roeco Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I believe Caribou would be the most logical choice for the Ontario Northland routes if they were to become available. I'm not sure if Caribou would have the finances to take over the whole system though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Tisdale Bus Lines has also made a bid to take over the Ontario Northland routes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megabus Rider Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Tisdale Bus Lines has also made a bid to take over the Ontario Northland routes. They're a pretty good company, based on when I was in co-op they use the employer's washbay services. The attendant told me that they have a great relationship for servicing Tisdale buses when they're in Toronto for Charters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roeco Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I didnt know they had already put out a bid for the bus routes...is that listed someplace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 I didnt know they had already put out a bid for the bus routes...is that listed someplace? This article mentions how the two companies have "applied" to the Ontario Highway Transport Board to continue the bus services. Since the announcement about the ONTC divestment is still new, I think more companies may bid once it has been formally decided what will happen with the bus service and an official announcement has been made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megabus Rider Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 According to the Ontario Gazette, it seems the application by Caribou Coach and Tisdale Bus Lines have gone through and approved. http://www.ontario.ca/ontprodconsume/groups/content/@onca/@so/@gazette/documents/document/ont06_027429.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrevostH3-45 Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Bingo. alo, the first indicator to me, was the last window has been modified to put in the "stink vent" I also thought it was the stink vent behind the rear-most window. From what I can see, the right rear panel doesn't appear to have been changed in any way that would indicate a lavatory installed; at least not since I've driven that bus. Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Nope. The tiny door in the last window frame is the tipoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrevostH3-45 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Oops. We were looking at the same thing just for some reason I thought the rearmost access panel is what was being referred to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roeco Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 This article mentions how the two companies have "applied" to the Ontario Highway Transport Board to continue the bus services. Since the announcement about the ONTC divestment is still new, I think more companies may bid once it has been formally decided what will happen with the bus service and an official announcement has been made. However Caribou has a strong advantage over everyone else...at least in terms of running Hearst to at least Timmins, thay have everything in place and could go all the way to North Bay if they wanted to and connect with Greyhound. Anyone else would have No connections in either Hearst,Timmins or North Bay. If Tisdale and Caribou work together it could be a great partnership. Like say Caribou could run Hearst to North Bay, while Tisdale could do North Bay to Toronto and Timmins to Sudbury. As Caribou already interlines with Greyhound it would be ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmins Man Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 we dont need either of them its ontario northland here to stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seashore_518203 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 I received a copy of the latest Ontario Northland roster. They actually have 5 ex-GO buses. Ontario Northland 5013-5017 are ex-GO Transit 2100, 01, 02, 04 and 05 respectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 5211 and 5212 in Ottawa on Charter Service today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Admin A. Wong Posted June 26, 2012 Board Admin Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 A photo of 5211 for you in Montreal: A sister unit was behind it but I didn't get the number. Nice LED signs in them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oc4526 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 5217 (Wolves Wrapped) 5218 (Lakers Wrapped) in Ottawa (Hull) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 5216 is also in Ottawa today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flalex72 Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 5217 (Wolves Wrapped) 5218 (Lakers Wrapped) in Ottawa (Hull) 5218 was chartered for an end of year elementary school trip from North Bay. It returned later that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollsign29 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 On the older Ontario Northland coaches that still have rollsigns, does anyone know the exact list of exposures? I know I've seen a smattering of various displays (like Toronto, Timmins, North Bay Express, etc.) but I'd like to recreate one in its entirety, but I've never had the means to find out myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmins Man Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Ontario Northland 5218 on a charter in downtown Toronto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. DeLarge Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 ONT 5042 at Yorkdale yesterday evening, probably headed for the Toronto Coach Terminal next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articulated Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 5013 arrived at the Toronto Coach Terminal this afternoon in rather good spirits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC 8208 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Just saw "Retired" 962 in revenue service at Ontario Northlands yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCT-3122-D800-10240 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Just saw "Retired" 962 in revenue service at Ontario Northlands yesterday. I am a little confused by this post. Explanation please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC 8208 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 according to the wiki, 962 is retired, but i saw it in service at the Timmins Terminal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 ONT 5042 at Yorkdale yesterday evening, probably headed for the Toronto Coach Terminal next. This bus had the most rusty wheels i had ever seen, looks like they swapped them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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