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|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 8048-8099, 8101|8048–8099,<br>8101]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 8048-8099, 8101|8048–8099,<br>8101]] | ||
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*8058 & 8084 had [[Detroit Diesel]] [[Detroit Diesel Series 50|Series 50 EGR]] engines. | *8058 & 8084 had [[Detroit Diesel]] [[Detroit Diesel Series 50|Series 50 EGR]] engines. | ||
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|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 19301–19302|19301–19302]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 19301–19302|19301–19302]] | ||
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|[[Nova Bus]] | |[[Nova Bus]] | ||
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*<ref>[https://www.translink.ca/-/media/Documents/about_translink/governance_and_board/board_minutes_and_reports/2019/march/2019_22_03_Open_Board_Meeting_Report.pdf TransLink Open Board Meeting Report, March 22, 2019] Dated March 22, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2019. </ref> | *Six more battery-electric buses planned.<ref>[https://www.translink.ca/-/media/Documents/about_translink/governance_and_board/board_minutes_and_reports/2019/march/2019_22_03_Open_Board_Meeting_Report.pdf TransLink Open Board Meeting Report, March 22, 2019] Dated March 22, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2019. </ref><ref>https://www.translink.ca/About-Us/Media/2019/September/Battery-electric-buses-charge-into-service-today.aspx</ref> | ||
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|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 19401-19432|19401-19432]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 19401-19432|19401-19432]] | ||
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*<ref>https:// | *25 more double decker buses will be delivered by Fall 2020.<ref>https://www.translink.ca/About-Us/Media/2019/August/Double-decker-buses-rolling-into-service-this-October.aspx</ref> | ||
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*18510 to | *18510 to 18516 are operated by [[FirstGroup|First Transit]]. | ||
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<ref>https://www.translink.ca/-/media/Documents/about_translink/governance_and_board/board_minutes_and_reports/2017/Dec/20171214_open_board_meeting_report.pdf</ref> | *<ref>https://www.translink.ca/-/media/Documents/about_translink/governance_and_board/board_minutes_and_reports/2017/Dec/20171214_open_board_meeting_report.pdf</ref> | ||
*First low-floor Community Shuttle units for CMBC | *First low-floor Community Shuttle units for CMBC | ||
*First shuttles with "blue top" livery | *First shuttles with "blue top" livery | ||
*Replacements for retiring ElDorado Aerotech units | *Replacements for retiring ElDorado Aerotech units | ||
*First 35 units delivered to Dynamic Specialty Vehicles in September 2019 without fleet numbers | |||
*19503 and 19504 are the first units delivered to CMBC in early October 2019 | |||
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*<ref>https://www.translink.ca/-/media/Documents/about_translink/governance_and_board/board_minutes_and_reports/2019/september/19_09_25-Public-Board-Meeting-Agenda-Package.pdf</ref> | |||
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|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISL|ISL]] | |[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISL|ISL]] | ||
|[[Allison|GM-Allison]] [[Allison EP System|E<sup>P</sup>40]]<br> hybrid system | |[[Allison|GM-Allison]] [[Allison EP System|E<sup>P</sup>40]]<br> hybrid system | ||
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*Demonstrated with CMBC from May to June 2008. | |||
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|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company S013- | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company S013-S016|S013–S016]] | ||
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|[[Luminator]] [[Luminator Horizon|Horizon]] | |[[Luminator]] [[Luminator Horizon|Horizon]] | ||
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|[[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]/[[Commercial Truck Equipment Co.|CBB]] | |||
|[[Ford Motor Company E-Series Cutaway|E-550]]/[[Commercial Body Builders Polar|Polar V SM24]] | |||
|[[Ford]] [[Ford Motor Company Power Stroke|Powerstroke]] 7.3L | |||
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*Only E-550 Polar produced for TransLink | |||
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|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company S018-S056|S018–S056]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company S018-S056|S018–S056]] | ||
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*S410–S434 were 2013 models. | *S410–S434 were 2013 models. | ||
*Had various problems with gas fumes leaking into the cabin area, and were pulled out of service after two to four years of service. <ref>[http://www.vancouversun.com/news/translink+replace+diesel+buses+that+made+people+feel/11481861/story.html TransLink to replace diesel buses that made people feel ill], Vancouversun.com, retrieved 2015-11-01</ref> Some units were used as training vehicles prior to sale. | *Had various problems with gas fumes leaking into the cabin area, and were pulled out of service after two to four years of service. <ref>[http://www.vancouversun.com/news/translink+replace+diesel+buses+that+made+people+feel/11481861/story.html TransLink to replace diesel buses that made people feel ill], Vancouversun.com, retrieved 2015-11-01</ref> Some units were used as training vehicles prior to sale. | ||
*11 units sold to Landsea Tours. | *11 units sold to [[Landsea Tours]]. | ||
*One unit sold to | *One unit sold to [[1036923 BC Ltd.]] | ||
*At least one unit sold to Waivin Flags Taxi. | *At least one unit sold to Waivin Flags Taxi. | ||
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Revision as of 16:00, 10 October 2019
Area served | Metro Vancouver, BC |
Founded | April 1, 1999 (from BC Transit) |
Fleet size | 1400 (Conventional Bus) ~184 (Community Shuttle) 3 (SeaBus) |
Number of routes | 218 (Bus) 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
The 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 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, a handful that had been retired were 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]
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 First Transit.
Service is provided using a large fleet of conventional diesel, compressed natural gas, and electric trolleybuses, in addition to gasoline Community Shuttles.
Coast Mountain Bus Company's services are:
- Regular transit service
- Trolleybus service in the City of Vancouver (with one route extending to Burnaby)
- B-Line, a limited-stop bus rapid transit service
- 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
- SeaBus, a passenger ferry service
B-Line
The B-Line service is a system of express bus routes using low-floor articulated buses. B-Line routes have bus rapid transit elements and run frequent service for most of the day, seven days a week. All B-Line routes as of January 1, 2018 feature all-door boarding at all stops.
The first route, the 99, was introduced in September 1996 and went from the University of British Columbia to Lougheed Mall in Burnaby via Broadway Station and Brentwood Mall along Broadway and Lougheed Highway. B-Line routes were later introduced along other major corridors in the new millennium with the 98 B-Line in September 2000 and the 97 B-Line in September 2002.
B-Line Routes
There are three B-Line routes in service:
The 95 is the newest that connects Simon Fraser University in Burnaby with Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver along Hastings Street. The 95 will be upgraded to become RapidBus route R5 on January 6, 2020.
The 96 is a major arterial route operating in Surrey, connecting Guildford Exchange and Newton Exchange with the Expo Line at Surrey Central Station and King George Station. The 96 will be upgraded to become RapidBus route R1 on January 6, 2020.
The 99 is a major arterial route connecting the University of British Columbia and Commercial–Broadway Station in Vancouver and is the busiest route in the system. There are plans to replace a portion of the route with SkyTrain service by extending the Millennium Line to Arbutus Street.
Discontinued B-Line Routes
- 97 B-Line: Connected Lougheed Station and Coquitlam Station. Service replaced in 2016 with the Evergreen Extension and following re-organization of bus routes within the tri-cities area.
- 98 B-Line: Connected Burrard Station and Richmond Centre via Airport Station. Service was replaced in 2009 with the Canada Line
RapidBus (2020)
On July 23, 2019, TransLink announced RapidBus, an improved limited stop, high frequency service aimed at replacing most of the existing B-Line service. The service will launch on January 6, 2020 with four routes, two of them existing B-Line routes with upgrades. A fifth route will be launched between February and April. After RapidBus's launch, the 99 will be the only remaining B-Line route.
TransLink will be adding product features and branding changes exclusive to the RapidBus service. Presently, the B-Line service is identified as a limited stop, high frequency service with map and signage branding, in addition to all door boarding. The features include:
- Shelters and benches at stops (where applicable)
- Tactile pads
- Real-time information
- Information panels at stops[4]
- On-board line diagrams
- Transit priority measures on streets
- Custom exterior bus livery[5]
- Updated seating
Long term vision for branding and features include:
- Wifi (under consideration)
- Custom shelters and stations
- Dynamic on-board wayfinding
There will be 5 RapidBus routes:
- R1 King George Boulevard: The current 96 B-Line, connecting Guildford Exchange and Newton Exchange with the Expo Line at Surrey Central Station and King George Station. Service will run every 9 minutes during the day and every 10-15 minutes late night, everyday.
- R2 Marine Drive: Connecting 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 Highway: Connecting Coquitlam Central Station and Haney Place, running every 15 minutes during off-peak and every 10 during peak hours.
- R4 41st Avenue: Will run on 41st Avenue connecting Joyce–Collingwood Station to the University of British Columbia, running every 8 to 15 minutes off-peak and every 3 to 6 minutes during peak hours.[6]
- R5 Hastings Street: The current 95 B-Line, Simon Fraser University in Burnaby with Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver along Hastings Street. Service will run every 4-6 minutes during peak hours and every 7-15 minutes off-peak.
Proposed Future RapidBus Routes
Route numbers have yet to be determined for all proposed future RapidBus routes.
- Scott Road: Service from Scott Road Station along Scott Road to Scottsdale Exchange, 72nd Avenue to Newton Exchange.
- Metrotown–Richmond: Metrotown Station to Brighouse Station via 49th Avenue, Knight Street, Bridgeport Road and Garden City Way
- R1–White Rock Extension: Newton Exchange to White Rock Centre
- Victoria Drive: Downtown Vancouver to South Vancouver via Victoria Drive
- Second Narrows–Willingdon: Capilano University to Metrotown Station via the Second Narrows Bridge and Willingdon Avenue, with connections to Brentwood Town Centre Station
- Lions Gate–Lonsdale: Lynn Valley Centre to Downtown Vancouver via Lonsdale Quay and the Lions Gate Bridge
- Langley–Coquitlam Central Station: Langley Centre to Coquitlam Central Station via the Golden Ears Bridge and Pitt Meadows.
Community Shuttle
Community Shuttle is a minibus service offered by TransLink and operated by Coast Mountain Bus Company, with a select number of routes operated by a private contractor. 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 as new service in communities that lacked transit service.
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.
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. However, the "T" prefix is not used to identify the garage it runs out of; it is instead used to identify vehicles that are used specifically for training purposes or, before 2014, HandyDART vehicles. Similarly, the "S" prefix was formerly used in conjunction with a three- or four-digit fleet number to identify Community Shuttle vehicles, regardless of garage.
Prior to 2012, the conventional numbering scheme was a continuation of the Vancouver Regional Transit System's. In 2012, the scheme was changed: the first two digits in a five-digit fleet number 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. The 2012 numbering scheme 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-2016 Community Shuttle vehicles to denote "shuttle."
**The T prefix was also used on pre-2014 HandyDART vehicles.
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.
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 |
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3309–3358 | 2006 | NFI | C40LFR | Cummins Westport C Gas Plus
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Allison B400R | Luminator Horizon | No |
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7247–7297 | 1998 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Luminator Super Matrix:MAX | No |
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7301–7374 | 1999 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Balios Orange LED | No | ||
7375–7399, 7401–7429 |
2000 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | Balios Orange LED | No | ||
7430–7446 | 2001 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | Balios Orange LED | No | ||
7447–7499, 7501–7504 |
2006 | NFI | D40LFR | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R6 | Luminator Horizon | No | ||
8001–8021 | 1998 | NFI | D60LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B500R | Luminator MAX3000
Balios Orange LED |
No |
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8022–8047 | 1999 | NFI | D60LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B500R | Balios Orange LED | No |
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8048–8099, 8101 |
2000 | NFI | D60LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B500R | Balios Orange LED | No |
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8102–8117 | 2007 | NFI | D60LFR | Cummins ISM | Allison B500R6 | Luminator Horizon | No | ||
8118–8156 | 2009 | NFI | DE60LFR | Cummins ISL | Allison EP50 hybrid system |
Luminator Horizon | No |
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9201–9276 | 2000–2001 | OBI | Orion V (05.501) |
Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR | Allison B500R6 | Balios Orange LED | Yes |
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9277–9285 | 2007–2008 | OBI | Orion V (05.501) |
Cummins ISL | ZF 6HP592C | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
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9401–9499, 9501–9542 |
2009 | Nova Bus | LFS HEV | Cummins ISB | Allison EP40 hybrid system |
Axion Orange LED | No |
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9543–9581, 9583–9590 |
2009 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins ISL | ZF 6HP554C | Axion Orange LED | No |
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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 |
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12001–12025 | 2012–2013 | NFI | XDE60 | Cummins ISL9 | Allison H 50 EP hybrid system |
Luminator Horizon | Yes |
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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 |
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16001–16051 | 2016–2017 | NFI | XN40 | Cummins Westport ISL G | ZF EcoLife 6AP1400B | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
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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 |
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18001–18063 | File:CMBC 18018 257 Vancouver Exp.jpg | 2018–2019 | NFI | XDE60 | Cummins L9 | BAE HybriDrive HDS300 |
Luminator Horizon | Yes | |
18101–18206 | 2018 | NFI | XN40 | Cummins Westport L9N | ZF 6AP1400B | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
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18301–18404 | 2018 | Nova Bus | LFS HEV | Cummins B6.7 | BAE HybriDrive HDS200 | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
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18451–18473 | File:CMBC 18459 601.JPG | 2018 | Nova Bus | LFS Suburban | Cummins L9 | ZF EcoLife | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
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19001–19047 | 2019 | NFI | XDE60 | Cummins L9 | BAE HybriDrive HDS300 |
Luminator Horizon | Yes |
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19101-19147 | 2019 | NFI | XN40 | Cummins Westport L9N | ZF EcoLife 6AP1400B | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
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19301–19302 | File:CoastMountainBusComapny 19302 100.JPG | 2019 | Nova Bus | LFSe | TM4 SUMO HD | Direct drive | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
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19303–19304 | 2019 | NFI | XE40 | Siemens ELFA2 | Direct drive | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
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 |
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2101–2199, 2201–2289 |
2005–2007 | NFI | E40LF
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Škoda 19 ML 3550 K/4 |
Luminator Horizon | No |
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2501–2540 | 2007–2008 | 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 |
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Conventional Bus On Order
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination sign | A/C? | Notes |
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(6) | Electric Bus | Direct drive | Yes | ||||||
19401-19432 | 2019 | Alexander Dennis | Enviro500 | Cummins L9 | ZF EcoLife 6AP1700B | Luminator Titan | Yes |
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(25) | 2020 | Alexander Dennis | Enviro500 | Yes |
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(19) | 2020 | Articulated Bus |
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(30) | 2021 | Articulated Bus | |||||||
(48) | 2021 | Standard Bus |
Community Shuttle
Starting in 2019, the shuttles have started getting their current Legacy fareboxes replaced with manual fareboxes manufactured by TAG. Because of financial constraints, the Legacy fareboxes are to be installed on incoming conventional buses as they are no longer in production.
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination sign | A/C? | Notes |
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S501–S544 | 2014 | Chevrolet/ElDorado | G4500/Aerotech | GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
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S1322–S1325 | 2014 | Chevrolet/ElDorado | G4500/Aerotech | GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
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16501–16562 | 2016 | Chevrolet/Girardin | G4500/G5 | GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon | Yes | ||
17506–17569 | 2017 | Chevrolet/Girardin | G4500/G5 | GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
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18510–18527 | 2018 | Chevrolet/Girardin | G4500/G5 | GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
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Community Shuttle On Order
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination sign | A/C? | Notes |
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19501–19549 | 2019 | Chevrolet
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4500
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GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E | Luminator Horizon | Yes |
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(5) | 2019 | High-floor Shuttle |
Non-Revenue Fleet
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination sign | A/C? | Notes |
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7112 | 1995 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Luminator Super Matrix:MAX | No |
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7197 | 1996 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Luminator Super Matrix:MAX | No |
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7287 | 1998 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Luminator Super Matrix:MAX | No |
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7322, 7324, 7336, 7346 | 1999 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Balios Orange LED | No |
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7405, 7413, 7419 | 2000 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | Balios Orange LED | No |
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7439–7440 | 2001 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | Balios Orange LED | No |
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SeaBus
Coast Mountain Bus Company also operates 3 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 |
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Burrard Otter II | 2014 | Damen Shipyards Group Singapore |
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Burrard Chinook | 2019 | Damen Shipyards Group Gorinchem, Netherlands |
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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 |
| |
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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1158–1192 | 1982 | Flyer | D901A | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | Rollsign |
| |
1205–1208, 1211–1223 | 1979 | Flyer | D800B (9635-6) |
Detroit Diesel 6V71N
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Allison V730 |
| ||
1209–1210 | 1980 | Flyer | D800B (9635-6) |
Detroit Diesel 6V71N
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Allison V730 |
| ||
3001–3021 | 1991 | NFI | D60 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HTB-748 | Rollsign |
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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 |
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4193–4199, 4201–4278 |
1990 | MCI | TC40-102N | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Voith D863.3ADR | Rollsign | ||
5501–5508 | 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 |
| ||
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 |
| |
7298 | 1998 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins C8.3 | Allison B400R5 | Luminator MegaMax | ||
"L280" | 2006 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins ISL | ZF 6HP552C |
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"356-1" | 2008 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins ISL |
| |||
"SR1420" | 2009 | NFI | XDE40 | Cummins ISL | GM-Allison EP40 hybrid system |
| ||
2019 | BYD | K11M |
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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 |
| |
S002 (2nd) | 2001 | Ford/Girardin | E-350/MBC-II | Ford Powerstroke 7.3L | Ford 4R100 | None |
| |
S003–S004 (2nd) | 2003 | Ford/Goshen | E-550/GC II 5500 | Ford Powerstroke 7.3L | Ford 4R100 | Luminator Horizon |
| |
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 |
| |
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 |
| |
S060–S061 | 1996-1997 | Ford/Champion | E-450/Challenger | Ford Powerstroke 7.3L | Ford 4R100 | Rollsign |
| |
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 |
| |
S302–S356 | 2008 | GMC/ElDorado | C5500/Aero Elite | GMC Duramax 6.6L | Allison 1000 Series | Luminator Horizon |
| |
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 |
| |
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 |
| ||
S410–S434 | 2012 | IC Bus | AC Series | International MaxxForce 7 | Allison 1000 Series | Luminator Horizon |
| |
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 | ||
S1305–S1307, S1310–S1315 | 2013–2014 | Chevrolet/ElDorado | G4500/Aerotech | GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon |
| |
S1321 | 2013 | Chevrolet/Girardin | G4500/G5 | GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon |
| |
7130 (II) | 2009 | Yaxing | JS6830GHDP |
|
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)
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
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/comments/bwdppp/new_bus_stop_type/
- ↑ https://buzzer.translink.ca/2018/11/why-are-translink-buses-green-now/
- ↑ UBC Area TransitPlan, translink.ca, retrieved 17-01-2018
- ↑ 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
- ↑ TransLink rolls out new clean energy buses for Surrey, translink.ca, retrieved 05-16-2018
- ↑ 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
- ↑ TransLink October 4, 2018 Open Board Meeting Report translink.ca, retrieved 06-10-2018
- ↑ TransLink Open Board Meeting Report, March 22, 2019 Dated March 22, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ↑ https://www.translink.ca/About-Us/Media/2019/September/Battery-electric-buses-charge-into-service-today.aspx
- ↑ 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
- ↑ TransLink Mayors Council Meeting Report, May 17, 2019 Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ↑ https://www.translink.ca/-/media/Documents/about_translink/governance_and_board/board_minutes_and_reports/2017/Dec/20171214_open_board_meeting_report.pdf
- ↑ https://www.translink.ca/-/media/Documents/about_translink/governance_and_board/board_minutes_and_reports/2019/september/19_09_25-Public-Board-Meeting-Agenda-Package.pdf
- ↑ TransLink rolling out plug-in USB chargers for new buses and SeaBus, dailyhive.com, retrieved 20-06-2019
- ↑ http://buzzer.translink.ca/2017/11/translink-launches-double-decker-bus-pilot-project/, retrieved 12-21-2017
- ↑ 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