Calgary Transit On Demand provides on-demand transit service to select communities in Calgary, Alberta that don't have traditional fixed routes. The service is powered by RideCo.
North Calgary On Demand
History
- August 9, 2019 - Service introduced as a pilot project, providing brand new service in the Carrington and Livingston communities. The service was contracted to Southland Transportation.
- March 27, 2024 - Contractor switched to Via Transportation.
Service
- Upon introduction, this service was contracted out to Southland Transportation. When the service was introduced, 2 Ford Transit vans were allocated to On Demand service, with 2 Toyota Siennas being used as spares. In case of a shortage, a unit may be transferred from Southland's Calgary Transit Access contract.
- This service operated in the Carrington and Livingston communities in North Calgary, allowing customers to book trips to/from anywhere in the listed communities as well as the North Pointe Terminal and the shopping centre nearby.
- Upon the switch of contractors to Via Transportation in 2024, 2 Honda Odyssey vans were allocated to the service.
Operating Hours
- Monday-Friday:
- Saturday:
- Sunday:
West Calgary On Demand
History
- October 13, 2020 - Service introduced, replacing routes 94, 164, 439 and 454 in West Calgary.
- September 4, 2023 - On Demand service was discontinued when fixed routes were re-introduced.
Service
- This service was ran with regular Calgary Transit community shuttle buses. When the service was introduced, 12 buses (1200-1211) were allocated to On Demand service, each receiving a side and rear On-Demand wrap and a tablet for the RideCo software. By September 2021, the On Demand fleet was reduced to 10 buses (1200-1209).
- This service operated in the Aspen Woods, Christie Park, Strathcona Park, Signal Hill, Springbank Hill and Discovery Ridge communities. Trips could be booked to/from any of the listed communities, as well as 69 Street LRT Station, Westhills Shopping Centre, Signal Hill Centre and Richmond Terminal.
Operating Hours
Fleet operated by Calgary Transit - West Calgary (2020-2023)
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Year
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Body Manufacturer
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Body Model
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Chassis
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Engine
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Transmission
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Notes
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| 1200-1211
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2017
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Arboc
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Spirit of Freedom 27
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Chevrolet Express 4500
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GM Vortec 6.0L
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GM
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- Transferred from the Calgary Transit community shuttle fleet.
- 1210 & 1211 transferred back to the community shuttle fleet in September 2021.
- 1200-1209 had their On Demand wraps removed in January 2023.
- 1200-1209 transferred back to the community shuttle fleet in September 2023.
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Vans
Fleet operated by Via Transportation - North Calgary (2024-present)
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Year
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Manufacturer
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Model
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Engine
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Transmission
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| (4 units)
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2024
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Honda
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Odyssey
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- The license plate for one unit is 0-AM060
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| (2 units)
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2024
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Chrysler
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Grand Caravan
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- Equipped with wheelchair lifts
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