Someguy3071 Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 3 hours ago, leylandvictory2 said: they may want to wait until mcnicol garage opens. A lot of Eglinton drivers are moving to other divisions as a result of Mcnicol garage. It doesn't take long to train someone on a new bus. And to have buses sitting for months until McNicholl opens is just not smart. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK78 Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 Anyone have an idea on how the move of operators is handled to a new garage? are they just randomly selected to stay or relocate, or do they have input on whether they want to stay or move? If they have input, then they will probably train the operators who want to stay at Eglinton, that'd just be my guess. How long before McNicoll opens anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 11 hours ago, Someguy3071 said: It doesn't take long to train someone on a new bus. And to have buses sitting for months until McNicholl opens is just not smart. it took about a month and half to train all the operators to complete the Nova bus training. 2 minutes ago, MK78 said: Anyone have an idea on how the move of operators is handled to a new garage? are they just randomly selected to stay or relocate, or do they have input on whether they want to stay or move? If they have input, then they will probably train the operators who want to stay at Eglinton, that'd just be my guess. How long before McNicoll opens anyway? It is based on seniority (similar to picking your work). btw 7 byd has been delivered. so I say 3 were delivered today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnalogPentium Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 13 hours ago, smallspy said: That doesn't change the fact that they aren't currently needed with the way that they are operating them in service. Dan Correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar_AC_23 Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 1 hour ago, MK78 said: How long before McNicoll opens anyway? Closer to the end of the year. The construction of the complex is slated to be completed by June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtrazsteve Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 If the BYDs perform well, they might get more for 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, Xtrazsteve said: If the BYDs perform well, they might get more for 2022. Doubt it. One of the big players will probably win that contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtrazsteve Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 36 minutes ago, TTC 9701 said: Doubt it. One of the big players will probably win that contract. I doubt they'll sole source it to NFI (which is the only major player for overnight charging). Likely a competitive bid based on performance not price. Right now, I'm wondering what's happening with the XE40's. They have only 1-3 out in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. It's the same ones too. I think 3708 and 3709 haven't seen service this year. Maybe they should just stick with hybrids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doppelkupplung Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 42 minutes ago, TTC 9701 said: Doubt it. One of the big players will probably win that contract. Nobody knows any of this. Like I've been saying, for all we know the BYDs could come and perform exceptionally well, and take the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 Nova will get it. Because... Nova. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar_AC_23 Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 Considering how much the TTCs Nova Bus fleet is growing, I can see them ordering the LFSe+ in 2022 if that's what they decide to do. It will be interesting to see if the K9Ms outperform the XE40s and the BE40s. If that's the case, then it will be BYD that has the last laugh considering how much some people have been criticizing the buses before they even get here and enter service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 20 minutes ago, Shemar said: Considering how much the TTCs Nova Bus fleet is growing, I can see them ordering the LFSe+ in 2022 if that's what they decide to do. It will be interesting to see if the K9Ms outperform the XE40s and the BE40s. If that's the case, then it will be BYD that has the last laugh considering how much some people have been criticizing the buses before they even get here and enter service. Dont hold your breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar_AC_23 Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, Shaun said: Dont hold your breath. I'm not favouring one over the other, I'm just saying that some people will be literally "eating their own words" if the BYD buses turn out to be a success. And a bus is just a bus! As long as they do what they're supposed to which is to take people from point a to point b, and that bus service is reliable, then most commuters that take the TTC will be satisfied with that and will care less about what kind of bus they are taking on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch East Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 Just saw a BYD heading south on 404 at the time of this writing. Couldn't get a picture because I was on the GO Bus heading north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 9 byd has been delivered. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someguy3071 Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 I wonder how these buses are performing today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK78 Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 59 minutes ago, Someguy3071 said: I wonder how these buses are performing today. Indeed, Its middle of february and it's the first bitterly cold overning into morning we've had all season. It's really been quite mild. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doppelkupplung Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 I'm sure it snow problem for them at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom1122 Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 According to Transsee there are four Proterras out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtrazsteve Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 4 hours ago, Tom1122 said: According to Transsee there are four Proterras out. There were 7 of them out at 6am like any usual day this past 2 weeks. Not sure if some gone back to the garage early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabianColeyLOVESBUSES Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 3716 is now delivered at arrow road garage. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSF1000 Posted February 15, 2020 Report Share Posted February 15, 2020 Mount Dennis's 3725, 3726, 3727, 3729, 3730, and 3734 all in service while all of arrow's new flyer in the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dowlingm Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 Saw 3725 the other day and seemed a bit “toy like” from the back, I guess because I have gotten used to a “flat” back end in TTC buses where this seemed curved and a bit plasticky visually. Obviously none of that matters as long as it does the job! It was on 141; not sure if that route suits the vehicle but if people are going be expected to pay a premium for 140 series routes the least the TTC can give them is a quiet bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK78 Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 Interesting, BYD 3750 is or was tracking at Jet Garage on Hymus rd. Wonder what it's there for. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar_AC_23 Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 The final BYD unit has been delivered to Eglinton. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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