LTCBusRider15 Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 6 hours ago, MiExpress said: Also related to the order, according to a separate commission report, New Flyer states the complete delivery of the 22 bus order (20 40' and 2 60') will likely be delayed until early 2023. As 5 40' buses were for expansion purposes this may impact the rollout of LTC's service plan. Question: What are the fleet numbers going to be like when they arrive? Also there is a fact about the D40LF buses having issues running in hot weather. Here is what is says: "With the onset of the hot weather in early June, a new problem affecting a specific series of bus (DL40) of which there are 32 remaining in the fleet has been identified. These are the oldest buses in the fleet and are subject to higher instances of failure, specifically, the condensers for the HVAC units on the buses are failing and parts supply is a challenge given the age of the units. The increased pollen in the air is resulting in the filters clogging, which places greater pressure on the condensers, which in turn are failing. Additionally, passengers are opening windows on extremely hot days, which force the units to run more in an effort to maintain temperature control inside the bus. Once this occurs, the bus cannot continue in service on days of extreme weather conditions given the lack of climate control. In an effort to mitigate these issues, the filters are being cleaned on a more regular basis, and this series of bus is being placed on shorter runs or not being used on extremely hot days when possible." https://www.londontransit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Staff-Report-4-COVID-Ridership-and-Service-Impacts.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTCBusRider15 Posted July 1, 2022 Report Share Posted July 1, 2022 On 6/28/2022 at 8:47 PM, LTCBusRider15 said: What are the fleet numbers going to be like when they arrive? My guess is 591-612? We will have to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTCBusRider15 Posted July 12, 2022 Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 Does anyone know what happened to the ElDorado National E-Z Rider II MAX buses lately? I saw 2 XD40's at Masonville Mall on the Community bus Route 55 and none on Route 37 all 40 foot buses on that route. Did they retire them already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCI Classic Posted July 12, 2022 Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 20 hours ago, LTCBusRider15 said: Does anyone know what happened to the ElDorado National E-Z Rider II MAX buses lately? I saw 2 XD40's at Masonville Mall on the Community bus Route 55 and none on Route 37 all 40 foot buses on that route. Did they retire them already? 3 of them are sitting in the tent at Highbury Garage. I think there days are numbered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTCBusRider15 Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 7/12/2022 at 5:32 PM, MCI Classic said: 3 of them are sitting in the tent at Highbury Garage. I think there days are numbered https://www.londontransit.ca/2022/07/29/community-bus-stop-location-changes-starting-august-8-2022/ I see now I thought they retired already. But according to this service update for the community bus routes it says: "These changes are required as London Transit is retiring its fleet of 30 foot buses as such the 40 foot buses will now be utilized for this service and do not have enough clearance to travel to the door of certain buildings." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, LTCBusRider15 said: https://www.londontransit.ca/2022/07/29/community-bus-stop-location-changes-starting-august-8-2022/ I see now I thought they retired already. But according to this service update for the community bus routes it says: "These changes are required as London Transit is retiring its fleet of 30 foot buses as such the 40 foot buses will now be utilized for this service and do not have enough clearance to travel to the door of certain buildings." I'm kind of surprised they did not buy 30 foots to replace them. Is there enough ridership to warrant the use of more 40 foot buses or should they just remove those routes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 22 minutes ago, G.A said: I'm kind of surprised they did not buy 30 foots to replace them. Is there enough ridership to warrant the use of more 40 foot buses or should they just remove those routes. I think they should remove the community routes since they operate on very limited frequencies. At the same time, they are also intended to service those who are seniors and those with mobility challenges by providing door to door service. Some transit agencies prefer to standardize their fleet. London Transit Commission only uses New Flyer buses so it makes maintenance and repairs more easier. Especially with only three remaining 30 ft buses, I don't think it is worth keeping with how there are plenty of 40 ft buses more readily available to use for service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORION Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 EZ Riders #15, #16 & #18 have been parked. #17 remains in service, and was out today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATMATT51 Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 3 hours ago, ORION said: EZ Riders #15, #16 & #18 have been parked. #17 remains in service, and was out today. Yeah they have been parked for a while now. All you see on those routes are 40fters. They must be low on extra buses for 17 to be out. Tho they would be staring getting the fleet ready for school in a few weeks 20 hours ago, G.A said: I'm kind of surprised they did not buy 30 foots to replace them. Is there enough ridership to warrant the use of more 40 foot buses or should they just remove those routes. Why buy 30ft buses when you can get a 40 and use it on any route at anytime. They were an odd ball bus that at the time made sense. Not anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORION Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 15 hours ago, PHATMATT51 said: Yeah they have been parked for a while now. All you see on those routes are 40fters. They must be low on extra buses for 17 to be out. Tho they would be staring getting the fleet ready for school in a few weeks Why buy 30ft buses when you can get a 40 and use it on any route at anytime. They were an odd ball bus that at the time made sense. Not anymore 18 just came off the road days ago. 17 has had lots of work done to it according to the maintenance department and will be kept in service a little while longer. These were purchased in 2009 for lower ridership routes. They have already outlived their lifespan. They're not in the worst shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTCBusRider15 Posted August 20, 2022 Report Share Posted August 20, 2022 On 8/9/2022 at 7:24 PM, PHATMATT51 said: All you see on those routes are 40fters. They must be low on extra buses for 17 to be out. I saw EZ Rider 17 and an XD40 today at CF Masonville Place on community bus Route 55 today. Also the wiki needs to update the status of EZ Riders of 15, 16 and 18 as it still says active in which they are not anymore. https://cptdb.ca/wiki/index.php/London_Transit_Commission_15-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaT Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 A post earlier said they were parked. Parked does not mean retired, regardless of how long it has been off the road. Which in some cases, can be years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTCBusRider15 Posted August 23, 2022 Report Share Posted August 23, 2022 The LTC has announced that the Express Routes 90, 91, and 94, will resume service starting on September the 5th and Routes 102, 104 and 106 will also resume service. Route 92 will continue to be suspended. No word on the new Route 95 Express between Fanshawe College and White Oaks Mall along with the rest of the new service changes. https://www.londontransit.ca/2022/08/22/schedule-changes-effective-september-4-2022/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCI Classic Posted August 27, 2022 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 Quote My guess is 591-612? We will have to see. A few of the new buses have arrived at Highbury. I saw 594 at the garage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTCBusRider15 Posted August 27, 2022 Report Share Posted August 27, 2022 5 hours ago, MCI Classic said: A few of the new buses have arrived at Highbury. I saw 594 at the garage. Nice. When are they expected to be in service? Also did they include an XD60 in the 2022 bus order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATMATT51 Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 https://www.londontransit.ca/staff-report-1-2022-replacement-bus-order/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAmissions1 Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 45 minutes ago, PHATMATT51 said: https://www.londontransit.ca/staff-report-1-2022-replacement-bus-order/ Reading the document and looks like the 30 ft buses will be retired and replaced with 40 ft buses on the community routes to deal with the increased ridership. This is along with how they did swap one replacement 40 ft bus with an additional articulated bus. Keeping the same amount of replacement bus volume and with minimal cost increase. This is along with making sure they have enough time to procure and deliver the new buses to ensure reliability. Determining the balance to ensure they can deliver a reliable service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTCBusRider15 Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 On 8/27/2022 at 10:41 PM, PHATMATT51 said: https://www.londontransit.ca/staff-report-1-2022-replacement-bus-order/ According to the bus order there are 15 XD40's and 1 XD60 which will be numbered 35 I believe because the 2017 XD60 is numbered 34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATMATT51 Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 Read the amendment the shows 15 40ft(not 16) and 2 60ft(not 1). for replacement PLUS 5 40ft for expansion so 22 buses unless I’m reading it wrong but amended usually means changed 20 40ft and 2 60ft Seams correct as they to need the 60ft more and more especially during the school year when routes 102,104,106 start up plus more traffic with students Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTCBusRider15 Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 Route 9 had articulated buses today. The 9 never gets those buses they usually get the 40 foot buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTCBusRider15 Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 It looks like 2 of the new buses have entered service. On the Transsee tracker. 594 on the 12 595 on the 93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTCBusRider15 Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 On 10/3/2022 at 8:06 AM, LTCBusRider15 said: 594 I got to ride 594 and the interior is the same as the other XD40's UPDATE: I saw 591 on the 102. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTCBusRider15 Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 597 has just entered service on the 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORION Posted October 18, 2022 Report Share Posted October 18, 2022 Recent new deliveries at London. Can also confirm all 4 Eldorado EZ Riders have been retired and removed from property as of today. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTCBusRider15 Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 On 10/18/2022 at 4:19 PM, ORION said: Recent new deliveries at London. Can also confirm all 4 Eldorado EZ Riders have been retired and removed from property as of today. The buses look very new compared to the past XD40's. Will the fleet numbers be up on the wiki soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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