43 Kennedy Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 8977, the presumed retired ElDorado, was tracking on the 910/950 block earlier. Maybe another case with the INIT system like 8616 previously had? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Bullock Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 7100 was out today for driver training. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Oke Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 I've noticed in the past few weeks that the D40LF'S have been appearing on the 915 more often. Is this due to a bus shortage. As well the 915 needs a service increase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Oke Posted October 2, 2019 Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 There's been some bunching on some routes mainly the 900, 915 and 916 when there's a few service buses within 2 min usually 2-3 buses. Does DRT practice Short-Turning(On non-Garage runs)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
43 Kennedy Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Noticed # 8427 is listed as retired on the wiki but is in fact on the 301/302/304, operating out of Whitby. If that isn't enough, this was taken by a friend earlier today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Oke Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Bus no. 8576 showed MID 113 instead of the next stop on the 303 this morning, does anyone know what it means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureHeartsJunkie Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 19 hours ago, John Oke said: Bus no. 8576 showed MID 113 instead of the next stop on the 303 this morning, does anyone know what it means? Possibly an error affecting the display of the next stop announcements internally. It is usually fixed by the technicians when the bus is out of service (or something like that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshuamumble Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 4 hours ago, FutureHeartsJunkie said: Possibly an error affecting the display of the next stop announcements internally. It is usually fixed by the technicians when the bus is out of service (or something like that). I've seen MID 113 on GO Transit before so it's an internal error code affecting the next stop display- the automated announcements should have broadcast without issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Oke Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 8578 has broken presto reader, free ride when I rode it on the 304 today. Spoke to a driver on the 403 and she said that the D40LF’s will be retired by the end of next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Oke Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 48 minutes ago, 110B West Pickering said: cover the 901 PULSE Since which is planned to start operation next year. Where will the 901 PULSE operate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
43 Kennedy Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 2 hours ago, John Oke said: Where will the 901 PULSE operate Simcoe street, mirrors the 401 route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Oke Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 Just now, 43 Kennedy said: Simcoe Street, mirrors the 401 route. Have you seen the 915? That route needs a service increase and should be added to PULSE ASAP. I’m a High School student and I know people who have to wait 45 min for a bus because they can’t get on one because it’s full coming from Durham College and Ontario Tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin ORION Posted November 3, 2019 Root Admin Report Share Posted November 3, 2019 White signs finally! And the updated ventilation panels. We should be getting the same in Oakville for the upcoming delivery of 6 units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureHeartsJunkie Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 I'm curious to know if DRT is considering upgrading their current fareboxes to coincide with the replacement of the PRESTO Card readers? Also, I had a hard time on finding what the manufacturer or the new next-generation PRESTO Card readers is. All I know is that the current ones are made by a company called "Thales". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureHeartsJunkie Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 2 hours ago, 110B West Pickering said: DRT is going to be changing all their readers to the next generation ones by September 2020, the first three will be installed in December. Thanks for your prompt response. I'm hoping that DRT could go cashless in the future or maybe offer provisions for people to pay with cash. I'm hoping that DRT could consider upgrading their fareboxes with the ones (made by a company called "Scheidt & Bachmann") found on GRT (Grand River Transit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, FutureHeartsJunkie said: Thanks for your prompt response. I'm hoping that DRT could go cashless in the future or maybe offer provisions for people to pay with cash. I'm hoping that DRT could consider upgrading their fareboxes with the ones (made by a company called "Scheidt & Bachmann") found on GRT (Grand River Transit). They wouldn't be allowed to go cashless. I'm pretty sure that would affect the AODA rules in a way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 10 hours ago, TTC 9701 said: They wouldn't be allowed to go cashless. I'm pretty sure that would affect the AODA rules in a way. I can't see how AODA would have any bearing whatsoever on whether a system can or can't take cash. 10 hours ago, FutureHeartsJunkie said: I'm hoping that DRT could go cashless in the future or maybe offer provisions for people to pay with cash. Why in the world would you want DRT to go cashless? That would be akin to making it harder for people to take transit, which is exactly the wrong tact to take. 10 hours ago, FutureHeartsJunkie said: I'm hoping that DRT could consider upgrading their fareboxes with the ones (made by a company called "Scheidt & Bachmann") found on GRT (Grand River Transit). S&B provides the faregates as used in Toronto and Ottawa, and I believe that they have also provided the Presto equipment used on the TTC surface fleet. Their reliability leaves something to be desired. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureHeartsJunkie Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 2 hours ago, smallspy said: I can't see how AODA would have any bearing whatsoever on whether a system can or can't take cash. Why in the world would you want DRT to go cashless? That would be akin to making it harder for people to take transit, which is exactly the wrong tact to take. Dan That wasn't my intention to say that DRT should go cashless but what I meant is that I hope that DRT will continue to accept cash. Still with DRT, I heard that DRT is now offering a provision for clients who are on ODSP/OW (Ontario Disability Support Program and Ontario Works) to have their PRESTO Card reprogrammed for the Transit Assistance Program (or something like that). Posted from my Galaxy S9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
43 Kennedy Posted November 15, 2019 Report Share Posted November 15, 2019 This is interesting. DRT has a new Holiday bus similar to YRT/VIVA's. The bus is # 6113, a new 2019 Nova Bus LFS that has yet to enter service. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Oke Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 Saw two D40LFS yesterday Don’t remember the numbers one on the 915 and the other on the 304 which both seemed to have new more bold numbers on the front in front of the main doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Bullock Posted December 11, 2019 Report Share Posted December 11, 2019 On 12/7/2019 at 8:27 AM, John Oke said: Saw two D40LFS yesterday Don’t remember the numbers one on the 915 and the other on the 304 which both seemed to have new more bold numbers on the front in front of the main doors They are the new decals used for fleet numbers when the old ones peel off. Various D40LF units have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Oke Posted December 11, 2019 Report Share Posted December 11, 2019 6115 broke down on Taunton just east of Fallingbrook and had to be towed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
43 Kennedy Posted December 13, 2019 Report Share Posted December 13, 2019 # 8526 has the new 2018 style headlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Oke Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 6116 has the old style orange destination sign on the front and the new white ones on the side and back for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Oke Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 3 hours ago, 110B West Pickering said: 51xx is the series for new Promaster Vehicles, DRT posted a photo on their social channels showing 5100, 5101 and 5102 at Westney division. I believe there is 16 coming. I’ve seen nothin on Instagram or Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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