York Transit Posted August 17, 2023 Report Share Posted August 17, 2023 On 8/16/2023 at 3:38 AM, blue.bird.fan said: The contractors for Southeast and BRT are different, I think. Not sure how easy that would be. No, they are the same contractor. Miller now operates Viva as well as YRT Southeast. The operations of both divisions are bundled into one contract. https://york.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/06133860-2e57-4520-9c09-0c3450e55303# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 The planned frequency adjustments for Viva Blue, Viva Purple/Purple A and Viva Orange for September 3rd are postponed. Noted down below: Frequency and some schedule changes previously planned for Viva blue, purple/purple A and orange in September 2023 are being postponed until further notice. There will be no changes for Viva blue, purple/purple A and orange at this time, with the exception of some schedule changes for Viva blue on Sundays/holidays. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Final comments: I still will keep the original comments that were planned for September 2023 in my original post for those that are still interested in reading what the planned ones are. Out of all honesty, I don't think anyone would really notice the frequency change if it was implemented. Especially when Blue still maintains frequent service of every 15 minutes or better north of Bernard. Viva Pink is still under review, but I think it will most likely replace Purple A once York University Markham Campus opens up for student enrolment. Scheduled for Spring 2024 at the time of writing. If there is a lot of demand, Unionville Go Station transit loop is nearby in case cover buses or trippers need to be added to meet ridership demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 5 hours ago, GTAmissions1 said: The planned frequency adjustments for Viva Blue, Viva Purple/Purple A and Viva Orange for September 3rd are postponed. Noted down below: Frequency and some schedule changes previously planned for Viva blue, purple/purple A and orange in September 2023 are being postponed until further notice. There will be no changes for Viva blue, purple/purple A and orange at this time, with the exception of some schedule changes for Viva blue on Sundays/holidays. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Final comments: I still will keep the original comments that were planned for September 2023 in my original post for those that are still interested in reading what the planned ones are. Out of all honesty, I don't think anyone would really notice the frequency change if it was implemented. Especially when Blue still maintains frequent service of every 15 minutes or better north of Bernard. Viva Pink is still under review, but I think it will most likely replace Purple A once York University Markham Campus opens up for student enrolment. Scheduled for Spring 2024 at the time of writing. If there is a lot of demand, Unionville Go Station transit loop is nearby in case cover buses or trippers need to be added to meet ridership demand. Is green never coming back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 5 hours ago, Shaun said: Is green never coming back? Viva Green via Leslie and Major Mackenzie will eventually be implemented, but there is no ETA currently. Right now, it is discontinued due to low ridership. Referring to the McCowan to Don Mills routing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianc1981 Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 I have said for years that the Pink should operate Finch to RHC then to McCowan Road via HWY 7 and Enterprise. This way it can connect on both sides with the Purple that should just stay on 7. Pink should also operate all day, 7 days a week. I have also suggested that the Blue should operate express between Finch and RHC and then all passengers traveling in between can take the Pink service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, brianc1981 said: I have said for years that the Pink should operate Finch to RHC then to McCowan Road via HWY 7 and Enterprise. This way it can connect on both sides with the Purple that should just stay on 7. Pink should also operate all day, 7 days a week. I have also suggested that the Blue should operate express between Finch and RHC and then all passengers traveling in between can take the Pink service. I would agree with you on that regarding Pink should simply replace Purple A and operate the Enterprise branch. Which would bring it to 7 days/week operation, at the same time, Finch Go extension would only be provided during peak periods. All other times, it would terminate at Richmond Hill Centre. Considering that Blue operates pretty frequently south of Bernard to handle transfers from other routes at Richmond Hill Centre. Right now, I don't think any major changes will happen until the next annual service plan in a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Bullock Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 VIVA 2282 spotted WB @ Kennedy/401 this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 Route 361 Nashville Express has debuted yesterday (September 5th). Operating with 4 buses during the peak periods. For anyone wondering what the debut units are: AM peak period: 1424, 1427, 1432, 1706 PM peak period: 1511, 1702, 1703, 1817 Operated by Southwest Division. Final comments: Four buses operating on 361 to provide a frequency of every 27 minutes. Express fares are no longer required which the premium fare was eliminated today for all 300 series routes. It is more of the challenge from Barons Street/Major Mackenzie Drive to Highway 407 Station via Huntington that may be a bigger challenge since the total scheduled time is 1 hour and 3 minutes. Versus 361 Nashville Express to Barons Street/Major Mackenzie Drive, it only takes around 33 minutes. Which it is more intended to cover a transit desert along with being a trial to see if there is any demand or interest for transit service in the Vaughan Enterprise Zone. Especially trying to provide more coverage to areas that currently don't have service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
York Transit Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 Quote Quote This email is a follow-up to your concern regarding York Region Transit (YRT) Route 361 – Nashville Express. YRT is currently reviewing the potential of restructuring Route 361 in the future to service businesses along Highway 50 and Trade Valley Drive. The restructure will be dependent on budget availability, infrastructure improvements, and maintenance agreements. YRT is working with the City of Vaughan to improve infrastructure in the area which would allow for additional transit service to be introduced. YRT is also working with Brampton Transit to identify improvements to cross-boundary service integration. Your feedback regarding this request has been documented in our tracking system for future consideration as part of the annual planning process. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and providing us the opportunity to review and respond to this matter. Should you have any further questions we can address for you, please feel free to contact us again. They are considering possibility of restructuring this route to serve Brampton and Hwy 50 They are considering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue.bird.fan Posted September 23, 2023 Report Share Posted September 23, 2023 While I was riding the 720 today from Major Mackenzie West to VMC (I refuse to use the SmartCentres naming rights), I noticed that the driver kept having trouble getting the route name to appear on the signs. Is this a common bug with the INIT system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted October 6, 2023 Report Share Posted October 6, 2023 A report has come up regarding advancing environmental assessments or EA for short along with engineering work along specific corridors. Here is the list: Jane St from Hwy 7 to Major Mac Enterprise Blvd from Birchmount to Kennedy Kennedy from YMCA to Hwy 7 Hwy 7 from Kennedy to McCowan Link to the report here: https://yorkpublishing.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=41060 If the link doesn't work or removed, I have also attached the report for recordkeeping/reference. Final comments: The request to advance the environmental assessment is more to determine the impacts which would be for Jane Street between Highway 7 and Major Mac. Considering it is a higher ridership corridor because of Canada's Wonderland with Route 20 Jane and 720 Jane. Enterprise Boulevard from Birchmount to Kennedy, Kennedy from YMCA Boulevard to Highway 7 and Highway 7 from Kennedy to McCowan is in the engineering phase. I know that Kennedy BRT is planned for construction in 2026 pending available funding. Now if YRT only had funding to actually provide frequent service beyond the expensive bus rapid transit infrastructure, maybe it will workout. Bus Rapid Transit Prioritization.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulated Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 YRT has started using a male computer voice to do stop announcements, instead of the original female voice (named "Crystal") that has been in use for the past 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menath Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 6 hours ago, Articulated said: YRT has started using a male computer voice to do stop announcements, instead of the original female voice (named "Crystal") that has been in use for the past 15 years. The YRT/Viva Buses i rode today both had the crystal voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted October 17, 2023 Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 Service changes effective November 5th Viva Blue: Weekday frequency adjustments noted below Early morning – every 6 minutes (Newmarket and Bernard branch combined) Morning rush hour – every 6 minutes (Newmarket and Bernard branch combined) Afternoon – every 7 minutes (Newmarket and Bernard branch combined) First and last trips will be adjusted Saturday frequency adjustments noted below Midday – every 9 minutes (Newmarket and Bernard branch combined) Evening – every 16 to 17 minutes (Newmarket branch only) First and last trips will be adjusted Viva Purple/Purple A: Weekday frequency adjustments noted below Morning rush hour – every 9 minutes (combined) Afternoon rush hour – every 9 minutes (combined) Evening – every 20 minutes (combined) First and last trips will be adjusted Saturday frequency adjustments noted below Morning – every 20 minutes (combined) Midday – every 19 minutes (combined) Evening – every 19 to 20 minutes (combined) Late evening – every 26 minutes (combined) First and last trips will be adjusted Viva Orange: Weekday frequency adjustments noted below Early morning – every 31 minutes Morning rush hour – every 12 minutes Midday – every 21 minutes Afternoon rush hour – every 13 minutes Evening – every 23 to 24 minutes Late evening – every 27 minutes First eastbound trip will be adjusted Route 1: Highway 7 Sunday frequency adjustments noted below Morning – every 75 minutes Afternoon – every 75 minutes Early evening – every 60 minutes Late evening – every 52 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Route 2: Milliken Weekday frequency adjustments noted below Morning rush hour – every 22 minutes Midday – every 42 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Saturday frequency adjustments noted below Morning – every 40 minutes Midday – every 40 minutes Afternoon – every 40 minutes Early evening – every 40 minutes Late evening – every 33 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Route 12: Pine Valley Weekday frequency adjustments noted below Morning rush hour – every 35 minutes Afternoon rush hour – every 41 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Route 20: Jane Platform adjustment at Major Mackenzie West Terminal: Route 20 northbound will service Platform 4 (stop 7359) Route 20 southbound will service Platform 7 (stop 7362) Route 21: Vellore Weekday frequency adjustments noted below Early morning – every 24 minutes Morning rush hour – every 28 minutes Afternoon rush hour – every 30 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Route 54: Bayview Saturday frequency adjustment noted below Morning – every 63 to 70 minutes Midday – every 64 to 72 minutes Evening – every 55 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Route 77: Highway 7 Weekday frequency adjustments noted below Morning rush hour – every 16 minutes Midday – every 30 minutes Afternoon rush hour – every 19 minutes Early evening – every 27 minutes Late evening – every 33 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Route 82: Valleymede Weekday frequency adjustments noted below Morning rush hour – every 23 minutes Afternoon rush hour – every 23 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Route 83/83A Trench: Weekday frequency adjustments noted below Morning rush hour – every 32 minutes Afternoon rush hour – every 31 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Route 83A – Trench limited service along Dunlop Street will be discontinued due to low ridership. Travellers can continue using Mobility On-Request Richmond Hill Local Route 86: Newkirk-Red Maple Saturday frequency adjustments noted below Frequency will be adjusted to every 46 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Route 88: Bathurst Weekday trip added: A new northbound trip will be added during morning rush hour to better match service with demand. The new trip will depart Finch GO Bus Terminal (stop 2334) at 7:31 a.m. and arrive at Seneca King (stop 1706) at 8:34 a.m. Route 90: Leslie Sunday/holiday frequency adjustment noted below Schedules will be adjusted Frequency will be adjusted to every 38 to 42 minutes Route 91/91A: Bayview The following Route 91A – Bayview weekday trips will be adjusted Northbound 4:55 p.m. trip from Finch GO Bus Terminal Platform 3 (stop 6235) will depart at 4:52 p.m. Southbound 6:02 p.m. trip from Subrisco Avenue/Bayview Avenue (stop 2847) will depart at 6 p.m. Sunday/Holiday frequency adjustments for Route 91: Bayview Early morning – every 69 minutes Morning – every 43 minutes Afternoon – every 43 minutes Early evening – every 37 minutes Late evening – every 56 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Route 98/99 Yonge (late night) Platform adjustment: Route 98/99 will service Platform 2 (stop 4184) instead of Platform 11 (stop 4192) at Newmarket Terminal Saturday frequency adjustments noted below Early evening – every 54 minutes Late evening – every 46 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Sunday/holiday frequency adjustments noted below Early evening – every 50 minutes Late evening – every 43 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Route 105: Dufferin Additional weekday trip added: A new northbound trip will be added during the afternoon rush hour to better match service with demand. The new trip will depart Dufferin Street/Clark Avenue (stop 4014) at 3:20 p.m. and arrive at Dufferin Street/Confederation Parkway (stop 3998) at 3:56 p.m. Route 415: Stouffville District High School The afternoon trip will be adjusted to accommodate students from St. Katherine Drexel Catholic High School who are temporarily attending St. Brenden Catholic Elementary School at Hoover Park Drive/Ninth Line The afternoon trip from Hoover Park Drive/Dorcas Lane (stop 5449) will depart at 3:50 p.m. instead of 3:45 p.m Route 417: Bill Hogarth School Special Morning trips will be adjusted to arrive 10 minutes earlier at the school. The morning trips from Hoover Park Drive/Sandiford Drive (stop 7278) will depart at 7:37 a.m. and 7:38 a.m. instead of 7:47 a.m. and 7:48 a.m., respectively Route 720: Highway 407 Terminal/Wonderland Route 720 will service Platform 8 (stop 7363) at Major Mackenzie West Terminal Route 720 will continue to operate seven days a week (Monday to Sunday) Schedules will be adjusted to match Canada’s Wonderland (Winterfest) and Vaughan Mills Mall’s operating hours. First and last trips will be adjusted Route 760: Vaughan Mills/Wonderland Route 760 will service Platform 12 (stop 7367) at Major Mackenzie West Terminal Weekend schedules will be adjusted to match Canada’s Wonderland (Winterfest) and Vaughan Mills Mall’s operating hours. First and last trips will be adjusted Friday service will be provided for Wonderland’s Winterfest and Black Friday, as well as the week of December 18 to 22 TTC Route 129A McCowan North: Effective November 19th Weekday frequency adjustments noted below Morning rush hour – every 23 minutes Midday – every 33 minutes Afternoon rush hour – every 21 minutes Saturday frequency adjustments noted below Morning – every 35 minutes Afternoon – every 22 minutes Sunday/holiday frequency adjustments noted below Morning – every 36 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted November 8, 2023 Report Share Posted November 8, 2023 Forgot to share earlier. York Region Transit is opting into the provincial fare integration program between YRT and TTC. Lasting two years which is written until March 31, 2026 to coincide with the provincial budget cycle. Along with a budgeted amount of losses that will be covered between $8 million to $9 million dollars annually. At the time of writing, there is no start date yet other than early 2024. Link attached here: https://yorkpublishing.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=41493 If there is a problem with the link, I have also attached the report for reference. Final comments: York Region Transit has co-fare agreements with other 905 transit agencies as long as there is time remaining on the transfer along with Go Transit. Allowing transfers between 905 system and Go Transit at no additional charge especially with the shift to Presto to receive the discount. I can see the fare integration beneficial especially if transferring from the subway station to continue north of Steeles Avenue or Highway 7 if on the Vaughan side of Line 1. Provincial Fare Integration Program.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion V Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 Does anyone have a list of which 18xx Xcelsiors have the Gemini seats? Was it a retrofit (or delivered with them) to see if the agency likes this type of seat then all subsequent orders went back to the Insight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulated Posted November 9, 2023 Report Share Posted November 9, 2023 17 minutes ago, Orion V said: Does anyone have a list of which 18xx Xcelsiors have the Gemini seats? Was it a retrofit (or delivered with them) to see if the agency likes this type of seat then all subsequent orders went back to the Insight? The list of units with the InSight seats vs Gemini seats are on the Wiki page for the fleet. The second half of the 2018 order was delivered from the factory with the Gemini seats. I'm not certain why the change; I've variously heard either it was due to a shortage so they got available Gemini seats swapped in to allow for faster delivery; a production error; or was simply testing them out (this was the same time TTC switched to Gemini seating on the 31xx LFS and 34xx LFS HEV). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovettc Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Does anyone know what Viva bus is getting the holiday wrap for this year? If so please let me know the fleet number of that Viva bus getting the holiday wrap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovettc Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 E2104 is wrapped for the holiday and it was used in the Newmarket Santa Claus Parade this afternoon. NOT MY PHOTO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
York Transit Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 O my god it's so cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 hour ago, ilovettc said: E2104 is wrapped for the holiday and it was used in the Newmarket Santa Claus Parade this afternoon. NOT MY PHOTO. 1509 has the same wrap as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovettc Posted November 20, 2023 Report Share Posted November 20, 2023 Can anyone confirm if Viva bus number 1084 has this year holiday wrapped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted November 28, 2023 Report Share Posted November 28, 2023 December 2023 is the final month that York Region Transit will be selling monthly passes. December 14th is the final day for December 2023 monthly passes. Effective January 1, 2024, fare capping will instead be utilized to ensure that passengers don't pay more than a monthly pass only available via Presto card either physical or digital card will count towards the fare cap. Breakdown for monthly capping: Adult: 40 one-way trips Youth: 39 one-way trips Seniors/Child: 28 one-way trips Transfers within the two hour period, companion fares along with coming from trips that don't start at York Region Transit first will not count towards the cap. Only trips that start on-board a YRT/Viva bus will count with the exception for TTC buses that operate north of Steeles Avenue. Link here: https://www.yrt.ca/en/fares-and-passes/fare-capping-program.aspx Final comments: I think it is difficult for some people to purchase a $156 adult monthly pass considering that you don't know how much or little you will use. Since travel patterns do change from month to month such as December if being on break during the holidays. Versus fare caps paying only when you use it. Transit Assistance Program or TAP for short has been piloting the fare cap system with free rides after 40 one-way trips. The difference with TAP is only a limited amount of participants who meet the program requirements along with agreeing to take part in surveys from time to time. The fare discount is 50 percent off adult fares with a Presto card which the Presto card loaded with the concession is provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulated Posted December 1, 2023 Report Share Posted December 1, 2023 YRT has begun removing the Viva fare machines from the former Green stops. This is what remains of the former Leith Hill stop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted December 6, 2023 Report Share Posted December 6, 2023 Service changes effective December 24th. Only focusing on the minor changes: Route 50 Queensway: Provide service to The ROC until 1 PM upon request on-board only to the operator After 1 PM, passengers must contact the Mobility-On-Request phone number with at least 60 minutes notice to request the next available Route 50 to service The ROC Service is only provided when The ROC is open Route 90 Leslie and high school routes: Suspended from December 25th due to school holidays resuming on January 8th TTC 68B Warden: Weekday frequency adjustment noted below until January 7th when regular frequencies resume Morning rush hour – every 27 minutes Midday – every 36 minutes Afternoon rush hour – every 24 minutes First northbound trip from Warden Subway Station will depart at 5:40 a.m. instead of 5:59 a.m Route 720 Jane Express/760 Vaughan Mills/Finch: Hours of service to match opening hours for Canada's Wonderland and Vaughan Mills January 7th service changes: Viva Purple/Purple A: Sunday adjustments noted below Schedules will be adjusted First and last trips will be adjusted Viva Yellow: Viva yellow will continue to service Platform 10 at Newmarket Terminal; however, the stop number will be updated from 6426 to 9887 Route 2: Milliken: Weekday trip adjustment noted below The eastbound trip from Finch GO Bus Terminal (stop 2332) will depart at 5:57 p.m. instead of 6 p.m TTC 17A Birchmount: Weekday frequency adjustment noted below until February 17th noted below Early morning – approximately every 27 minutes Morning rush hour – approximately every 30 minutes Afternoon rush hour – approximately every 27 minutes February 18th: Afternoon rush hour frequency reduced to every half hour Route 26 Maple: Restructured to provide two way service north of Major Mackenzie terminating at Maple Go trading off midday service discontinued Morning rush hour – approximately every 42 minutes Afternoon rush hour – approximately every 48 minutes Northbound from Vaughan Metro Centre at 5:05 PM until 7:36 PM Southbound from Maple Go at 5:30 PM until 8 PM Route 40 Unionville Local: Weekday service adjustments noted below Schedules will be adjusted In addition, the last trip from Markville Mall (stop 1827) will depart at 8:27 p.m. instead of 8:19 p.m Route 50 Queensway: Weekend frequency adjustments noted below Saturday: Morning – approximately every 40 minutes Midday – approximately every 39 to 44 minutes Evening – approximately every 39 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Sunday/holiday: Morning – approximately every 53 minutes Midday – approximately every 53 to 58 minutes Evening – approximately every 53 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted TTC 68B Warden: Frequency adjustments noted below Weekday: Morning rush hour – approximately every 24 minutes Afternoon rush hour – approximately every 23 minutes Saturday: Morning – approximately every 39 minutes Route 87 Autumn Hill: Frequency adjustments noted below Morning rush hour – approximately every 75 to 90 minutes Afternoon rush hour – approximately every 88 to 96 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Route 90 Leslie: Saturday frequency adjustments noted below Morning – approximately every 43 minutes Midday – approximately every 47 minutes Evening – approximately every 42 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Route 91/91A Bayview: Weekday frequency adjustments noted below Early morning – approximately every 24 minutes Morning rush hour – approximately every 24 minutes Afternoon rush hour – approximately every 26 minutes Late evening – approximately every 42 minutes First/last trips adjusted for all Route 91 Bayview branches (91/91A/91B) Route 91E Bayview Limited Express: Rebranded as 391 Bayview Express Route 98E Yonge Express: Final trip discontinued due to low ridership along with duplication of service TTC 129A McCowan North: Frequency adjustments noted below Weekdays: Morning rush hour approximately every 16 minutes Saturdays: Early evening frequency approximately every 40 minutes Route 165/165F Weston: Route changes and frequency adjustments noted below Route 165 – Weston will be extended to Major Mackenzie West Terminal and will no longer service the Highway 400/ Major Mackenzie carpool lot. Route 165F will be discontinued; customers may continue to use Route 21 – Vellore. Weekdays: Morning rush hour – will be maintained at 15 minutes Midday – approximately every 28 to 35 minutes Afternoon rush hour – approximately every 15 to 18 minutes Evening – approximately every 40 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Saturday: Morning – approximately every 37 to 40 minutes Afternoon – approximately every 45 minutes Evening – approximately every 36 to 40 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Sunday/holiday: Morning – approximately every 36 minutes Afternoon – approximately every 40 minutes Evening – approximately every 37 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Route 300 Business Express: The afternoon trip from Commerce Valley Drive/ Highway 7 (stop 2918) at 5:09 p.m. will begin earlier at approximately 5:01 p.m. from Highway 7/ Allstate Parkway (stop 6789) to assist with passenger loads Route 361 Nashville Express: Frequency adjustments noted below Morning rush hour – approximately every 22 to 26 minutes Afternoon rush hour – approximately every 25 to 27 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Route 720 Jane Express: Rebranded as 320 Jane Express along with frequency adjustments noted below Weekday: Morning rush hour – approximately every 11 minutes Mall opening – approximately every 10 minutes Midday – approximately every 12 minutes Mall closing – approximately every 10 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Saturday: Mall opening – approximately every 14 minutes Midday – approximately every 18 minutes Mall closing – approximately every 14 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Sunday: Mall opening – approximately every 14 minutes Midday – approximately every 18 minutes Mall closing – approximately every 14 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Route 760 Vaughan Mills/Wonderland: Rebranded as 360 Vaughan Mills/Wonderland Weekday service suspended until Spring 2024 Saturday: Mall opening – approximately every 28 minutes Midday – approximately every 40 minutes Mall closing – approximately every 30 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted Sunday/holiday: Mall opening – approximately every 26 minutes Midday – approximately every 36 minutes Mall closing – approximately every 28 minutes First and last trips will be adjusted On-Request Keswick (January 2024: Exact date to be confirmed) Customers may use On-Request Keswick to travel to the Multi-use Recreation Complex (MURC) on Woodbine Avenue. Customers can travel between any address within the defined service area and the following locations: Simcoe Avenue/Metro Road (stop 4079) Glenwoods Avenue/The Queensway South (stop 4072) The Queensway South/Ravenshoe Road (stop 4060) Keswick Marketplace (stop 6740) Georgina Ice Palace (stop 4088) Multi-use Recreation Complex Span of hours: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 10:45 p.m Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 7:45 p.m On-Request Newmarket Local Details such as stops and span of hours to be confirmed in January 2024 Final comments: The main focus is the rebranding of existing express routes (91E Bayview Limited Express/720 Jane Express/760 Vaughan Mills/Wonderland) into the 300 series to be better consistent with the existing Route 300 series routes. Back when the Route 300 series routes were more marketed as premium express via Highway 407. 98E Yonge Express was down to one trip. Only a matter of time before it was eliminated. Especially when most passengers have shifted to Viva Blue which provides more frequent service between Finch Go and Bernard/Newmarket Bus Terminal. Needing to match supply with demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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