Shaun Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 5/12/2022 at 2:23 PM, DavidH said: Also, GO is getting evicted from STC this fall so that early work towards the temporary SRT replacement bus corridor can begin. I can't imagine there is any chance DRT would be allowed in. They're stuck on street until the subway extension opens. So GO will no longer be servicing STC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Studios Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 Just now, Shaun said: So GO will no longer be servicing STC? They could serve the street right beside McCowan RT Station or build a temporary terminal inside one of STC's parking lot or one of the streets... On 5/12/2022 at 1:14 PM, 7749 said: It seems only the 2010's are active (8471-8473). Guess this is the end Most agencies seem to be in a rush to retire the D40LF... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulated Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, Gamer Studios said: Most agencies seem to be in a rush to retire the D40LF... The last New Flyer D40LF was built in 2010, meaning all examples are now 12 years or older. Many transit agencies have adopted a standard lifespan of about 12 years; therefore, even the "newest" D40LFs are entering their retirement age. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Studios Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, Articulated said: The last New Flyer D40LF was built in 2010, meaning all examples are now 12 years or older. Many transit agencies have adopted a standard lifespan of about 12 years; therefore, even the "newest" D40LFs are entering their retirement age. But what happens if their replacements are delayed...especially since supply chain issues are still rather prevalent 6115 on 902B/411 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulated Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Gamer Studios said: But what happens if their replacements are delayed...especially since supply chain issues are still rather prevalent DRT still has a large surplus of vehicles due to the amount of service they cut back during COVID, plus there's been new deliveries since then. If they need vehicles in service, they'll keep them around until their replacements enter service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Studios Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, Articulated said: DRT still has a large surplus of vehicles due to the amount of service they cut back during COVID, plus there's been new deliveries since then. If they need vehicles in service, they'll keep them around until their replacements enter service. I heard they are suffering from some sort of shortage in terms of their conventional units...which is why PULSE buses are once again being used to fill in the gaps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidH Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 6 hours ago, Gamer Studios said: They could serve the street right beside McCowan RT Station or build a temporary terminal inside one of STC's parking lot or one of the streets... GO will be setting up temporary facilities on Borough Drive, which is immediately west of the mall proper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 6 hours ago, Gamer Studios said: But what happens if their replacements are delayed...especially since supply chain issues are still rather prevalent 6115 on 902B/411 That unit as well as 6116, is on a Raliegh based route, via Transee that I had seen this morning. However I don't know whether or not it's still out there. Perhaps those two are recent transfers from Westney Division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Studios Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 4 hours ago, newflyerinvero said: That unit as well as 6116, is on a Raliegh based route, via Transee that I had seen this morning. However I don't know whether or not it's still out there. Perhaps those two are recent transfers from Westney Division. Could also simply just be loaners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Studios Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 8471 is on the 905/302...Seems like the only remaining active D40LF (I guess until DRT replaces it and sends a replacement towards Whitby Division) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Studios Posted May 15, 2022 Report Share Posted May 15, 2022 ^It's back out again doing 917 Bayly-Consumers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Studios Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 DRT 6115 & 6116 on 403/405/407/410 interline again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7749 Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 22 hours ago, Gamer Studios said: 8471 is on the 905/302...Seems like the only remaining active D40LF (I guess until DRT replaces it and sends a replacement towards Whitby Division) I think this is the only route it will do since the 2010's are almost always on the 905/302 until retirement (which should be sometime soon, maybe this week) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Studios Posted May 16, 2022 Report Share Posted May 16, 2022 26 minutes ago, 7749 said: I think this is the only route it will do since the 2010's are almost always on the 905/302 until retirement (which should be sometime soon, maybe this week) or 917/917B and 392/392B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Oke Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 I've seen up to 6119 in service, saw it today on the 915. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Studios Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 8470 finally back, doing 920 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Studios Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 New DRT route 409 to run from O.C and Thickson Rd / Taunton Rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Studios Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 7111 back out from being missing in action and doing the 901/901B Pulse Simcoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Hollingsworth Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 On 5/18/2022 at 10:52 PM, Gamer Studios said: New DRT route 409 to run from O.C and Thickson Rd / Taunton Rd Glad to see you found the photo I shared. there’s many upcoming service changes with routes being established, EFFECTIVE JUNE 2022 224c - Every 30 minutes on weekday evenings, and weekends 917z - Every 30 minutes on weekends 901/N2 - Extended to Windfields Farm Drive and Thuroughbred Avenue via North Campus, - Reinstating 10 minute daytime frequency EFFECTIVE September 2022 211 West Ajax - New Base route operating between Ajax GO and Pickering Parkway Terminal via Westney, Ravenscroft, Williamson, Westney, Rossland, Church, Kingston, Notion, and Pickering Parkway 216 Harwood North - Introduction of 15 minute service on weekdays - Alternating trips between 216 to Salem And Taunton, and 216c to Williamson and Audley 222 Audley South - AM/PM peak route via Westney, Bayly, Audley, Ashbury, Range Line and Pickering Beach back to bayly to the GO Station 409 Garrard Stevenson - Reinstating former route 409B on weekdays only 411 South Courtice - Extension in AM/PM Peak to Oshawa GO - Route adjustments in South Courtice to better match demand, simplify operating patterns, and better serve secondary schools 900 PULSE Highway 2 - Reinstating 20 minute frequencies to Scarborough 920 - Introduction of 15 minute frequencies during the daytime, alternating trips between Pickering Parkway Terminal and McCowan RT Station Additionally, the Tender documents are out for the 8 electric buses https://durham.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/b259aa42-ecc1-46d5-955e-5a21b82f8d22 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris W Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 6 hours ago, 110B West Pickering said: Glad to see you found the photo I shared. there’s many upcoming service changes with routes being established, EFFECTIVE JUNE 2022 224c - Every 30 minutes on weekday evenings, and weekends 917z - Every 30 minutes on weekends 901/N2 - Extended to Windfields Farm Drive and Thuroughbred Avenue via North Campus, - Reinstating 10 minute daytime frequency EFFECTIVE September 2022 211 West Ajax - New Base route operating between Ajax GO and Pickering Parkway Terminal via Westney, Ravenscroft, Williamson, Westney, Rossland, Church, Kingston, Notion, and Pickering Parkway 216 Harwood North - Introduction of 15 minute service on weekdays - Alternating trips between 216 to Salem And Taunton, and 216c to Williamson and Audley 222 Audley South - AM/PM peak route via Westney, Bayly, Audley, Ashbury, Range Line and Pickering Beach back to bayly to the GO Station 409 Garrard Stevenson - Reinstating former route 409B on weekdays only 411 South Courtice - Extension in AM/PM Peak to Oshawa GO - Route adjustments in South Courtice to better match demand, simplify operating patterns, and better serve secondary schools 900 PULSE Highway 2 - Reinstating 20 minute frequencies to Scarborough 920 - Introduction of 15 minute frequencies during the daytime, alternating trips between Pickering Parkway Terminal and McCowan RT Station Additionally, the Tender documents are out for the 8 electric buses https://durham.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/b259aa42-ecc1-46d5-955e-5a21b82f8d22 But you know what I'm not seeing? WHITBY. Otherwise known as the town DRT forgot. When are the local buses coming back to Whitby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 20 minutes ago, Chris W said: But you know what I'm not seeing? WHITBY. Otherwise known as the town DRT forgot. When are the local buses coming back to Whitby? I noticed everywhere is getting service and Whitby is on the back burner as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Studios Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 7118 (newest unit) in service on 900/900B ^ scratch that...7119 also entered service but was changed off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Studios Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 ^ scratch that again...7121 on 900B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureHeartsJunkie Posted May 24, 2022 Report Share Posted May 24, 2022 On 5/21/2022 at 9:09 AM, 110B West Pickering said: Glad to see you found the photo I shared. there’s many upcoming service changes with routes being established, EFFECTIVE JUNE 2022 224c - Every 30 minutes on weekday evenings, and weekends 917z - Every 30 minutes on weekends 901/N2 - Extended to Windfields Farm Drive and Thuroughbred Avenue via North Campus, - Reinstating 10 minute daytime frequency EFFECTIVE September 2022 211 West Ajax - New Base route operating between Ajax GO and Pickering Parkway Terminal via Westney, Ravenscroft, Williamson, Westney, Rossland, Church, Kingston, Notion, and Pickering Parkway 216 Harwood North - Introduction of 15 minute service on weekdays - Alternating trips between 216 to Salem And Taunton, and 216c to Williamson and Audley 222 Audley South - AM/PM peak route via Westney, Bayly, Audley, Ashbury, Range Line and Pickering Beach back to bayly to the GO Station 409 Garrard Stevenson - Reinstating former route 409B on weekdays only 411 South Courtice - Extension in AM/PM Peak to Oshawa GO - Route adjustments in South Courtice to better match demand, simplify operating patterns, and better serve secondary schools 900 PULSE Highway 2 - Reinstating 20 minute frequencies to Scarborough 920 - Introduction of 15 minute frequencies during the daytime, alternating trips between Pickering Parkway Terminal and McCowan RT Station Additionally, the Tender documents are out for the 8 electric buses https://durham.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/b259aa42-ecc1-46d5-955e-5a21b82f8d22 I really wished that DRT should expand their On-demand service - to areas that used to be served by a regular route (before the pandemic).. Speaking of On Demand - a little piece of advice that I wanted to pass along: when requesting a DRT On Demand ride, please be cognizant (aware) on which vehicle that arrives for your ride request. There may be times in which a DRT-branded Promaster vehicle may be requested - but sometimes either a taxi or even an ordinary vehicle (driven on behalf of DRT) may be used.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Oke Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 11 hours ago, Gamer Studios said: ^ scratch that again...7121 on 900B Scratch it again 7122 was on 915 earlier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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