newflyerinvero Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) Here are the service changes effective March 4th: http://www.oakvilletransit.ca/tsu-18feb06.html 34 minutes ago, TransitfanJW said: Any updates on 4102? Hasn't been out recently. I had seen both Orions out on Wednesday. On 2/15/2018 at 5:50 PM, 7520 said: We received two new Arboc "Spirit of Freedom" buses this morning. #1721 and #1722. They come equipped with Hanover Displays, stop request buttons, ceiling bars and 10 forward facing seats. These buses will be used in regular service rotation along with dedicated care-a-van service. They are gas powered with regular suspension, instead of air ride. Interesting that they would be used in regular service. Perhaps on specific runs where they wouldn't be in a situation where they may be on a more busier route. Edited March 2, 2018 by newflyerinvero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin ORION Posted March 3, 2018 Author Root Admin Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 15 hours ago, Doppelkupplung said: Re D40LFR refurbs, I noticed some members here said they went to New Flyer for them, but which location specifically? They are shipped by flatbed trucks to New Flyer's Arnprior, ON location, just west of Ottawa. 9111 just returned. Awaiting 9113/9112 which are the last to get done. Both Orion VIIs 4101 and 4102 are still in service. Hearing now at least one may stay until 2019 pending its condition and nothing serious goes wrong with it. Both new Arbocs 1721 and 1722 have received their stripes and should be ready in a few weeks for service. There should be a 40ft. tender going out around May of this year for a multi year contract for new buses. 5 for 2019, 6 for 2020 and another 6 for 2021. Also to note, the onboard/exterior cameras should all be active by Monday morning. The only buses to not receive cameras are the Orion VIIs, D40LFs and the 2006 D40LFRs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin ORION Posted March 28, 2018 Author Root Admin Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) The tender for 40ft replacement heavy duty diesel buses has been released. This is a multi year contract. This is an independent issued tender as the Town of Oakville is no longer participating in the TPI program with Metrolinx. A few specifications to note... Looking to add USB ports under each passenger seat for mobile device charging. Passenger seats requested are American Seating "Vision", but also requested is cost differential, if any, for USSC Aries. Electric door actuators for both front and rear entrance/exit doors. HVAC system to be supplied by MCC. Engine/Transmission to be supplied by Cummins (ISL) and Allison (B400R) White Luminator Horizon SMT front/side/rear destination signs. Should be interesting to see who is the lowest successful bid... Orion VII 4102 and Blue Bird Ultra LF 8109 officially retire tonight. Edited March 29, 2018 by 7520 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug_oak Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Confused about how many 2015 Arbocs are in the fleet. The Wiki shows them as 1521-1524, but I have seen 1525 out in service recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin ORION Posted April 26, 2018 Author Root Admin Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 2 hours ago, doug_oak said: Confused about how many 2015 Arbocs are in the fleet. The Wiki shows them as 1521-1524, but I have seen 1525 out in service recently. 9201, 1121-1122, 1321-1323, 1421-1422, 1521-1525, 1621-1624, 1721-1722. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTCNLFBT Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Spotted an Oakville Orion VII on a tow heading eastbound on Hwy 401 this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin ORION Posted May 16, 2018 Author Root Admin Report Share Posted May 16, 2018 20 hours ago, 8058 said: Spotted a Oakville Orion VII on a tow heading eastbound on Hwy 401 this afternoon. 4110. They're going to Scugog, ON near Port Perry to a scrapper. We received our 2018 Grande West Vicinity buses (3 came Friday - expecting the rest this week). A few minor changes interior/exterior wise but nothing too noticeable. These are equipped with EPA18 engines and ZF transmission. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin ORION Posted June 9, 2018 Author Root Admin Report Share Posted June 9, 2018 (edited) Fleet Update: We received our 8 2018 Vicinity BA30 buses from Grande West. They are currently being prepared for service. All Orion VII buses with the exception of 4102 have been scrapped. 4101 is the lone survivor still in service daily and is scheduled to stick around until February 2019 unless a major problem occurs between now and then. In other news, the multi year tender for replacement 40ft buses closed and the results are very interesting. Both New Flyer and Nova Bus submitted bids and the winning manufacturer was Nova Bus coming in at $12,756,938. New Flyer bid $14,629,988.00. I don't have the exact number of buses that will be part of this 3 year contract yet but will provide more information soon. 2009 Arboc #9201 has been retired from service. 18xx Vicinity BA30s should enter service end of the week. Edited June 20, 2018 by 7520 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug_oak Posted July 10, 2018 Report Share Posted July 10, 2018 It appears that the new Vicinity buses (1801-1808) have yet to enter service. Any indication as to when this is to happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRENT_TRANSIT_SYSTEM Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 What's happening with the 51s for now? Especially interested in 5106. When are they due? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 8 minutes ago, TRENT_TRANSIT_SYSTEM said: What's happening with the 51s for now? Especially interested in 5106. When are they due? It had been mentioned a few months ago that they'd be retired by the end of the year or perhaps if something mechanically happens to any one of them that isn't worth fixing up. Speaking of which, 5104 I hadn't seen in roughly 3 or so weeks. Other then it being on the sidelines, 5103, 5 and 5106 are the regulars that have been sen either on the real-time tracker or I've seen in service. Is there any update on that if possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin ORION Posted July 12, 2018 Author Root Admin Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 On 7/10/2018 at 2:54 PM, doug_oak said: It appears that the new Vicinity buses (1801-1808) have yet to enter service. Any indication as to when this is to happen? Warranty work and wiring issues causing delays for service launch. 14 hours ago, newflyerinvero said: It had been mentioned a few months ago that they'd be retired by the end of the year or perhaps if something mechanically happens to any one of them that isn't worth fixing up. Speaking of which, 5104 I hadn't seen in roughly 3 or so weeks. Other then it being on the sidelines, 5103, 5 and 5106 are the regulars that have been sen either on the real-time tracker or I've seen in service. Is there any update on that if possible? 5104 has non working AC which won’t be repaired. It’s only used as a last resort these days with all the hot days we have had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRENT_TRANSIT_SYSTEM Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 Are the 51s gonna be auctioned off or sent straight to a scrapper? Any estimates for their dollar value "as-is". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 16 hours ago, TRENT_TRANSIT_SYSTEM said: Are the 51s gonna be auctioned off or sent straight to a scrapper? Any estimates for their dollar value "as-is". They usually do end up in scrap. They are auctioned off but scrappers tend to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRENT_TRANSIT_SYSTEM Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 9 hours ago, TTC 9701 said: They usually do end up in scrap. They are auctioned off but scrappers tend to get it. Hopefully I will be able to get in a bid then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRENT_TRANSIT_SYSTEM Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Dead transmission on 8105 running Route 4 at 2:38pm out of Bronte. Got out of Bronte GO with transmission light on and couldn't get above 1st gear... then check engine came on too. What are they doing in Arnprior? :$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin ORION Posted July 31, 2018 Author Root Admin Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 All New 18xx Vicinity's are in service this afternoon except for 1804. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulated Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 Thought this would be relevant to this thread... Oakville Transit 8236, the old movie bus, is surprisingly still around. Randomly discovered it in a field off of a secondary highway north of Sault Ste Marie. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRENT_TRANSIT_SYSTEM Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Riding Vicinity 1805 to work today on Rt.3N to Hospital at 8h45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRENT_TRANSIT_SYSTEM Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 NEW FLYER CHARGE at OAKVILLE TRANSIT at 14h00 It's on it's way from Brampton. New Flyer is currently on site to demo today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerr-Eastlake Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 On 8/17/2018 at 8:45 AM, TRENT_TRANSIT_SYSTEM said: Riding Vicinity 1805 to work today on Rt.3N to Hospital at 8h45 whop de doodle do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsAMetro Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 I've noticed that UTM students get on the 24 at South Common with their U-PASS even though it only covers MiWay routes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug_oak Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 8 hours ago, ItsAMetro said: I've noticed that UTM students get on the 24 at South Common with their U-PASS even though it only covers MiWay routes Subject to confirmation by the OT folks here, I would assume that it is because a UTM U-PASS is acceptable MiWay fare media and there is a "free transfer" agreement between those two transit systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 An unknown 07/08 D40LFR, being towed by the back end was seen making the turn off of Wyecroft to Dorval to eventually the eastbound QEW. couldn't tell what unit it was nor was I able to tell what may have been wrong with it from a visual standpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRENT_TRANSIT_SYSTEM Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 1102 sounds particularly odd. It has a high pitch buzz/whine and sounds a lot like a Voith.... Now on 1209, I hear the difference. Is there a prob with 1102? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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