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On 12/28/2022 at 2:53 AM, blue.bird.fan said:

Interesting. DRT on-demand seems to be operated by both DRT and Voyago depending on the area... I know someone from the OTEG Facebook group got a Voyago Toyota Camry sedan numbered 3007. However, I believe DRT may operate the service in the urban areas. I'm not sure, could someone clarify?

Voyago (on this contract at least) also uses a fleet of Toyota Siennas for this service (not sure if it's straight diesel or hybrid)

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I hope DRT would handle the crowds, especially on the Pulse 900 and 901.

The frequencies reduced from Scarborough to 30 mins 7 days a week has to do with the 92p.

Well, it might be good, but not directly from UTSC on a weekday. Ya, kn an artic but, it almost makes the 900 laughable. Pulse as in BRT, but are pritorizing the 920...a LOCAL, but Regionsl route, to essentially be the defacto Pulse cross regional route to do most of the work, albeit, for the portion of HWY.2/Kingston Road that it serves. Too bad it's not a weekend route and the 900 to/from UTSC isn't as convenient as it's previously been.

 

The 901 being essentially put into 3 branches with each branch going at 30 mins seems good, with the bulk of its frequency between Simcoe & Bond to North Campus (or do all 3 branches go to Whinfield Farms?)

Wasn't the old 401/B/C, pre-Pulse even more frequent than what ot is now? Good luck DC North Campus Students.

 

Lastly, in my opinion, given that DRT is essentially all in on electric buses, capacity will only get better and increased demand on many routes.

Artics might need to be considered on a few routes (Besides 900 (which might need more)). Any chances hybrid artic (like the XDE60 or LFSA HEV) be conceivable, or is the region and DRT (ihavent seen the DRT capital budget to know), but being al in for electric buses might not mean artics, but only 40 foots which, would still be much more expensive than a traditional diesel bus.

DRT, good luck! (DiRT)

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2 hours ago, newflyerinvero said:

I hope DRT would handle the crowds, especially on the Pulse 900 and 901.

The frequencies reduced from Scarborough to 30 mins 7 days a week has to do with the 92p.

Well, it might be good, but not directly from UTSC on a weekday. Ya, kn an artic but, it almost makes the 900 laughable. Pulse as in BRT, but are pritorizing the 920...a LOCAL, but Regionsl route, to essentially be the defacto Pulse cross regional route to do most of the work, albeit, for the portion of HWY.2/Kingston Road that it serves. Too bad it's not a weekend route and the 900 to/from UTSC isn't as convenient as it's previously been.

 

The 901 being essentially put into 3 branches with each branch going at 30 mins seems good, with the bulk of its frequency between Simcoe & Bond to North Campus (or do all 3 branches go to Whinfield Farms?)

Wasn't the old 401/B/C, pre-Pulse even more frequent than what ot is now? Good luck DC North Campus Students.

 

Lastly, in my opinion, given that DRT is essentially all in on electric buses, capacity will only get better and increased demand on many routes.

Artics might need to be considered on a few routes (Besides 900 (which might need more)). Any chances hybrid artic (like the XDE60 or LFSA HEV) be conceivable, or is the region and DRT (ihavent seen the DRT capital budget to know), but being al in for electric buses might not mean artics, but only 40 foots which, would still be much more expensive than a traditional diesel bus.

DRT, good luck! (DiRT)

I'm pretty sure 920 will eventually become PULSE. 902 is slated to become one.

The old 401/B/C for the most part was 10-15 mins between buses (most of the time, average) out of Ontario Tech but this was during the rush hour. Midday was still 20 mins and weekends was 30. Also the 901C's idea only really intended so they don't have that many buses going to Windsfield Farm area apparently (what I heard).

Suburb agencies by themselves don't really have the same criteria as say the TTC. Since different areas have different needs.

In terms of the artics, two made appearances on PULSE 901 around Thanksgiving back in 2020/2021. So they aren't necessarily tied to the 900/900B PULSE Hwy 2.

Speaking of which as well the 401C actually became (a rather short-lived) route 422 Simcoe-Bloor.

and there was also the 401S branch.

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Update on DRT bus fleet number 8430 & 8436: 

To clarify, 8430 and 8436 might re-enter service. I was asked to complete an inspection on two covid vehicles next week. I'm assuming it's 8430 and 8436 because I'm scheduled to work at Westney next week. Plus, the order of 2023 XE40s has once again been delayed to possibly 2024. Now, completing the inspection for these vehicles means one of two things; 1. They could re-enter service  2. They've been sold and need inspections for the buyers

Source: DRT Mechanic

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On 12/29/2022 at 10:44 PM, Gamer Studios said:

I'm pretty sure 920 will eventually become PULSE. 902 is slated to become one.

The old 401/B/C for the most part was 10-15 mins between buses (most of the time, average) out of Ontario Tech but this was during the rush hour. Midday was still 20 mins and weekends was 30. Also the 901C's idea only really intended so they don't have that many buses going to Windsfield Farm area apparently (what I heard).

Suburb agencies by themselves don't really have the same criteria as say the TTC. Since different areas have different needs.

In terms of the artics, two made appearances on PULSE 901 around Thanksgiving back in 2020/2021. So they aren't necessarily tied to the 900/900B PULSE Hwy 2.

Speaking of which as well the 401C actually became (a rather short-lived) route 422 Simcoe-Bloor.

and there was also the 401S branch.

I really wished that there should be a branch of the 901 Pulse - running from Windfields Park via OnTechU/DC to the DCOG Station (ICYW, DCOG = Durham College Oshawa GO).

While my idea (though it has been years since I had attended Durham College) would sound weird and silly, it would give students coming in from Toronto and Scarborough from the GO Train/Bus - another option that is convenient and easy.

Only problem is - it depends on the demand.

 

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3 hours ago, FutureHeartsJunkie said:

I really wished that there should be a branch of the 901 Pulse - running from Windfields Park via OnTechU/DC to the DCOG Station (ICYW, DCOG = Durham College Oshawa GO).

While my idea (though it has been years since I had attended Durham College) would sound weird and silly, it would give students coming in from Toronto and Scarborough from the GO Train/Bus - another option that is convenient and easy.

Only problem is - it depends on the demand.

 

There's always the option to take 403 Park.

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2 hours ago, Gamer Studios said:

There's always the option to take 403 Park.

Sure.. that’s an option but I’d rather a convenient option (as mentioned/suggested by FutureHeartsJunkie) than going through a big loop down South Oshawa and having to transfer to another bus just to get to Durham College North Campus.. 

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52 minutes ago, D6127 said:

Sure.. that’s an option but I’d rather a convenient option (as mentioned/suggested by FutureHeartsJunkie) than going through a big loop down South Oshawa and having to transfer to another bus just to get to Durham College North Campus.. 

They used to have a branch off the 401 that went to Oshawa Station. Became the 422 Simcoe-Bloor. Not sure why they couldn't keep it.

There's also GO route 56 as well. It bridges OTU and Oshawa GO. Not sure how much GO currently charges for 3-4 stops? Their fare always keep on changing.

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17 hours ago, Gamer Studios said:

They used to have a branch off the 401 that went to Oshawa Station. Became the 422 Simcoe-Bloor. Not sure why they couldn't keep it.

There's also GO route 56 as well. It bridges OTU and Oshawa GO. Not sure how much GO currently charges for 3-4 stops? Their fare always keep on changing.

To my understanding, GO charges a fare-by-distance method. The longer you travel, the more you have to pay.

 

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8 minutes ago, FutureHeartsJunkie said:

To my understanding, GO charges a fare-by-distance method. The longer you travel, the more you have to pay.

 

ya but they keep on changing the base fare and the distance fare...last i rode it...it was much cheaper than 3-4 yrs ago

Edit

Adult fare from DC/OT to Oshawa GO is $3.70 on Presto, and $2.64 as a Youth

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Durham Region Transit has begun collecting payments for passengers using Credit Cards on PRESTO, much like other agencies.

The reason for the delay stems from ordering devices that could utilize this functionality that could be equipped in OnDemand vehicles. With this now solved, the function has now been enabled system wide.

debit cards, and mobile PRESTO wallet will come later in 2023 according to a number of DRT reports

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