Coast Mountain Bus Company
Area served | Metro Vancouver, British Columbia |
Founded | April 1, 1999 (from BC Transit) |
Fleet size | 1475 (Conventional Bus) 166 (Community Shuttle) 4 (SeaBus) |
Number of routes | 227 (Bus) Excl. school trips 1 (SeaBus) |
Annual ridership | 236 million (2015) |
Union | Unifor Local 111 (Operators) Unifor Local 2200 (Mechanics) |
Coast Mountain Bus Company, an operating subsidiary of TransLink, provides bus and SeaBus service in the Metro Vancouver area. The company commenced service on April 1, 1999, when the Vancouver Regional Transit System was split from BC Transit, thus creating CMBC.
Overview and History
Coast Mountain Bus Company was formed on April 1, 1999, when the Greater Vancouver division of BC Transit was split from the rest of the BC Transit network. Before its current name, it was called "BusLink" for 9 months during the transition into TransLink.
Coast Mountain Bus Company provides service in all 21 municipalities that make up Metro Vancouver (the former Greater Vancouver area). These are Anmore, Belcarra, Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, City of Langley, Township of Langley, Lions Bay, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and White Rock.
Vancouver Trolley Crisis
Shortly after the delivery of the New Flyer E40LFRs, the company experienced a major shortage after a power steering malfunction affected several of the new units. As a result, 65 units were pulled out of service and several units from other garages were transferred to Vancouver Transit Centre. In addition to this, a handful that had been retired was sent to the garages that had donated units. 2 Orion Vs from Central Fraser Valley Transit System, and 2 Orion Is from Chilliwack Transit System were also brought over.
September 2009 Service Changes
With the introduction of the Canada Line, most 400-series express routes were discontinued. This, in turn, allowed TransLink to reallocate various resources (units, service hours) to other routes, such as increasing frequency on routes like 351, 601, 401, and 410.
Declassification of the "C" route numbering system
The re-numbering of Community Shuttle "C-Style" route numbering began subtly in 2011 with route 337 being re-numbered from its old route number, the C74. Between 2011 and 2016, new Community Shuttle routes were implemented without the use of the C-numbering system, such as the 227 in 2013 and the short-lived 178 in the same month. A bulk of re-numberings took place during the December 2016 Service Changes [1] as a result of the Evergreen Extension bus integrations and the 2016 Transit Network Review for Downtown Vancouver - West End. All remaining C-numbered routes were renumbered during the September 2018 Service Changes, ending the use of the C-numbering system.[2]
Use of Renewable Natural Gas
On April 24, 2019, TransLink announced its entry into a partnership with FortisBC that will source Renewable Natural Gas to fuel CMBC's fleet of CNG-powered buses. This partnership made TransLink the first public transportation authority in Canada to use RNG. FortisBC will provide up to 500,000 gigajoules (GJs) of RNG to CMBC annually within five years on contract.[3]
November 2019 Strike
Until November 2019, Coast Mountain Bus Company drivers (Unifor Local 111) and maintenance workers (Unifor Local 2200) had been on the job without a contract. Their previous contract had expired in March 2019. Insufficient break times, unsatisfactory working conditions, and insufficient wages were among the key issues presented by the unions to CMBC. On October 29, 2019, workers issued the 72-hour strike notice.[4] After talks broke off on the evening of October 31, the first steps of job action were activated. A maintenance overtime ban, as well as an operator uniform ban, resulted in multiple trip cancellations on Seabus and the CMBC bus network.[5] Job action escalated on November 15th with a driver overtime ban on select days, which caused an increase in cancelled bus trips.[6]
On the week of November 24th, the unions announced to further escalate job action by implementing a full cancellation of bus service between Wednesday, November 27th and Friday, November 29th. This prompted several institutions to implement and plan alternative methods to commuting during the full shutdown. However, on Tuesday, November 26th, a last-minute deal was reached between CMBC and the two unions, thus averting the three-day strike[7]. The deal, which addresses the key issues presented during the strike, was ratified on December 5, 2019.[8]
COVID-19 Pandemic
Main Article: TransLink Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many riders to stay at home to reduce virus transmission. As a result, TransLink experienced a steep decline in ridership as well as a major loss in revenue. Service on all modes (including SeaBus, SkyTrain, West Coast Express) continues to operate on a reduced schedule. Between March and June 1, 2020, buses stopped collecting fares in order to reduce transmission and only allowed the exchange of passengers at the rear doors.[9] This ended when buses were installed with additional barriers in order to reduce the risk of transmission.[10] Masks were required to be worn on all vehicles from August 25, 2021 until March 11, 2022.[11]
There was a pilot project in November 2020 using a copper alloy on frequently touched surfaces to help eliminate germs. Two SkyTrain cars and two units were involved in the two-week program.[12]
Services
Coast Mountain Bus Company operates most bus routes across Metro Vancouver. West Vancouver operates its own municipal transit service and a select number of Community Shuttle routes are contracted out to Transdev.
Service is provided using a large fleet of conventional compressed natural gas, diesel, electric and hybrid buses, electric trolleybuses, and gasoline minibuses, in addition to a small fleet of passenger ferries.
Coast Mountain Bus Company's services are:
- Regular transit service
- Trolleybus service in the City of Vancouver (with one route extending to Burnaby)
- Community Shuttle, a minibus service that connects areas that have a lower demand for buses
- ExpressBus, a suburban express transit service
- NightBus, a late-night bus service that runs after midnight up until early morning
- RapidBus, a network of frequent bus lines with limited stops and stop amenities such as real-time information
- SeaBus, a passenger ferry service
RapidBus
Main article: RapidBus
RapidBus is a network of frequent bus routes with limited stops distinguished by green Rapidbus branding with priority lanes. The units are painted in a special green livery with next bus information, available both visually and audibly. Also, the seats consist of extra padding.
The 6 routes are:
- R1 King George Blvd: Connects Guildford Exchange and Newton Exchange with the Expo Line at Surrey Central Station and King George Station. Service runs every 9 minutes during the day and every 10-15 minutes late at night.
- R2 Marine Dr: Connects Park Royal in West Vancouver with Phibbs Exchange in North Vancouver, running every 10-15 minutes off-peak and every 8 during peak hours.
- R3 Lougheed Hwy: Connects Coquitlam Central Station and Haney Place. Services run every 10 minutes during peak hours and every 15 minutes during off-peak.
- R4 41st Ave: Connects Joyce–Collingwood Station to the University of British Columbia. Service runs every 3-6 minutes during peak hours and every 8-15 minutes off-peak.[13]
- R5 Hastings St: Connects Simon Fraser University in Burnaby with Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver along Hastings Street. Service runs every 4-6 minutes during peak hours and every 7-15 minutes off-peak.
- R6 Scott Rd: Connects Newton Exchange and Scott Road Station, servicing Surrey and Delta along Scott Road and 72 Avenue. Service runs every 10 minutes, increasing to every 7–8 minutes during peak hours.
Community Shuttle
Community Shuttle is a minibus service offered by TransLink and operated by Coast Mountain Bus Company and West Vancouver Municipal Transit, with a select number of routes in Langley and Bowen Island operated by Transdev. Introduced in September 2000, the Community Shuttle was a cost-effective solution to providing bus service on routes that had low ridership and were expensive to operate. The Community Shuttle service maintains transit coverage while operating a smaller vehicle with lowered costs and serves as a method of traffic calming in quiet, residential areas. Initially introduced in the Burnaby Heights area, the Community Shuttle service has expanded to operate in every city in Metro Vancouver, both as a replacement for low-performing routes and a new service in communities that lacked transit service. A select number of routes operate interchangeably with Community Shuttle minibuses and conventional buses depending on rider demand.
NightBus
Covering more ground than three SkyTrain lines, the NightBus service provides overnight coverage for all three SkyTrain lines and major corridors. NightBus routes meet in downtown Vancouver and operate about every 30 minutes or better, seven days a week.
NightBus routes are identifiable with the letter N in front of the route number. On maps and signage, they are marked with a dark shade of blue.
During the BC Transit era, the NightBus service was referred to as "Owl" routes, with route numbers and names remaining the same. The Owl term was used up until 2001, when Owl routes were cut due to a funding shortfall. In 2004, the Owl service resumed and was branded as NightBus. The rebranded NightBus service initially ran on Friday and Saturday nights before being upgraded to run six nights per week in June 2004 [14]
In total, there are ten NightBus routes:
- N8 Fraser/Downtown NightBus
- N9 Coquitlam Central Station/Downtown NightBus
- N10 Richmond–Brighouse Station/Downtown NightBus
- N15 Cambie/Downtown NightBus
- N17 UBC/Downtown NightBus
- N19 Surrey Central Station/Downtown NightBus
- N20 Victoria/Downtown NightBus
- N22 Macdonald/Downtown NightBus
- N24 Lynn Valley/Downtown NightBus
- N35 SFU/Downtown NightBus
SeaBus
Main article: SeaBus
Introduced in 1977, the SeaBus is a passenger ferry service that connects Waterfront Station in Vancouver and Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver across the Burrard Inlet with a crossing time of about 10 to 12 minutes. Service operates seven days a week and every 15 minutes for most of the day and every 30 in the early morning and late evening.
Current fleet summary
As of 1996, all conventional units (except trolleys and demonstration units) are numbered in the "permanent" numbering system, with the first letter in the fleet number denoting its garage. Though some inconsistencies arise during a transfer, the prefix is usually fixed within weeks after.
As of 2008, all units are equipped with a voice announcement system to aid those visually impaired and unfamiliar with the region. This also allows operators to drive without having to make announcements. GPS technology is used to detect a unit's location in relation to its next stop.
Until 2019, most units were equipped with Sportworks Veloporter bike racks and have space for two bikes.
In June 2020, it was announced that paper transfers would return to the system. An increasing lack of support for the legacy Cubic system—most of which was purchased used—led to conventional buses adopting the new system starting in May 2020. The current system abandoned electronic transfers in favour of a traditional paper transfer, while manual TAG fareboxes are used exclusively to collect payment.[15] Despite being announced in June 2020, select Community Shuttle vehicles had been using the paper transfer system since 2019.
Numbering and Prefixes
Prior to 2012, the conventional numbering scheme was a continuation of the Vancouver Regional Transit System's scheme. In 2012, the scheme was changed: the first two digits in a five-digit fleet number generally denote the order year and may not reflect the model year or actual manufacture year. For example, unit 12020 was manufactured in 2013 but is part of a 2012 order, while 18001 is a 2019 model ordered and manufactured in 2018. In some instances, the first two digits may not denote the order year but rather the delivery year: unit 21502's fleet number would suggest that it was ordered in 2021 but it is a 2020 model ordered in December 2020 and delivered circa May 2021. The 2012 numbering scheme debuted on conventional units and was later applied to HandyDARTs and Community Shuttles in 2014 and 2016, respectively.
Demonstration units used in transit service are numbered in the "1000 series" starting from 1001.
- B – Burnaby
- H – Hamilton
- P – Port Coquitlam
- R – Richmond
- S – Surrey*
- V – Vancouver
- T – Training Vehicle**
*The S prefix was also used on pre-2014 Community Shuttle vehicles.
**The T prefix was also used on pre-2014 HandyDART vehicles.
Fullwrap Advertisements
To see a list of full wrap advertisements on all TransLink vehicles, see List of Current TransLink Fullwrap Advertisements
Conventional
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination Sign | A/C? | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3309–3358 | 2006 | NFI | C40LFR | Cummins Westport C Gas Plus
|
Allison B400R | Luminator Horizon | No |
| |
7447–7499, 7501–7504 |
2006 | NFI | D40LFR | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R6 | Luminator Horizon | No | ||
8102–8117 | 2007 | NFI | D60LFR | Cummins ISM | Allison B500R6 | Luminator Horizon | No |
| |
8118–8156 | 2008–2009 | NFI | DE60LFR | Cummins ISL | Allison EP50 hybrid system |
Luminator Horizon | No |
| |
9277–9285 | 2007–2008 | OBI | Orion V (05.501) |
Cummins ISL | ZF 6HP592C | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
9401–9499, 9501–9542 |
2009 | Nova Bus | LFS HEV | Cummins ISB | Allison EP40 hybrid system |
Axion Orange LED | No |
| |
9543–9581, 9583–9590 |
2009 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins ISL | ZF 6HP554C | Axion Orange LED | No |
| |
9605–9699, 9701–9725 |
2007 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins ISL | ZF 6HP554C | Axion Orange LED | No | ||
9726–9791, 9797–9799 |
2008 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins ISL | ZF 6HP554C | Axion Orange LED | No |
| |
12001–12025 | 2012–2013 | NFI | XDE60 | Cummins ISL9 | Allison H 50 EP hybrid system |
Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
14001–14045 | 2014 | NFI | XN40 | Cummins Westport ISL G | ZF EcoLife 6AP1400B | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
15001–15021 | 2015–2016 | NFI | XDE60 | Cummins ISL9 | Allison H 50 EP hybrid system |
Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
16001–16051 | 2016–2017 | NFI | XN40 | Cummins Westport ISL G | ZF EcoLife 6AP1400B | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
16101–16130, 16137 | 2016 | NFI | XD40 | Cummins ISL9 | ZF EcoLife 6AP1400B | Luminator Horizon | Yes | ||
16201–16226 | 2016–2017 | NFI | XDE60 | Cummins ISL9 | Allison H 50 EP hybrid system |
Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
18001–18063 | 2018–2019 | NFI | XDE60 | Cummins L9 | BAE HybriDrive HDS300 |
Luminator Horizon | Yes | ||
18101–18206 | 2018 | NFI | XN40 | Cummins Westport L9N | ZF EcoLife 6AP1400B | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
18301–18404 | 2018 | Nova Bus | LFS HEV | Cummins B6.7 | BAE HybriDrive HDS200 |
Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
18451–18473 | 2018 | Nova Bus | LFS Suburban | Cummins L9 | ZF EcoLife 6AP1200B | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
19001–19047 | 2019 | NFI | XDE60 | Cummins L9 | BAE HybriDrive HDS300 |
Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
19101-19147 | 2019 | NFI | XN40 | Cummins Westport L9N | ZF EcoLife 6AP1400B | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
19301–19302 | 2019 | Nova Bus | LFSe | TM4 SUMO HD | Direct drive | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
19303–19304 | 2019 | NFI | XE40 | Siemens ELFA2 | Direct drive | Luminator Horizon | Yes | ||
19401–19432 | 2019 | Alexander Dennis | Enviro500 | Cummins L9 | ZF EcoLife 6AP1700B | Luminator Titan |
Yes |
| |
21001–21025 | 2021 | NFI | XDE60 | Cummins L9 | BAE HybriDrive HDS300 |
Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
21401–21425 | 2021 | Alexander Dennis | Enviro500 | Cummins L9 | ZF EcoLife 6AP1700B | Luminator Titan |
Yes |
| |
22001–22015 | 2022–2023 | NFI | XDE60 | Cummins L9 | BAE HybriDrive HDS300 |
Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
23001–23015 | 2023 | NFI | XDE60 | Cummins L9 | BAE HybriDrive HDS300 |
Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
23201–23215 | 2021, 2023 | Nova Bus | LFSe+ | BAE HDS200 Series-EV | Direct drive | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
24001–24016 | 2023–2024 | NFI | XDE60 | Cummins L9 ZF AVE 130 (powered centre axle) |
BAE HybriDrive HDS300 |
Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
24101–24150 | 2023–2024 | Nova Bus | LFS Natural Gas | Cummins Westport L9N | ZF EcoLife 6AP1420B | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
Conventional Bus On Order
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination sign | A/C? | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(48) | 2021 | Standard Bus |
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(57) | 2023 | 40' Electric Bus |
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(84) | 2024 | Nova Bus | LFS Natural Gas |
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(79) | 2025 | 40' Electric Bus | |||||||
(6) | 2025 | Double Decker Bus |
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(217) | 2026 | 40' Electric Bus | |||||||
(45) | 2026 | 60' Electric Bus |
Trolleybus
Vancouver is the last city in Canada to operate trolleybuses in revenue service as of May 2009.
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Motor | Destination sign | A/C? | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2101–2199, 2201–2289 |
2005–2007 | NFI | E40LF
|
Škoda 19 ML 3550 K/4 |
Luminator Horizon | No |
| |
2501–2540 | 2006–2007 | NFI | E60LFR | Škoda 19 ML 3550 K/4 |
Luminator Horizon | No | ||
2541–2574 | 2009 | NFI | E60LFR | Škoda 19 ML 3550 K/4 |
Luminator Horizon | No |
|
Trolleybus On Order
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Motor | Destination sign | A/C? | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(188) | 2027 | Standard Trolley | Yes |
| ||||
(74) | 2028 | Articulated Trolley | Yes |
Community Shuttle
In 2019, Community Shuttles became TransLink's first buses to use the new paper cash fare media due to financial constraints.
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination sign | A/C? | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17506–17564 | 2017 | Chevrolet
|
G4500
|
GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
18510–18527 | 2018 | Chevrolet
|
G4500
|
GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
19503–19535, 19538–19549 |
2019–2020 | Chevrolet
|
G4500
|
GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
19550–19554 | 2019 | Chevrolet
|
G4500
|
GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon | Yes | ||
21501–21562 | 2020–2021 | Chevrolet
|
G4500
|
GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
23601–23606 | 2023 | Chevrolet
|
4500
|
GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon | Yes | ||
23651–23665 | 2023 | Ford
|
E-450
|
Ford Godzilla V8 7.3L gasoline | Ford TorqShift 6R140 | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
24506–24548 | 2024 | Chevrolet
|
G4500
|
GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
| |
24601–24634 | 2024 | Chevrolet
|
4500
|
GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
|
Community Shuttle On Order
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination sign | A/C? | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(65) | 2024–2025 | Yes |
|
Non-Revenue Fleet
Fleet Number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination Sign | A/C? | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7112 | 1995 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Luminator Super Matrix:MAX | No |
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SeaBus
Coast Mountain Bus Company also operates 4 passenger ferries known as the SeaBus. Beginning operation in 1977, the 2-zone service connects Waterfront in Vancouver and Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver. Service is 15 minutes daily and every 30 minutes at night and on early weekends/holidays. The crossing takes around 12 minutes and also offers a vast selection of scenery from multiple angles on the Burrard Inlet.
Name | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Notes |
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Burrard Beaver | 1976 | Yarrows Shipbuilders Ltd. Victoria, BC |
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Burrard Pacific Breeze | 2009 | Victoria Shipyards Victoria, BC |
| |
Burrard Otter II | 2014 | Damen Shipyards Group Singapore |
| |
Burrard Chinook | 2019 | Damen Shipyards Group Gorinchem, Netherlands |
|
Retired, Leased and Demonstrator Fleet Summary (Incomplete)
Conventional Bus
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination sign | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1001–1002 | 2005 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins ISL | ZF 5HP552C | Axion Orange LED |
| |
1003 | 2005 | Orion | 07.501 HEV | Cummins ISB | BAE Systems HybriDrive | Luminator Horizon |
| |
1004 | 2010 | Orion International | VII | Cummins ISL9 | ZF 6AP1400B | TwinVision Amber LED |
| |
1005 | March 2010 | NFI | XDE40 | Cummins ISL | GM-Allison EP40 hybrid system |
| ||
1006 | August 2010 | Nova Bus | LFX | Cummins ISL9 | Allison B500R | TwinVision Amber LED |
| |
1007 | 2016 | BYD | K9 | I/O Controls LED |
| |||
1008–1009 | 2014 | Alexander Dennis | Enviro500 | Cummins ISL9 | Allison B500R | Luminator Titan |
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1010 | March 2020 | Nova Bus | LFSe+ |
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1011 | 2023 | Solaris | Trollino 12 |
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1158–1192 | 1982 | Flyer | D901A | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | Rollsign |
| |
1205–1208, 1211–1223 |
1979 | Flyer | D800B (9635-6) |
Detroit Diesel 6V71N Detroit Diesel 6V92TA |
Allison V730 |
| ||
1209–1210 | 1980 | Flyer | D800B (9635-6) |
Detroit Diesel 6V71N Detroit Diesel 6V92TA |
Allison V730 |
| ||
2803 | 2008 | NFI | C40LF | Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B400R | TwinVision Amber LED |
| |
3001–3021 | 1991 | NFI | D60 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HTB-748 | Rollsign |
| |
3101–3199, 3201–3210 |
1991 | NFI | D40 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HTB-748 | Luminator Super:MAX |
| |
3211–3257 | 1992 | NFI | D40 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HTB-748 | Luminator Super Matrix:MAX |
| |
3258–3282 | 1995 | NFI | C40 | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Luminator Super Matrix:MAX |
| |
3283–3299, 3301–3308 |
1998 | NFI | C40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR
|
Allison B400R5
|
Luminator Super Matrix:MAX
Balios Orange LED |
| |
4101–4115 | 1982 | GMDD | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V730 | Rollsign |
| |
4116–4143 | 1987 | GMDD | TC40-102N | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731 | Rollsign |
| |
4144–4192 | 1989 | MCI | TC40-102N | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731 | Rollsign |
| |
4193–4199, 4201–4278 |
1990 | MCI | TC40-102N | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Voith D863.3ADR | Rollsign | ||
5501–5503 | 1973 | GMDD | T6H-4523N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | Rollsign | ||
5504–5508 | 1973 | GMDD | T6H-4523N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | Rollsign | ||
5509–5521 | 1976 | GMDD | T6H-4523N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | Rollsign | ||
8606, 8608 | 1990 | OBI | Orion V (05.501) | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HTB-748 |
| ||
6601-6630 | 1977 | GMDD | T6H-5307N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | Rollsign |
| |
6715 | 1992 | OBI | Orion I 01.507 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Voith D863.3 |
| ||
6784 | 1989 | OBI | Orion I 01.507 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HTB-748 |
| ||
7101–7150 | 1995–1996 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Luminator Super Matrix:MAX |
| |
7151–7197, 7199–7243 |
1996 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Luminator Super Matrix:MAX | ||
7244–7246 | 1996 | NFI | F40LF | Cummins ISB | GM-Allison EP40 hybrid system |
Luminator Super Matrix:MAX |
| |
7247–7297 | 1998 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Luminator Super Matrix:MAX | ||
7298 | 1998 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins C8.3 | Allison B400R5 | Luminator MegaMax | ||
7301–7374 | 1999 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Balios Orange LED | ||
7375–7399, 7401–7429 |
2000 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | Balios Orange LED |
| |
7430–7446 | 2001 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | Balios Orange LED |
| |
8001–8021 | 1998 | NFI | D60LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B500R | Luminator MAX3000
Balios Orange LED |
| |
8022–8047 | 1999 | NFI | D60LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B500R | Balios Orange LED | ||
8048–8099, 8101 |
2000 | NFI | D60LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B500R | Balios Orange LED |
| |
9101–9115 | 1975 | GMDD | T6H-5308N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VS2-6 | Rollsign |
| |
9116–9127 | 1976 | GMDD | T6H-5308N | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison VS2-6 | Rollsign |
| |
9201–9276 | 2000–2001 | OBI | Orion V (05.501) |
Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR | Allison B500R6 | Balios Orange LED |
| |
"L280" | 2006 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins ISL | ZF 6HP552C |
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2007 | Alexander Dennis | Enviro500 | Cummins ISL9 | Allison B500R |
| |||
"356-1" | 2008 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins ISL |
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"SR1321" | April 2009 | NFI | XDE40 | Cummins ISL | GM-Allison EP40 hybrid system |
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"1903-P" | 2017 | NFI | XE60 |
| ||||
2019 | BYD | K11M |
Trolleybus
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Motor | Destination sign | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2701–2947 | 1982-1983 | Flyer | E901A/E902 | General Electric | Rollsign |
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Community Shuttle
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination sign | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S001 | 2000 | Ford/Corbeil | E-350/Minibus | Ford Powerstroke 7.3L | Ford 4R100 | None | ||
S002 (1st) | 1991 | Ford | E-350 van | Ford Windsor V8 5.8L propane | Ford 4R100 | None |
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S002 (2nd) | 2001 | Ford/Girardin | E-350/MBC-II | Ford Powerstroke 7.3L | Ford 4R100 | None |
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S003–S004 (2nd) | 2003 | Ford/Goshen | E-550/GC II 5500 | Ford Powerstroke 7.3L | Ford 4R100 | Luminator Horizon |
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S006–S012 | 2002 | Ford/CBB | E-450/Polar V SM20 | Ford Powerstroke 7.3L | Ford 4R100 with Telma retarder |
Luminator Horizon | ||
S013–S016 | 2002 | Ford/CBB | E-450/Polar V SM20 | Ford Powerstroke 7.3L | Ford 4R100 with Telma retarder |
Luminator Horizon | ||
S017 | 2002 | Ford/CBB | E-550/Polar V SM24 | Ford Powerstroke 7.3L | Ford 4R100 | Luminator Horizon |
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S018–S056 | 2003 | Ford/CBB | E-450/Polar V SM20 | Ford Powerstroke 7.3L | Ford 4R100 with Telma retarder |
Luminator Horizon | ||
S057–S059 | 1996-1997 | Ford/Champion | E-450/Challenger | Ford Powerstroke 7.3L | Ford 4R100 | Rollsign |
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S060–S061 | 1996-1997 | Ford/Champion | E-450/Challenger | Ford Powerstroke 7.3L | Ford 4R100 | Rollsign |
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S062–S102 | 2004 | Ford/CBB | E-450/Polar V SM20 | Ford Powerstroke 6.0L | Ford TorqShift 5R110 with Telma retarder |
Luminator Horizon | ||
S200–S236 | 2005 | GMC/ElDorado | C5500/Aero Elite | GMC Duramax 6.6L | Allison 1000 Series | Luminator Horizon | ||
S237–S257 | 2006–2007 | GMC/ElDorado | C5500/Aero Elite | GMC Duramax 6.6L | Allison 1000 Series | Luminator Horizon | ||
S258–S301 | 2007 | GMC/ElDorado | C5500/Aero Elite | GMC Duramax 6.6L | Allison 1000 Series | Luminator Horizon |
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S302–S356 | 2008 | GMC/ElDorado | C5500/Aero Elite | GMC Duramax 6.6L | Allison 1000 Series | Luminator Horizon |
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S357–S380 | 2009 | GMC/ElDorado | C5500/Aero Elite | GMC Duramax 6.6L | Allison 1000 Series | Luminator Horizon | ||
S381 | 2011 | Chevrolet/ElDorado | G4500/Aerotech | GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon |
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S382–S393 | 2012 | Chevrolet/ElDorado | G4500/Aerotech | GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon | ||
S400 | 2010 | GMC/Arboc | G4500/SOM28D | GMC Duramax 6.6L | GM 6L90-E |
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S404 | 2013 | Chevrolet/Girardin | G4500/G5 | Luminator Horizon |
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S410–S434 | 2012 | IC Bus | AC Series | International MaxxForce 7 | Allison 1000 Series | Luminator Horizon |
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S435–S464 | 2013 | IC Bus | AC Series | International MaxxForce 7 | Allison 1000 Series | Luminator Horizon | ||
S465–S471 | 2014 | IC Bus | AC Series | International MaxxForce 7 | Allison 1000 Series | Luminator Horizon | ||
S501–S544 | 2014 | Chevrolet
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G4500
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GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon | ||
S1305–S1307, S1310–S1315 | 2013–2014 | Chevrolet/ElDorado | G4500/Aerotech | GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon |
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S1321 | 2013 | Chevrolet/Girardin | G4500/G5 | GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon |
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S1322–S1325 | 2014 | Chevrolet
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G4500
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GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon |
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7130 (II) | 2009 | Yaxing | JS6830GHDP |
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16501–16562 | 2016 | Chevrolet
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G4500
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GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon |
SeaBus
Name | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Notes |
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Burrard Otter | 1976 | Burrard Dry Dock Ltd. Vancouver |
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External links
- Coast Mountain Bus Company (Wikipedia)
- Official Coast Mountain Bus Company Website
- TransLink Website
Photo galleries
- BusShots (Chris & Laura Cassidy)
- Trans-Continental Transit Photography (David Lam & George Prior)
- Vancouver Transit Gallery (Bill Wong) [DEAD LINK]
- TransLink Photos (Josh Novosad)
- Neopas's Gallery - Transit in British Columbia (Raphael Lam) [DEAD LINK]
- Dennis's Gallery (Dennis Tsang)
- BusPics (Ernest Ng, William Chen, Elfren Ordanza, Christian Ordanza, Jimmy Yang) [DEAD LINK]
- Express691 Flickr (Juan Sanchez)
- Jeffrey Ngai Flickr
Websites/blogs
- Buzzer Blog (Robert Willis)
- Canadian Public Transit Discussion Board: Metro Vancouver Section
- Canada Line Photography (Tafyrn and Seamora Palecloud)
References
- ↑ The Buzzer Blog December 12, 2016 translink.ca retrieved 06-02-2018
- ↑ The Buzzer Blog August 30, 2018 translink.ca retrieved 09-03-2018
- ↑ TransLink introduces Renewable Natural Gas to its bus fleet translink.ca retrieved 04-24-2019
- ↑ Transit workers issue 72-hour strike notice globalnews.ca retrieved 12-05-2019
- ↑ Transit strike hitting SeaBus again this weekend vancouversun.com retrieved 12-05-2019
- ↑ Metro Vancouver bus service hit by driver overtime ban vancouversun.com retrieved 12-05-2019
- ↑ Last-minute deal averts Metro Vancouver transit system shutdown globalnews.ca/ retrieved 12-05-2019
- ↑ Metro Vancouver transit workers approve new contract deal, officially ending job dispute globalnews.ca/ retrieved 12-05-2019
- ↑ Coronavirus: TransLink halts fare collection on buses, asks riders to use rear doors, globalnews.ca, retrieved 05-05-2020
- ↑ TransLink, BC Transit set to resume fare collection June 1, cbc.ca, retrieved 05-05-2020
- ↑ Mask mandate lifted for Metro Vancouver transit, TransLink.ca, retrieved 03-11-2022
- ↑ Copper and Organosilane Transit Project, TransLink.ca, retrieved 11-14-2020
- ↑ UBC Area TransitPlan, translink.ca, retrieved 17-01-2018
- ↑ NightBus service expanded to six nights a week, web.archive.org, retrieved 03-01-2021
- ↑ Paper transfer tickets permanently coming to all 1,500 TransLink buses, dailyhive.com, retrieved 11-14-2020
- ↑ TransLink meets increased demand for sustainable transportation in BC with New Flyer, newflyer.com, retrieved 04-06-2018
- ↑ December 14 2017 Open Board Meeting Report (Page 8), translink.ca, retrieved 09-12-2017
- ↑ March 22, 2019 Board Meeting Report p.142, translink.ca, retrieved 26-03-2019
- ↑ TransLink Open Board Meeting, June 23, 2017. Dated June 23, 2017, retrieved on August 18, 2017.
- ↑ Canada Sets the Course with Zero Emission Demonstration Trial, masstransitmag.com, retrieved 18-08-2017
- ↑ TransLink leads the charge launching new electric-battery bus trial, translink.ca, retrieved 12-04-2018
- ↑ TransLink announces launch of new electric bus trial, dailyhive.com, retrieved 12-04-2018
- ↑ https://globalnews.ca/news/4113749/translink-gives-double-decker-buses-the-green-light/amp/
- ↑ Fleet of 32 double-decker buses for Vancouver, globalnews.ca, retrieved 17-01-2018
- ↑ TransLink rolling out plug-in USB chargers for new buses and SeaBus, dailyhive.com, retrieved 20-06-2019
- ↑ https://www.translink.ca/About-Us/Media/2019/August/Double-decker-buses-rolling-into-service-this-October.aspx
- ↑ June 18 2020 Board Meeting Agenda, translink.ca, retrieved 06-15-2020
- ↑ TransLink Board Meeting Minutes December 1, 2022, translink.ca, retrieved 05-20-2023
- ↑ https://novabus.com/translink-selects-nova-bus-15-electric-buses-lfse-expanding-low-emission-mobility-vancouver-communities/
- ↑ TransLink December 2, 2021 Public Board Meeting Agenda translink.ca, retrieved 27-11-2021
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 31.3 31.4 31.5 31.6 31.7 Low Carbon Fleet Program (LCFP) Overview, metrovancouver.org, published November 10, 2021
- ↑ TransLink Mayors Council Meeting Report, May 17, 2019 Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ↑ TransLink Board Meeting Minutes December 6, 2023, translink.ca, retreived 12-01-2023
- ↑ https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/translink-trolley-bus-replacement
- ↑ TransLink Board Meeting Minutes December 14, 2017, retrieved 07-13-2023
- ↑ TransLink Board Meeting Minutes September 25, 2019, retrieved 07-13-2023
- ↑ ARBOC receives order for 53 low-floor Spirit of Freedom buses for British Columbia's TransLink, newswire.ca, retrieved 07-13-2023
- ↑ https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/burrard-chinook-seabus-first-nations-art-translink
- ↑ TransLink rolling out plug-in USB chargers for new buses and SeaBus, dailyhive.com, retrieved 20-06-2019
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- ↑ The Buzzer June 6, 1991 Issue, retrieved 15-11-2017
- ↑ https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/pts/d/ford-e350-hood/6367499491.html
- ↑ https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/pts/d/ford-e350-fender/6367476796.html
- ↑ Bus Drivers sick from exhaust fumes from Navistar Shuttles, cbc.ca, retrieved 15-09-2015
- ↑ TransLink to replace diesel buses that made people feel ill, Vancouversun.com, retrieved 2015-11-01