Grand River Transit

[TransitIsMyThing]

I love 2008rs. The bell sound is awesome and the seating arrangment has quads.

[BoredCapturer]

The 2011 hybrids are simply goated. They look cool, their motors sound great, and their launch is simply unmatched. I don't have any memory of the 2008 ones, but I can imagine that they were petty similar.

Anyways, I just spotted a full hybrid bus running on the 29, and a 2023 hybrid that already has a dysfunctional rear door, at Weber/Lincoln.

[TransitIsMyThing]

Thanks for posting this, I really like seeing Sorry Bus Full photos. I’d try to ride the 2008rs now while they are still in service. I find the 2011rs engines to be really loud however they do still sound good.

[TC60102N]

Not sure if this is common or not, I don't get to come through Waterloo Region often, but today was the first time I saw Hybrid Novas on the ION Bus in Cambridge.   

No Fleet Numbers sorry 

The only ION branded bus I saw was on the 206.

[dilun]

7 hours ago, TC60102N said:

Not sure if this is common or not, I don't get to come through Waterloo Region often, but today was the first time I saw Hybrid Novas on the ION Bus in Cambridge.   

Pretty rare from what I’ve seen during my Cambridge drive-by’s on the 401.

[AnthonyTheBusFan2006]

Guys, it says 8019 was last seen on July 24th according to Trannsee. Idk if it's retired tho.

[Transit 20]

nope more likely getting a rebuild nothing is post to be retired for awhile due to the hybrids being delayed.

[BoredCapturer]

I saw 21117 on the 201 today (couldn't take a picture cuz I was carrying lunch)
Btw does anyone know why GRT only keeps its buses for 14-16 years?

[GZ6113PHEV5]

4 hours ago, BoredCapturer said:

I saw 21117 on the 201 today (couldn't take a picture cuz I was carrying lunch)
Btw does anyone know why GRT only keeps its buses for 14-16 years?

It’s supposed to be kept that long. Buses are aging and costing more for maintenance.

[BoredCapturer]

2 hours ago, GZ6113PHEV5 said:

It’s supposed to be kept that long. Buses are aging and costing more for maintenance.

Don't the TTC and HSR have much older buses

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56 minutes ago, BoredCapturer said:

Don't the TTC and HSR have much older buses

Oldest buses in GRT are the 2008 Nova Bus fleet. Oldest bus in Ontario is a Niagara Falls Orion VII. Most agencies keep them 12 to 18 years. Maybe even longer. 

[BoredCapturer]

An 8017 on the 7 whaaaat

[Stops At]

56 minutes ago, BoredCapturer said:

An 8017 on the 7 whaaaat

The 2008's are out almost daily.

[BoredCapturer]

2 hours ago, G.A said:

The 2008's are out almost daily.

They're never on the 7 though

[Transit 20]

anything can show up on any route they are short on buses right now 

[AnthonyTheBusFan2006]

I wonder if GRT could get 2nd hand buses if they are going through a fleet shortage?

[Transit 20]

there was talk about it nothing has happen yet and with GRT breaking another ridership record and still waiting for Nova to deliver the remaining hybrids that could still happen

[TransitIsMyThing]

Here’s a pic from February 2024 of 8019 on the 7:

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4 hours ago, AnthonyTheBusFan2006 said:

I wonder if GRT could get 2nd hand buses if they are going through a fleet shortage?

It is a very valid question considering Brampton did the same thing. It is an idea that has been mentioned but that's as far as it went for now.

[TC60102N]

On 9/16/2024 at 6:19 PM, G.A said:

It is a very valid question considering Brampton did the same thing. It is an idea that has been mentioned but that's as far as it went for now.

Brampton bought second hand buses from GRT....   Now imagine since Brampton isnt using them that GRT got them back! lol

The issue with second hand buses is that the market is pretty dry right now,  most agencies are now hanging on to anything they have, but Mississauga is probably in a position to dump the remaining D40LFRs when the 2024 Xcelsiors arrive, so if GRT needs buses, they better be swift in their discussion with Miway.

[fromthe905]

1 hour ago, TC60102N said:

Brampton bought second hand buses from GRT....   Now imagine since Brampton isnt using them that GRT got them back! lol

The issue with second hand buses is that the market is pretty dry right now,  most agencies are now hanging on to anything they have, but Mississauga is probably in a position to dump the remaining D40LFRs when the 2024 Xcelsiors arrive, so if GRT needs buses, they better be swift in their discussion with Miway.

Miway is scrapping all the D40LFR buses. Langilles will be the scrapyard.

[AnthonyTheBusFan2006]

Sorry I keep bringing this up, but does anyone know approximately how long it'll take till 8019 returns to service? If it does ever return?

[Transit 20]

why is it important for 8019 to be out I can ask a supervisor but I rather not 

[Byfold]

26 minutes ago, Transit 20 said:

why is it important for 8019 to be out I can ask a supervisor but I rather not 

Yeah don't ask.  You'll probably get the wrong info. 

[Transit 20]

really lets see i know everyone at GRT from supervisors to mangers including the Director of transit head of security for GRT and others this is why I dont like the board they add who ever to the board