409 Thornton Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Meh. I'm not going to wait for the next bus if I see it coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don of All Buses Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Suddenly... it looks more like a small RV and not a bus... but if it were to go into reg. transit service... how the heck would the fares be collected... Thats what I wanna know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. McConnell Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I don't think these are intended for conventional fixed-route transit service -- they're more suited for paratransit or shuttle service where fare collection isn't as much of an issue. I don't particularly like their looks, but if they're functional, then more power to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallspy Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 The one in the TTC press release looks a lot better then the one that was spotted on the street IMO..... That's because it was painted in Photoshop. I don't think these are intended for conventional fixed-route transit service -- they're more suited for paratransit or shuttle service where fare collection isn't as much of an issue. Bingo. Wheel-trans provides paratransit taxi services. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9924 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I've seen similar set ups being used by limo services, not low floor of course. Very weird looking IMHO, never been inside one though. I agree with who ever posted that if they would just add an aerodynamic piece on top of the drivers cab connecting it more to the passenger cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63 Ossington Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I've seen similar set ups being used by limo services, not low floor of course. Very weird looking IMHO, never been inside one though. I agree with who ever posted that if they would just add an aerodynamic piece on top of the drivers cab connecting it more to the passenger cabin. Agreed. Right now, it's just too chunky... the connection should look slick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian National Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Agreed. Right now, it's just too chunky... the connection should look slick What's your definition of 'slick'? Something you find satisfied with because it doesn't look chunky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63 Ossington Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 What's your definition of 'slick'? Something you find satisfied with because it doesn't look chunky? Umm... don't really know what you mean with your last sentence, but I guess the word I was looking for was sleek? Instead of 'slick'? Because right now, its an eyesore to me because the front cab part looks like it was just rammed into the back passenger area. I was thinking that it would look better if the connection was more harmonized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Wright Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 The one on the TTC announcement has the cab painted, if that is a real painted cab, I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
* Mr. Black * Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Spotted W100 doing a pick up today.... I am not impressed!! The body WAS sagging where the cab meets (Although i think that is the way that it kneels) and i see that it sits lower then the ELFs....Hopefully if they paint the cab, it may have more curb appeal..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRT 9401 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 That is one ugly looking piece of crap I've EVER seen. your so freakin right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I have a bunch of pics of the same bus in Guelph. Our second one has not arrived yet. Here`s the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don of All Buses Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Oh god, those things are spreading like some sort of virus. I hope never too see such uglyness like that so-called "bus" here in New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cogeno Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Autobus Citadelle (the company that supplies STO's Paratransit) seems to buy something different every year, so I'm praying I never see these here. I think it'll be a few years yet, though. Most of the fleet is currently 2008 Chevy-Startrans (2800, 2802, 2812, 2820, 2828, 2829, 2835, 2837, 2854, 2870, 2889, 2890, 2898, 2899) with a few '02-'04 Chevy-Girardins (2278, 2279, 2324, 2325,2458) and a couple of 2006 Ford-Girardins (2603, 2679). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRT_BMT_IND Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Will any of these be used to replace the Orion IIs on the community bus routes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Will any of these be used to replace the Orion IIs on the community bus routes? I hope not, and I don`t think they will cuz they look like a newer version of The ELF. Let`s hope that does not happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I hope not, and I don`t think they will cuz they look like a newer version of The ELF.Let`s hope that does not happen. something will have to eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D40LF Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Oh god, those things are spreading like some sort of virus. I hope never too see such uglyness like that so-called "bus" here in New York. Does this mean it will become known as the 'Swine bus'? I know that there are people who want Kingston to get this, but so far they have said no as they are too low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don of All Buses Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Does this mean it will become known as the 'Swine bus'?I know that there are people who want Kingston to get this, but so far they have said no as they are too low. Lol Seems like that fugly thing has a new nickname already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 When did TTC get theirs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 When did TTC get theirs? -they haven't yet. i'm pretty confident the one they have is a demo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCL Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 There **might** be a Friendly Bus in Ottawa, owned by the Elizabeth Bruyere. I only saw the left side of the bus at Rideau Centre yesterday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cogeno Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 There **might** be a Friendly Bus in Ottawa, owned by the Elizabeth Bruyere. I only saw the left side of the bus at Rideau Centre yesterday afternoon. I think I know what you're talking about, but it was on an older Ford Econoline chassis, and it wasn't quite as boxy, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 These things look a little better than a Cutaway and they sound better. I found 27 again with 2 more on order for Guelph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Parsons Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 These things look a little better than a Cutaway They are a cutaway as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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