Toronto Transit Commission route 929 'Dufferin Express'
929 Dufferin Express
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Number of Branches | 1 | ||
Distance | 12.82km (Wilson Station - Exhibition Dufferin Gate) | ||
Blue Night | 329 Dufferin | ||
Types of vehicles used | Orion VII HEV , Orion VII NG HEV , Nova Bus LFS Artic | ||
Division | Mount Dennis | ||
Ridership (2018) | 14,900 |
929 Dufferin Express is a bus route operated by the Toronto Transit Commission in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This route is part of the Express Network.
Route Details
This route provides express service on Dufferin Street between the Exhibiton and Wilson Avenue making limited express stops along the route. The northern terminal is Wilson Station and the southern terminal is Exhibition (Princes' Gate) for its one branch, 929. This route operates during the daytime and early evenings on weekdays, and during the daytime on weekends and Holidays.
Branches
This route has 1 branch:
- 929 Wilson Station - Exhibition (Dufferin Gate)
History
- October 7, 2018 - Route introduced as part of the TTC's express network and provides express service along local route 29 Dufferin .
- November 2018 - New express stops added at Castlefield Avenue, Sylvan Avenue, and Liberty Street.
- January 2020 - New express stop added at Glencairn Avenue.
- March 23, 2020 - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the re-allocation of service to busier routes, service is suspended until further notice.
- November 23, 2020 - Due to increased ridership, service on this route is restored.
- January 3, 2021 - All service is temporarily extended to Princes' Gate Loop due to service changes from the King-Queen-Queensway-Roncesvalles (KQQR) construction causing increased traffic within the loop at Dufferin Gates.
- September 7, 2021 - As part of the 2021 Annual Service Plan, new Saturday daytime service is introduced.
- October 10, 2021 - Service periods further expanded with the introduction of Sunday daytime service.
- November 21, 2021 - Due to a shortage of operators, all weekend service is suspended until further notice.
- May 8, 2022 - All weekend service is restored.
- September 4, 2022 - The southern terminus is shifted back to Dufferin Gate Loop.
- October 8, 2023 - Due to long-term construction at Dufferin Gates Loop, service will divert to Exhibition Loop via Liberty Street, East Liberty Street, Strachan Avenue, and Manitoba Drive. Buses will use the new 929D branch designation.
- January 7, 2024 - With the completion of construction within Dufferin Gates' Loop, buses return to using Dufferin Gates Loop as the southern terminus. Branch 929D is discontinued.
Overnight Service
Overnight service is provided by route 329 Dufferin over the entire route.
Vehicles
Buses that can appear on 929 Dufferin Express include the Orion VII HEV , Orion VII NG HEV , and Nova Bus LFS Artic .
Previous route maps
Summary
Major Stops
Major Stop | Branches | Notes | |
Express
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Wilson Station | 929 | |
Wilson Ave. @ Dufferin St. | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Jane Osler Blvd. | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Orfus Rd. | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Lawrence Ave. West | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Glencairn Rd. | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Castlefield Ave. | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Eglinton Ave. West | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Rogers Rd. | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ St. Clair Ave. West | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Davenport Rd. | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Dupont St. | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Bloor St. West | 929 | Services Dufferin Station | |
Dufferin St. @ Dufferin Park Ave. | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Sylvan Ave. | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ College St. | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Dundas St. West | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Queen St. West | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ King St. West | 929 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Liberty St. | 929 | ||
Dufferin Gate Loop | 929 |
Service Summary