NewFlyerFan Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Another incident involving a bus, this time Zum 1877 was involved in a collision on Main Street around 6:30am today, pickup driver was intoxicated and hit two cars before hitting the bus head on and fleeing the scene unknown if the driver is injured but the bus was on deadhead to start at 511 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BramptonTransitFan84 Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 20 hours ago, NewFlyerFan said: Another incident involving a bus, this time Zum 1877 was involved in a collision on Main Street around 6:30am today, pickup driver was intoxicated and hit two cars before hitting the bus head on and fleeing the scene unknown if the driver is injured but the bus was on deadhead to start at 511 Damn, hopefully the driver is ok. Is there any news coverage on this yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyerFan Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 7 hours ago, BramptonTransitFan84 said: Damn, hopefully the driver is ok. Is there any news coverage on this yet? I’m Not to sure, I was informed by a coworker and also sent this image later that day. You can see the bottom of the frame is still in place but everything above is pushed in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BramptonTransitFan84 Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 54 minutes ago, NewFlyerFan said: I’m Not to sure, I was informed by a coworker and also sent this image later that day. You can see the bottom of the frame is still in place but everything above is pushed in Still, im thankful that nobody else was on board at the time. Hopefully the police find the idiot driver and he gets charged. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BramptonTransitFan84 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 A mild incident that seemed to have occured either earlier today or yesterday involving another züm 18xx. Screenshotted from a 6ixbuzz post... Im rather curious as to what happened prior to this since typically the jacknife scenario ends with the rear on the right. My guess is that the driver may have had to hard brake & swerve but thats juts my guess 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransferCutter Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 Brampton Transit is hiring Twitter post link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doppelkupplung Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 On 1/27/2019 at 7:07 PM, NewFlyerFan said: I’m Not to sure, I was informed by a coworker and also sent this image later that day. You can see the bottom of the frame is still in place but everything above is pushed in Damage and incident in general strikingly MiWay 1354-like. Hope the driver was okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millersteve552 Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 On 2/4/2019 at 3:55 PM, TransferCutter said: Brampton Transit is hiring Twitter post link does this mean i might get a call/email soon as my profile says i'm currently being considered for this job since September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyerFan Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 It’s possible, they tend to do info sessions once every week at about 75-80 people at a time we’re scheduled to hire 95 operators for expansion this year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allandale25 Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Schedule update. http://www.brampton.ca/EN/residents/transit/service-alerts/Documents/RR_March2019.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BramptonTransitFan84 Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Something unusual on 1127, some sort of cable routing cover and its attached to a module by the back. I've never seen this before on any of the XD40's. This was taken a few weeks ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyerFan Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 1 hour ago, BramptonTransitFan84 said: Something unusual on 1127, some sort of cable routing cover and its attached to a module by the back. I've never seen this before on any of the XD40's. This was taken a few weeks ago Hmm not sure I’ve seen that before but it’s at another garage that unit, I’ll try and check it out in other news buses are having security camera stickers installed to remind passengers they are being recorded and 1126 is the first unit to be installed with a permanent drivers shield. These will be installed in all buses minus the 02,03s from what I’ve been told the shields are the prototype that was seen in conventionals 1201,1713 and Zum 1291 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiExpress Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 On 12/22/2018 at 8:50 AM, Silly Tilley said: Speaking of conventional buses, there was a RFP for a new 3 year contract for conventional buses that closed in August but it has still not been awarded. It took more than a few months but this RFP was finally awarded to Nova Bus about 2 weeks ago, a new 3 year contract for conventional buses. Also Brampton is holding their usual annual info sessions regarding 2019 service initiatives: http://www.brampton.ca/EN/residents/transit/service-alerts/Pages/Transit-Updates.aspx#342 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allandale25 Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 ^ Some of the sessions will also feature Queen BRT information. Staff report available here. Reports, presentations on the City's website here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BramptonTransitFan84 Posted April 23, 2019 Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 Some unfortunate news regarding the electric bus project Brampton was hoping to start this year and yes this is due to Doug Fords decision making yet again. Although I trust the guardian pretty well I am going to email BT on this just to confirm its officially cancelled as they haven't said anything on their part yet. https://www.bramptonguardian.com/news-story/8753151-cap-and-trade-cancellation-hits-brampton-projects/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newflyerinvero Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 Very unfortunate news. Wondering out loud here but would this be affecting other agencies who have ordered buses through CUTRIC? It's like that I feel (granted I don't think anything impossible anymore with this government), that it's like that no transit agency will get gas tax unless it's diesel buses only, no hybrid, electric, etc. Doubt that'd happen..but y'know.. A few weeks back when attending one of Brampton's PIC's, one of their planning staff members whom I was in a good conversation with that we had gotten into a talk about that Brampton Transit is at 'a tipping point' with capacity with big ridership increases, but only so many buses, too, with the ongoing challenges of annual budgets to supporting the ever-increasing ridership growth. One intersting topic was about the consideration, although not set in stone, about when the Zum buses (unsure if specifically he said the 40 foot or 60 foot XDE's) that once they reach their mid-life rebuilds, they could be converted into regular conventional service. The goal that BT sees is that ZUM services would only see XDE60's, even the 561. Any other information that was heard at these PIC's from a few weeks back from other people here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM5000 Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 On 4/23/2019 at 1:33 PM, BramptonTransitFan84 said: Some unfortunate news regarding the electric bus project Brampton was hoping to start this year and yes this is due to Doug Fords decision making yet again. Although I trust the guardian pretty well I am going to email BT on this just to confirm its officially cancelled as they haven't said anything on their part yet. https://www.bramptonguardian.com/news-story/8753151-cap-and-trade-cancellation-hits-brampton-projects/ I can save you the email... since that announcement BT has been looking for another funding source (Feds? PTIF Phase2 maybe? Other Provincial programs?). There is still a desire to proceed with the program. 11 minutes ago, newflyerinvero said: (unsure if specifically he said the 40 foot or 60 foot XDE's) It could potentially apply to both, but the first XDE40's are still a couple of years away from any kind of refurb. 13 minutes ago, newflyerinvero said: The goal that BT sees is that ZUM services would only see XDE60's, even the 561. The current arrangement at the Downtown Terminal will not accommodate 60' on 561... 561 will need to stay 40' for the foreseeable future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulated Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, GM5000 said: I can save you the email... since that announcement BT has been looking for another funding source (Feds? PTIF Phase2 maybe? Other Provincial programs?). There is still a desire to proceed with the program. Same thing goes for York Region Transit, who are also part of the electric bus trial. They recently received Council approval to proceed with the purchase using reserve funds, while staff will look at other opportunities (including the ones mentioned above) to top up the reserve fund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BramptonTransitFan84 Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 On 4/24/2019 at 10:25 PM, GM5000 said: I can save you the email... since that announcement BT has been looking for another funding source (Feds? PTIF Phase2 maybe? Other Provincial programs?). There is still a desire to proceed with the program. It could potentially apply to both, but the first XDE40's are still a couple of years away from any kind of refurb. The current arrangement at the Downtown Terminal will not accommodate 60' on 561... 561 will need to stay 40' for the foreseeable future. I'm a bit late, but I got a response from BT and as you said they are looking into other forms of funding. I'm remaining hopeful some source will come through as this could be a stepping stone in Brampton making the further approach to a possible zero-emission fleet in the future. Also about the XDE60's, not only the 561 but the 505 as well. The size of the bus bays at Trinity Common would need to be extended and the turn by the main intersection coming from Bovaird and going to Great Lakes Drive would need major widening to accommodate for a 60 foot buses and additional space for 1-2 40 footers. I've seen the odd occasion that an XDE60 happened to go on the 505 and its not the best thing having a 60 footer take up 2 bus spots because of its 4 min pause at Trinity Common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyerFan Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 More shields rolling out, 1100s seem to be the focus right now and some Zum buses either 12s or 1400s they also include a blue and black sticker stating the offence carries a 5000$ fine and potential prison sentence of 5 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM5000 Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 On 5/7/2019 at 12:04 AM, BramptonTransitFan84 said: Also about the XDE60's, not only the 561 but the 505 as well. The size of the bus bays at Trinity Common would need to be extended and the turn by the main intersection coming from Bovaird and going to Great Lakes Drive would need major widening to accommodate for a 60 foot buses and additional space for 1-2 40 footers. Turning movements and geometrics at Trinity are not an issue for artics and are not why 40' are used on 505... it's Malton GO station. Because of the location of the temporary stop, GO requested that 60' not be used so that other buses could manoeuvre around a parked Zum 40' bus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFlyerFan Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 Prior to that however there were no plans to use articulated buses on the 505, the ridership just isn’t there and I believe the 5 had a higher ridership number compared to the 505, until the 505 goes to Pearson like is in future “plans” it’s 40ft buses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 9 hours ago, NewFlyerFan said: Prior to that however there were no plans to use articulated buses on the 505, the ridership just isn’t there and I believe the 5 had a higher ridership number compared to the 505, until the 505 goes to Pearson like is in future “plans” it’s 40ft buses I don't think that you understand who you are trying to argue with.... Dan 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcrecr Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 On 3/6/2019 at 5:03 PM, NewFlyerFan said: Hmm not sure I’ve seen that before but it’s at another garage that unit, I’ll try and check it out in other news buses are having security camera stickers installed to remind passengers they are being recorded and 1126 is the first unit to be installed with a permanent drivers shield. These will be installed in all buses minus the 02,03s from what I’ve been told the shields are the prototype that was seen in conventionals 1201,1713 and Zum 1291 Does anyone have a photo of the shield used on the New Flyers? I've seen all the other ones except the ones that will actually be used... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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