ISL9 Allison B400R

Retired Roster

Orion IV Tractors

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacture Model Engine Transmission Notes
1-7 Niagara Parks Commission IV Tractor 6-a.jpg 1985 OBI Orion 04.501 Cummins B LPG Plus Allison B300R
8-9 Niagara Parks Commission IV Tractor 8-b.jpg 1986 OBI Orion 04.501 Cummins B LPG Plus Allison B300R Originally had Ford LSG870-6003-C LPG engine and Allison MT-643 transmission.
10-11 Niagara Parks Commission 10-a.jpg 1988 OBI Orion 04.501 Cummins B LPG Plus Allison B300R Originally had Ford LSG870-6003-C LPG engine and Allison MT-643 transmission.
12-13 Niagara Parks Commission IV Tractor 13-a.jpg 1989 OBI Orion 04.501 Cummins B LPG Plus Allison B300R 12 is missing the Niagara parks logo on the front

Orion IV trailers

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacture Model Notes
1-6 Niagara Parks Commission IV Trailer 6-a.jpg 1985 OBI Orion 04.502
7-8 Niagara Parks Commission IV Trailer 7-a.jpg 1986 OBI Orion 04.502
9-10 Niagara Parks Commission IV Trailer 9-a.jpg 1988 OBI Orion 04.502
11-12 Niagara Parks Commission IV Trailer 12-a.jpg 1989 OBI Orion 04.502

Others

Fleet number(s) Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Notes
14 1998 Ford E-Super Duty Girardin MB
15-17 2000 Ford E-450 Girardin Ford Power Stroke
V8 7.3L Diesel