armorand Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 While looking up Saskatoon Transit, found an interesting page: http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Utility%20Services/Saskatoon%20Transit/Pages/SafeBus.aspx 1) Has any examples of people using this been publically made or since this is CPTDB, seen? and 2) Are there any examples of this in Western Canada? I saw in Winnipeg a few years ago, a driver on our Route 24 stopped to wake up a passed-out person laying on the bus stop pavement. Also of a driver letting this gangster kid on the bus, when some other kids were threatening to beat his ass. I'm also interested by this... DART service. Thought it meant Dial-A-Ride Transit til I kept reading further Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buswrappervern Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 401 has been decomissioned as well 403 was decomissioned a while ago. The GMC are on their way out as they fail insurance inspections. I am probably the only person here happy about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cimon8000 Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 just wondering who can provide an updated list of all the ex-Regina Classics in Saskatoon Transit right now? My last visit to Saskatoon was back in 2011 which a few Regina Classics were still sitting at the back of the garage at that time, and I wondered if ALL of those were back to service or not. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm_5307N Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 401 has been decomissioned as well 403 was decomissioned a while ago. The GMC are on their way out as they fail insurance inspections. I am probably the only person here happy about that. Do you have an official list of the remaining New Looks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 401 has been decomissioned as well 403 was decomissioned a while ago. The GMC are on their way out as they fail insurance inspections. I am probably the only person here happy about that. Oh My... R.I.P. #401... I am glad I got photos of it back on the 13th of this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlo86 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Uploaded a handful of the many Saskatoon photos from our day visit there in April. http://www.kevinsbusrail.com/sts.html A few previews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cimon8000 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Thanks for sharing Kevin, very great photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAverageJoe Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Thanks for sharing looks like you guys had a great trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLy Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to your next update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armorand Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 You can still see part of the old ETS logo on that New Look if you look well Nice photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calgarybus Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Saskatoon never had any of their own D60LF's. The Nova articulated's were the first articulated buses in the Saskatoon fleet. The Nova's were also the first Nova's delivered to Saskatoon Transit. I believe the former Montreal units arrived shortly after the articulated Nova's. Also, would anyone happen to know if GM Classic #405 is still active? It was the only remaining GM Classic besides #407 when I was there in June of 2011 for the BHA conventions. But when I was in Saskatoon a couple of weeks ago, I did not see 405 at all and found #407 parked out back in the fenced compound. I am not sure if 407 is retired now or not, but it was only about two years ago that it went through refurbishing. Also, does anyone know the status of MCI Classic #434? Found it in the fence compound two weeks ago with a front right headlight missing. Here are a ocuple more images from two weeks ago: Actually 449-454 were the first Novabuses delivered to Saskatoon Transit way back in 1995. They were also the last ones delivered with the 6V92TA engines since all the later ones were Classic TDS models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Actually 449-454 were the first Novabuses delivered to Saskatoon Transit way back in 1995. They were also the last ones delivered with the 6V92TA engines since all the later ones were Classic TDS models. Yes. I meant as in Low Floor Nova's . I thought I had mentioned that but apparently not. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlo86 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Another Saskatoon Update: http://www.kevinsbusrail.com/sts.html This time some 1990 MCI Classics, 1995 NFI D40LF and some Nova Bus LFS Here are some previews! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cimon8000 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Very nice pictures Kevin, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Did they bother removing the red off the roof of the OC Novas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buswrappervern Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 They repainted the roof also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buswrappervern Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 4 new 2012 Nova arrived sometime between Thursday and Monday. 1203 1204 1205 1206 Too bad I have to wait till the 2 year body warranty is up before I can wrap them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 4 new 2012 Nova arrived sometime between Thursday and Monday. 1203 1204 1205 1206 Too bad I have to wait till the 2 year body warranty is up before I can wrap them. You`ll have fun with that! They look pretty sharp with the livery. Do you know if more are coming in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cimon8000 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 VERY sharp looking bus! Does this means the end of Fishbowl era for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 VERY sharp looking bus! Does this means the end of Fishbowl era for them? I am thinking probably not as they still seem to have around 15 Fishbowls left in service as of two months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armorand Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I am thinking probably not as they still seem to have around 15 Fishbowls left in service as of two months ago. 15?! Wow, I thought they had even less around! Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buswrappervern Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 821 and 822 scrapped, auctioned off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm_5307N Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Should be down to 11 active fishbowls: 371, 377, 382, 383, 384, 398, 400, 402, 824, 983, 992 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 821 and 822 scrapped, auctioned off. HUH! I am a bit surprised 821 824 is gone. When I rode that bus back in April of this year, I found it was in very good solid condition and ran very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buswrappervern Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Pulled and parked from service till at least next May. 371, 377, 382, 383, 384, 398, 824 just emptied their sign frames. I suspect aging frames are failing or are going to fail insurance inspections. And possibly parts discotinued. Public requires safe accessability anyway and narrow stairs dont offer that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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