ttcbusdude Report post Posted March 11 3004-3005,3012,3013 have the security cameras working. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidwizardplayer Report post Posted March 13 (edited) 7965 has the "stand behind the white line" line Edited March 13 by splendidwizardplayer 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidwizardplayer Report post Posted March 19 (edited) Is TTC adding red rear ad racks? B/c 8347 has one Edited March 19 by splendidwizardplayer 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bus_Medic Report post Posted March 28 Plastic curtains excluding the two seats immediately behind the driver on nova buses are being deployed en masse. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leylandvictory2 Report post Posted March 29 14 hours ago, Bus_Medic said: Plastic curtains excluding the two seats immediately behind the driver on nova buses are being deployed en masse. yes about 200 buses per day. Eglinton will get their starting next Tuesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK78 Report post Posted March 29 Are operators being provided masks or other PPE if asked? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wil9402 Report post Posted March 29 19 hours ago, Bus_Medic said: Plastic curtains excluding the two seats immediately behind the driver on nova buses are being deployed en masse. 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed T. Report post Posted March 29 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bus_Medic Report post Posted March 29 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK78 Report post Posted March 29 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leylandvictory2 Report post Posted March 30 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Someguy3071 Report post Posted March 30 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
110B West Pickering Report post Posted March 30 47 minutes ago, Someguy3071 said: Bus I drive yesterday had one installed. How are wheelchairs supposed to board? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Someguy3071 Report post Posted March 30 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
110B West Pickering Report post Posted March 30 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Someguy3071 Report post Posted March 30 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bus_Medic Report post Posted March 30 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leylandvictory2 Report post Posted April 23 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinHA Report post Posted May 18 #1106 has a different front security camera (Novabus LFS type) of security camera Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BusFanForever Report post Posted May 19 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinHA Report post Posted May 19 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bus_Medic Report post Posted May 19 4 hours ago, JustinHA said: Actually you install these components? Don’t listen to him. They install themselves. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed T. Report post Posted May 23 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.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bus_Medic Report post Posted May 23 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7749 Report post Posted May 24 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
