York Region Transit 591-598
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York Region Transit 591-598 were Overland ELF 125 bodied buses built on Ford E-450 chassis built in 2005.
This order was part of a pilot project to introduce more smaller buses into the YRT system, announced on May 25, 2005. The total order for the buses amounted to $1.7 million. 5 buses of the order were purchased for vehicle replacement while the other 3 were for expansion. Upon entering service, 591-598 retired 966, 1006, 1008, 1018 and 8902.
They were primarily used for Mobility Plus service; rarely they were used as back-up units on the Community Bus routes 520/521 Newmarket Community Bus, 522 Markham Community Bus and 589/590 Richmond Hill Community Bus.
| Engine | Transmission | Seating | Destination Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford 7.3L 235hp | Ford 4R100 4-speed | None |
Details
| Fleet Number | Thumbnail | Date | VIN | License Plate | Paint | Garage | Status/Disposal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 591 | 2005 | 1FDXE45FX3HB74261 | BM2 492 | 
|
Southwest (Veolia) | Retired 2012 |
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| 592 | 
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2005 | 1FDXE45F13HB91658 | BM4 927 | 
|
Southwest (Veolia) | Retired 2012 |
|
| 593 | 
|
2005 | 1FDXE45FX3HB96194 | BM4 928 |
|
Southwest (Veolia) | Retired 2012 |
|
| 594 | 
|
2005 | 1FDXE45F13HB96195 | BM4 929 |
|
Southwest (Veolia) | Retired 2012 |
|
| 595 | 2005 | 1FDXE45F33HB96196 | BM4 926 |
|
Southwest (Veolia) | Retired 2012 |
||
| 596 | 2005 | 1FDXE45F73HB96198 | BM4 934 |
|
Southwest (Veolia) | Retired 2012 |
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| 597 | 2005 | 1FDXE45F33HBP1659 | BM4 938 |
|
Southwest (Veolia) | Retired 2012 |
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| 598 | 2005 | 1FDXE45F53HB96197 | BM4 940 |
|
Southwest (Veolia) | Retired 2012 |