Ed T. Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 22 hours ago, Bus_Medic said: Plastic curtains excluding the two seats immediately behind the driver on nova buses are being deployed en masse. Oddly*, that seat seems to be a favourite with riders. Even if most of the seats are empty, there's usually someone in one of those seats. Goes for both 40' and artics in my experience. *Well, I don't want to sit with a grey plastic wall 40 cm from my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Ed T. said: Oddly*, that seat seems to be a favourite with riders. Even if most of the seats are empty, there's usually someone in one of those seats. Goes for both 40' and artics in my experience. *Well, I don't want to sit with a grey plastic wall 40 cm from my face. Not anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK78 Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 I was never a fan of the two seats behind the operator. Very cramped and god help your face even if in a mild collision or hard brake application. Another poor interior space design choice on newer buses. The shorter wheelbase is a detriment here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 7 hours ago, wil9402 said: I noticed on Thursday a number of Birchmount Novas had the seats directly behind the driver blocked with caution tape. A few Eglinton ones did as well, but not as many as Birchmount based on my observations. the drivers didn't get the caution tape until Friday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someguy3071 Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 On 3/28/2020 at 5:38 PM, Bus_Medic said: Plastic curtains excluding the two seats immediately behind the driver on nova buses are being deployed en masse. Bus I drove yesterday had one installed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 47 minutes ago, Someguy3071 said: Bus I drive yesterday had one installed. How are wheelchairs supposed to board? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someguy3071 Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, 110B West Pickering said: How are wheelchairs supposed to board? You're just like a lot of our passengers who don't read. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 25 minutes ago, Someguy3071 said: You're just like a lot of our passengers who don't read. I don’t see it anywhere on this thread, I know in Durham they caution taped off the entire front of the bus from the end of the priority seating area so wheelchairs could board that the front and everyone else in the back. I know TTC has a similar procedure, it with a big plastic wall, can it be opened for those who need it? Can you link to the thing I’m supposed to be reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someguy3071 Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 On 3/28/2020 at 5:38 PM, Bus_Medic said: Plastic curtains excluding the two seats immediately behind the driver on nova buses are being deployed en masse. Doesn't say anything about blocking the isle or the front door. I even quoted that post when I posted that image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 I was gonna reply and set him straight, but I’m feeling lazy, and decided I’d just leave him to look stupid instead. 3 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 9:49 AM, 110B West Pickering said: How are wheelchairs supposed to board? they enter at the front as usual. same applies to those who can't enter the bus unless it is kneeled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinHA Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 #1106 has a different front security camera (Novabus LFS type) of security camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusFanForever Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 4 hours ago, JustinHA said: #1106 has a different front security camera (Novabus LFS type) of security camera I've installed quite a few of those on Orion buses. For a while we could not get new replacements for two of the old style cameras so we had to install the newer style mini dome cameras. Recently though we have a new supply of the old cameras in stock but who knows for how long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinHA Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 2 hours ago, BusFanForever said: I've installed quite a few of those on Orion buses. For a while we could not get new replacements for two of the old style cameras so we had to install the newer style mini dome cameras. Recently though we have a new supply of the old cameras in stock but who knows for how long. Actually you install these components? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted May 19, 2020 Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 4 hours ago, JustinHA said: Actually you install these components? Don’t listen to him. They install themselves. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed T. Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 Are there any OG Orion VIIs left with halogen headlights? Just about every 7900/8000 I've seen have LED headlamps. I took a close look at one, and they are genuine DOT approved, not some knockoffs. However they either have a poor cut-off, or they are installed quite misaligned, to judge by the number of buses that have glaring headlights at night. I assume that there's no way to mis-wire these so that they are on high beam when the beam selector says low beam.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted May 23, 2020 Report Share Posted May 23, 2020 7 hours ago, Ed T. said: Are there any OG Orion VIIs left with halogen headlights? Just about every 7900/8000 I've seen have LED headlamps. I took a close look at one, and they are genuine DOT approved, not some knockoffs. However they either have a poor cut-off, or they are installed quite misaligned, to judge by the number of buses that have glaring headlights at night. I assume that there's no way to mis-wire these so that they are on high beam when the beam selector says low beam.... Probably not aimed. Alignment is supposed to be checked during the MTO, if you get blinded by one next time, try to get the number (if your eyes recover in time) and forward the complaint to customer service. They’re pretty good at seeing that sort of thing through once they’re involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7749 Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 9 hours ago, Ed T. said: Are there any OG Orion VIIs left with halogen headlights? Just about every 7900/8000 I've seen have LED headlamps. I took a close look at one, and they are genuine DOT approved, not some knockoffs. However they either have a poor cut-off, or they are installed quite misaligned, to judge by the number of buses that have glaring headlights at night. I assume that there's no way to mis-wire these so that they are on high beam when the beam selector says low beam.... I believe 7954,7941 and 7915 should still have the older headlights. Not too sure if they still have it though, last time i saw both was in mid march. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someguy3071 Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 1019 and 1051 have old headlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusFanForever Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 On 5/23/2020 at 12:28 PM, Ed T. said: Are there any OG Orion VIIs left with halogen headlights? Just about every 7900/8000 I've seen have LED headlamps. I took a close look at one, and they are genuine DOT approved, not some knockoffs. However they either have a poor cut-off, or they are installed quite misaligned, to judge by the number of buses that have glaring headlights at night. I assume that there's no way to mis-wire these so that they are on high beam when the beam selector says low beam.... Saw a couple of 7900's this weekend with the olds bulbs and there are quite a few at OG hybrids with them as well. At first we were replacing them on a fix as fail basis but now they are being called on MTO and other inspections so the remaining ones should be replaced soon. Regarding the glare, I had one where the operator complained of approaching vehicles flashing him as if they were being blinded by the headlights. Turns out someone installed the new lamps upside down. Ive also seen a couple where all four bulbs were replaced with the LED's by mistake. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed T. Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 On 5/25/2020 at 11:19 PM, BusFanForever said: Regarding the glare, I had one where the operator complained of approaching vehicles flashing him as if they were being blinded by the headlights. Turns out someone installed the new lamps upside down. Ive also seen a couple where all four bulbs were replaced with the LED's by mistake. I would think it's elementary mechanics to install a headlight ride side up. Maybe the producer needs to ship them with a big arrow THIS WAY UP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 50 minutes ago, Ed T. said: I would think it's elementary mechanics to install a headlight ride side up. Maybe the producer needs to ship them with a big arrow THIS WAY UP I guess this is the part where I’m supposed to stand up for them. More than a handful are hacks masquerading as mechanics. Unfortunately all I can do is correct their butchery as I find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed T. Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Bus_Medic said: I guess this is the part where I’m supposed to stand up for them. More than a handful are hacks masquerading as mechanics. Unfortunately all I can do is correct their butchery as I find it. I can understand having poor morale, being pissed off with conditions or your job. I don't have sympathy for those who shoddy work, potentially causing public safety problems, to show their attitude. I've done my share of dumb things while working on my cars, but I'm not exactly a licenced technician being paid for my efforts. (I did spend a lot of time troubleshooting the self-levelling HID system on my car so that it worked properly.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTC7447 Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 1422 has If You’re Sick, Stay Home; Face Masks Required decal at both the front and rear doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shemar Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 31 minutes ago, TTC7447 said: 1422 has If You’re Sick, Stay Home; Face Masks Required decal at both the front and rear doors. Some of Eglinton's vehicles have it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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