DRT Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Both. I should also add they have some at their Whitby Location. Coach Canada is in the process of selling the current Office and Yard in Peterborough. More likely to PW's Century Transportation. http://atu1624.ca/message-from-the-president-regarding-the-developments-in-peterborough No the City of Peterborough bought the yard. Century is looking for a place of their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Why does Coach Canada have a yard in Peterborough but not have the rights to do line runs into there? Isn't that strange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAverageJoe Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Why does Coach Canada have a yard in Peterborough but not have the rights to do line runs into there? Isn't that strange? They run school bus and charter service from there also I believe there was at some time some line haul service more like commuter service from Peterborough to the small towns around there at one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megabus Rider Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 No the City of Peterborough bought the yard. Century is looking for a place of their own. Interesting, will it be used for their Transit division or other municipal fleet operations? Would have been perfect for Century! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRT Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Interesting, will it be used for their Transit division or other municipal fleet operations? Would have been perfect for Century Both as far as I know. The space is too big for Century's needs, plus they don't need the office up front. Coach Canada is currently in talks to lease back the office in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted May 13, 2014 Author Board Admin Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Diversified Transportation Accepted to Partners in Compliance program May 12, 2014 by Mark Hannah, Vice President Oil Sands Fort McMurray, AB - Within the province of Alberta’s 25,344 commercial carriers there are 59 that stand out as safety leaders in transportation. Today Diversified Transportation is proud to announce that we have received the designation of Excellent from Partners in Compliance (PIC) and join this esteemed group. The PIC program is a means to recognize transportation companies that consistently demonstrate safety excellence through audited compliance with safety programs, safe driving performance and commercial vehicle inspection programs. Diversified Transportation is one of three bus companies in the province of Alberta to achieve membership in PIC and as a result, a Safety Fitness Certificate designation of Excellent. “This is truly a reflection of the commitment our employees demonstrate on a day to day basis towards our promise of Safely Home,” says Jude Groves, Director of Health, Safety & Environment at Diversified Transportation. Richard Warnock, Interim President and CEO of the Alberta Motor Transportation Association (AMTA), provided the following comments: “AMTA congratulates Diversified Transportation for joining PIC and achieving your Excellent Safety Fitness certificate. With Diversified Transportation’s success in achieving a high safety standard you join a prestigious group of Carriers that are committed to highway safety. AMTA as a proud partner of Partners in Compliance (PIC) and would also like to extend our welcome and thank you for your contribution to safety on Alberta’s highways.” When combined with sister organization Southland Transportation Ltd., the Pacific Western Group of Companies becomes the largest carrier member of PIC with 2322 units, topping the next largest by almost 300 units. Diversified Transportation brings the largest fleet of coaches to the PIC program. Kim Hrushenski, Acting Director of Partners in Compliance added, “At Partners in Compliance our target is the finest transportation organizations in the business, and having Diversified join us gives us great pleasure. Welcome and thanks for the tremendous effort you make every day!” For more information on Partners In Compliance, visit www.partnersincompliance.com Diversified Transportation Ltd. is the leading employee transportation company in North America. Our fleet of over 900 units is specially equipped to operate in our unique northern Alberta environment. We’re proud to be part of this community and to provide safe service to major oil, gas, energy and construction companies operating in the Oil Sands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted May 13, 2014 Author Board Admin Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 It might be safe to assume Red Arrow 730-732 are no longer in service (despite them being listed that way on the Wiki). Has anyone seen them around recently? Today in Edmonton the current oldest of the fleet was in service - here are 739 and 741 at the downtown Edmonton office. They used to be wrapped much differently, but now sport the updated "Safely Home" logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I never see those two down here in Calgary anymore... Probably just not around when I am... Or regularly assigned Fort McMurray trips.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevost Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 1556 and 3019: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megabus Rider Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Possibly a Safeway Charter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevost Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I am not sure about that... I did see a MCI J4500 Coach Canada Safeway Tours leave before I arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted May 17, 2014 Author Board Admin Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCIBUS Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Spotted Tim Hudak Campainge bus in Ottawa Prevost Pacfic Western Transportation 3047 @ Metcalf & Laurier 8:30AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roeco Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 When Red Arrow retires buses do they send them to Diversified?? Or sell them off anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc.theriault Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Two ex-Red Arrow coaches are operating in Nova Scotia for Ambassatours. Not sure if Ambassatours owns them or if they are leased through Brian Gillis' (ex-Acadian owner) bus leasing company which owns many coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted May 26, 2014 Author Board Admin Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Red Arrow 763 in Calgary: And 751 and 762: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prevost Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Unit 3005 seen at Lansdowne Mall yesterday: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted June 1, 2014 Author Board Admin Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Some interesting stuff here in Edmonton today! 1587 now in Diversified livery: And an unknown unit in similar state: A bunch of ex-TraveLynx units: 4401, 4403: 4405: 4407 4408 Red Arrow 742: Red Arrow 5705 (the newest active unit): Some more interesting stuff - IC CEs 4037 and 4035: (The marker lights on the J4500 3545 are missing the plastic shielding there) 3868: Service Truck 5383: A pair of Sprinter vans, 753 and 5237: 1177 at Waterous Power Systems: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Well, I guess 1587 is no longer operating for Ebus! http://www.busdrawings.com/coach/alberta/ebus/0405h345/010312-3021ebus1587.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRT Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 An unknown Pacific Western coach burned to the ground on the 401 this morning. http://www.northumberlandnews.com/news-story/4553821-update-bus-fire-closes-hwy-401-eastbound-lanes-near-port-hope-until-surface-can-be-repaved/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Coval Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 An unknown Pacific Western coach burned to the ground on the 401 this morning. http://www.northumberlandnews.com/news-story/4553821-update-bus-fire-closes-hwy-401-eastbound-lanes-near-port-hope-until-surface-can-be-repaved/ Not unknown anymore. It's an H345, vehicle number 1575. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted June 14, 2014 Author Board Admin Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Has #1525 been spotted as of late!? I have not seen it in some time....Nice pix btw. Darn Magpie getting in your way of the front shot of 5705 though.... Edited June 14, 2014 by BCT-3122-D800-10240 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 According to an article in today's Toronto Star, Airport Express will discontinue in the fall of this year due to low ridership and competition (direct rail link between Union Station and Pearson Airport). Having said that, grab your camera now before it is too late! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Coval Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Airport Express used to operate to Islington/York Mills and the TTC Airport Rocket caused PW to cancel it. Now with construction downtown, Billy Bishop Airport, and the UP Express coming, it's not surprising they're ending it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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