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====Future RapidBus Routes==== | |||
* R6 Scott Road: Service from [[TransLink SkyTrain Scott Road Station|Scott Road Station]] along Scott Road and 72nd Avenue to [[Translink Newton Exchange|Newton Exchange]]. | |||
* R7: Service from [[TransLink SkyTrain Richmond-Brighouse Station|Brighouse Station]] to the [[SkyTrain Expo Line|Expo Line]]. Exact routing to be determined. | |||
====Proposed Future RapidBus Routes==== | ====Proposed Future RapidBus Routes==== | ||
* [[Translink Newton Exchange|Newton Exchange]] to [[Translink White Rock Centre|White Rock Centre]] via King George Boulevard and 152nd Street. | * [[Translink Newton Exchange|Newton Exchange]] to [[Translink White Rock Centre|White Rock Centre]] via King George Boulevard and 152nd Street. | ||
* Victoria Drive: Downtown Vancouver to South Vancouver via Victoria Drive | * Victoria Drive: Downtown Vancouver to South Vancouver via Victoria Drive | ||
* Second Narrows–Willingdon: [[Translink Capilano Exchange|Capilano University]] to [[TransLink SkyTrain Metrotown Station|Metrotown Station]] via the Second Narrows Bridge and Willingdon Avenue, with connections to [[TransLink SkyTrain Brentwood Town Centre Station|Brentwood Town Centre Station]] | * Second Narrows–Willingdon: [[Translink Capilano Exchange|Capilano University]] to [[TransLink SkyTrain Metrotown Station|Metrotown Station]] via the Second Narrows Bridge and Willingdon Avenue, with connections to [[TransLink SkyTrain Brentwood Town Centre Station|Brentwood Town Centre Station]] | ||
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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. | 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. | 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 <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050509081816/http://www.translink.bc.ca/About_TransLink/News_Releases/news06210404.asp NightBus service expanded to six nights a week], web.archive.org, retrieved 03-01-2021</ref> | ||
In total, there are ten NightBus routes: | In total, there are ten NightBus routes: | ||
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===Cash Fare Media=== | ===Cash Fare Media=== | ||
In June 2020, it was announced that paper transfers would make a return to the system. The legacy system, manufactured by Cubic, was no longer in production and the computerized dispensing fareboxes fitted to existing shuttles were removed for installation on incoming conventional buses as a result. However, an increasing lack of support for the Cubic system—most of which was purchased used—led to conventional buses adopting the new system starting in May 2020. The new system abandons electronic transfers in favour of a traditional type while manual fareboxes, manufactured by TAG, are used exclusively to collect payment.<ref>[https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/translink-paper-ripoff-tickets Paper transfer tickets permanently coming to all 1,500 TransLink buses], dailyhive.com, retrieved 11-14-2020</ref> | In June 2020, it was announced that paper transfers would make a return to the system. The legacy system, manufactured by Cubic, was no longer in production and the computerized dispensing fareboxes fitted to existing community shuttles were removed for installation on incoming conventional buses as a result. However, an increasing lack of support for the Cubic system—most of which was purchased used—led to conventional buses adopting the new system starting in May 2020. The new system abandons electronic transfers in favour of a traditional type while manual fareboxes, manufactured by TAG, are used exclusively to collect payment.<ref>[https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/translink-paper-ripoff-tickets Paper transfer tickets permanently coming to all 1,500 TransLink buses], dailyhive.com, retrieved 11-14-2020</ref> Although the switch was announced in 2020, select community shuttle vehicles had been using this system since 2019. | ||
===Bike Racks=== | ===Bike Racks=== | ||
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|No | |No | ||
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*3312, 3348, & 3356 | *3312, 3348, & 3356 re-engined with [[Cummins#Cummins Westport|Cummins Westport]] [[Cummins Westport ISL G|ISL G]]. | ||
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|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 7375-7399, 7401-7429|7409, 7426]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 7375-7399, 7401-7429|7409, 7426]] | ||
|[[File:Coast Mountain Bus Company | |[[File:Coast Mountain Bus Company 7409-a.jpg|128px]] | ||
|2000 | |2000 | ||
|[[New Flyer Industries|NFI]] | |[[New Flyer Industries|NFI]] | ||
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|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 7430-7446|7438, 7439, 7443, 7445]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 7430-7446|7438, 7439, 7443, 7445]] | ||
|[[Image:Coast Mountain Bus Company | |[[Image:Coast Mountain Bus Company 7443-b.jpg|128px]] | ||
|2001 | |2001 | ||
|[[New Flyer Industries|NFI]] | |[[New Flyer Industries|NFI]] | ||
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|[[Luminator]] [[Luminator Horizon|Horizon]] | |[[Luminator]] [[Luminator Horizon|Horizon]] | ||
|No | |No | ||
| | |align="left" | | ||
* | *Refurbished March 2018 – December 2020 | ||
|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 8102-8117|8102–8117]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 8102-8117|8102–8117]] | ||
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|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 8118-8156|8118–8156]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 8118-8156|8118–8156]] | ||
|[[ | |[[File:Coast Mountain Bus Company 8124-a.jpg|128px]] | ||
|2009 | |2009 | ||
|[[New Flyer Industries|NFI]] | |[[New Flyer Industries|NFI]] | ||
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|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 9201-9276|9201–9276]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 9201-9276|9201–9276]] | ||
|[[ | |[[File:Coast Mountain Bus Company 9228-a.jpg|128px]] | ||
|2000–2001 | |2000–2001 | ||
|[[OBI]] | |[[OBI]] | ||
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|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 9401-9499, 9501-9542|9401–9499,<br>9501–9542]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 9401-9499, 9501-9542|9401–9499,<br>9501–9542]] | ||
|[[ | |[[File:Coast Mountain Bus Company 9451-a.jpg|128px]] | ||
|2009 | |2009 | ||
|[[Nova Bus]] | |[[Nova Bus]] | ||
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|No | |No | ||
|align="left" | | |align="left" | | ||
|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 9543-9581, 9583-9590|9543–9581,<br>9583–9590]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 9543-9581, 9583-9590|9543–9581,<br>9583–9590]] | ||
|[[ | |[[File:Coast Mountain Bus Company 9590-a.jpg|128px]] | ||
|2009 | |2009 | ||
|[[Nova Bus]] | |[[Nova Bus]] | ||
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|No | |No | ||
|align="left" | | |align="left" | | ||
*9582 was skipped | *9582 was skipped | ||
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|No | |No | ||
|align="left" | | |align="left" | | ||
*9797–9799 are former [[West Vancouver Municipal Transit 801-803|West Vancouver units]], transferred in September 2018 | *9797–9799 are former [[West Vancouver Municipal Transit 801-803|West Vancouver units]], transferred in September 2018. | ||
|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 12001-12025|12001–12025]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 12001-12025|12001–12025]] | ||
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|Yes | |Yes | ||
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*Entered service | *Entered service in April 2013. | ||
|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 14001-14045|14001–14045]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 14001-14045|14001–14045]] | ||
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|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 15001-15021|15001–15021]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 15001-15021|15001–15021]] | ||
|[[File:Coast Mountain Bus Company | |[[File:Coast Mountain Bus Company 15011-a.jpg|128px]] | ||
|2015–2016 | |2015–2016 | ||
|[[New Flyer Industries|NFI]] | |[[New Flyer Industries|NFI]] | ||
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|Yes | |Yes | ||
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* First 11 units purchased new for the [[Coast Mountain Bus Company route 96 'Guildford / Newton Exchange (B-line)'|96 B-Line]] | * First 11 units purchased new for the [[Coast Mountain Bus Company route 96 'Guildford / Newton Exchange (B-line)'|96 B-Line]]. | ||
|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 16001-16051|16001–16051]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 16001-16051|16001–16051]] | ||
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|Yes | |Yes | ||
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* | *Entered service in November 2016. | ||
|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 16101-16140|16101–16130, 16137]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 16101-16140|16101–16130, 16137]] | ||
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|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 16201-16226|16201–16226]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 16201-16226|16201–16226]] | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Coast Mountain Bus Company 16225-a.jpg|128px]] | ||
|2016–2017 | |2016–2017 | ||
|[[New Flyer Industries|NFI]] | |[[New Flyer Industries|NFI]] | ||
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|Yes | |Yes | ||
|align="left"| | |align="left"| | ||
* | * Entered service in April 2017. | ||
|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 18001-18063|18001–18063]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 18001-18063|18001–18063]] | ||
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|align="left"| | |align="left"| | ||
*2019 models | *2019 models | ||
*Initial order of 52 units, additional 11 units converted from order | *Initial order of 52 units, additional 11 units converted from diesel order in June 2017 <ref>[https://www.newflyer.com/2018/06/translink-meets-increased-demand-for-sustainable-transportation-in-bc-with-new-flyer/ TransLink meets increased demand for sustainable transportation in BC with New Flyer], newflyer.com, retrieved 04-06-2018</ref><ref>[http://www.translink.ca/-/media/Documents/about_translink/governance_and_board/board_minutes_and_reports/2017/Dec/20171214_open_board_meeting_report.pdf December 14 2017 Open Board Meeting Report (Page 8)], translink.ca, retrieved 09-12-2017</ref> | ||
*First units to be delivered in RapidBus livery | *First units to be delivered in RapidBus livery | ||
* | *Entered service in January 2019. | ||
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|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 18101-18206|18101–18206]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 18101-18206|18101–18206]] | ||
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|Yes | |Yes | ||
|align="left"| | |align="left"| | ||
* | *Entered service in May 2018. | ||
|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 18301-18404|18301–18404]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 18301-18404|18301–18404]] | ||
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|Yes | |Yes | ||
|align="left"| | |align="left"| | ||
*Initial order of 94 units, additional 10 units converted from | *Initial order of 94 units, additional 10 units converted from diesel order in June 2017. | ||
*Entered service | *Entered service in November 2018. | ||
|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 18451-18473|18451–18473]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 18451-18473|18451–18473]] | ||
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|Yes | |Yes | ||
|align="left"| | |align="left"| | ||
*First units delivered in new standard livery. | |||
*First units delivered in new standard livery | |||
|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 19001-19047|19001–19047]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 19001-19047|19001–19047]] | ||
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|Yes | |Yes | ||
|align="left"| | |align="left"| | ||
* Branded in new RapidBus livery | * Branded in new RapidBus livery. | ||
|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 19101-19147|19101-19147]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 19101-19147|19101-19147]] | ||
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|Yes | |Yes | ||
|align="left"| | |align="left"| | ||
*Units deferred | *Units deferred to 2019 to accelerate delivery of XDE60s. <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 March 22, 2019 Board Meeting Report p.142], translink.ca, retrieved 26-03-2019</ref> | ||
* | *Entered service in September 2019. | ||
|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 19301–19302|19301–19302]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 19301–19302|19301–19302]] | ||
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|Yes | |Yes | ||
|rowspan=2 align="left"| | |rowspan=2 align="left"| | ||
* $7 million funding for a trial of 4 electric buses | * $7 million funding for a trial of 4 electric buses. <ref>[https://www.translink.ca/-/media/Documents/about_translink/governance_and_board/board_minutes_and_reports/2017/June/20170623---Open-Board-Meeting-Presentation.pdf TransLink Open Board Meeting, June 23, 2017]. Dated June 23, 2017, retrieved on August 18, 2017.</ref> <ref>[http://www.masstransitmag.com/article/12353530/canada-sets-the-course-with-zero-emission-bus-demonstration-trial?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS170810003&rdx.ident%5Bpull%5D=omeda%7C5002E1561089F2Y Canada Sets the Course with Zero Emission Demonstration Trial], masstransitmag.com, retrieved 18-08-2017</ref> | ||
* Operate on [[Coast Mountain Bus Company route 100 '22nd St Stn / Marpole Loop'|route 100]] and based out of [[Coast Mountain Bus Company Hamilton Transit Centre|Hamilton Transit Centre]]<ref>[http://buzzer.translink.ca/2018/04/translink-leads-the-charge-launching-new-electric-bus-trial/ TransLink leads the charge launching new electric-battery bus trial], translink.ca, retrieved 12-04-2018</ref><ref>[http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/translink-electric-bus-trial-2018 TransLink announces launch of new electric bus trial], dailyhive.com, retrieved 12-04-2018</ref> | * Operate on [[Coast Mountain Bus Company route 100 '22nd St Stn / Marpole Loop'|route 100]] and based out of [[Coast Mountain Bus Company Hamilton Transit Centre|Hamilton Transit Centre]]<ref>[http://buzzer.translink.ca/2018/04/translink-leads-the-charge-launching-new-electric-bus-trial/ TransLink leads the charge launching new electric-battery bus trial], translink.ca, retrieved 12-04-2018</ref><ref>[http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/translink-electric-bus-trial-2018 TransLink announces launch of new electric bus trial], dailyhive.com, retrieved 12-04-2018</ref> | ||
* | * Delivered in May 2019. | ||
*Part of the [[Pan-Canadian Electric-Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial]] | * Part of the [[Pan-Canadian Electric-Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial]]. | ||
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|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 19303–19304|19303–19304]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 19303–19304|19303–19304]] | ||
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|Yes | |Yes | ||
|align="left"| | |align="left"| | ||
* | * Entered service in October 2019. | ||
*27 units | *27 units replaced aging [[Orion]] [[Orion V|V]] units, 5 units for expansion.<ref>https://globalnews.ca/news/4113749/translink-gives-double-decker-buses-the-green-light/amp/</ref><ref>[https://globalnews.ca/news/3971243/translink-double-decker-buses-vancouver Fleet of 32 double-decker buses for Vancouver], globalnews.ca, retrieved 17-01-2018</ref> | ||
*First | *First units equipped with USB charging ports and Luminator Titan destination signs.<ref>[https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/translink-bus-seabus-plug-in-usb-chargers TransLink rolling out plug-in USB chargers for new buses and SeaBus], dailyhive.com, retrieved 20-06-2019</ref> | ||
*Gradually rolled out on routes 301 and 620 from October 2019; route 555 in January 2020; route 311 in August 2020 and route 351 in September 2020. | |||
*Gradually rolled out on routes 301 and 620 from October 2019; | |||
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|[[Nova Bus]] | |[[Nova Bus]] | ||
|[[Nova Bus LFSe+|LFSe+]] | |[[Nova Bus LFSe+|LFSe+]] | ||
|[[BAE Systems|BAE]] [[BAE Systems#Series-EV|HDS200]] | |||
|[[BAE Systems|BAE]] [[BAE Systems# | |Direct drive | ||
| | | | ||
|Yes | |Yes | ||
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*All 15 options exercised on January 26, 2021 for $16 million CAD<ref>https://novabus.com/translink-selects-nova-bus-15-electric-buses-lfse-expanding-low-emission-mobility-vancouver-communities/</ref> | *All 15 options exercised on January 26, 2021 for $16 million CAD<ref>https://novabus.com/translink-selects-nova-bus-15-electric-buses-lfse-expanding-low-emission-mobility-vancouver-communities/</ref> | ||
* Scheduled to arrive in Q2 2022<ref>[https://www.translink.ca/-/media/translink/documents/about-translink/governance-and-board/board-of-directors/board-minutes-and-reports/2021/2021_03_25_public_board_meeting_agenda.pdf TransLink March 25, 2021 Public Board Meeting Agenda] translink.ca, retrieved 22-03-2021</ref> | |||
*First order for the LFSe+ model, the long-range variant of the existing LFSe | *First order for the LFSe+ model, the long-range variant of the existing LFSe | ||
*To be part of the [[Pan-Canadian Electric-Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial]] | *To be part of the [[Pan-Canadian Electric-Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial]] | ||
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===Community Shuttle=== | ===Community Shuttle=== | ||
In 2019, Community Shuttles became TransLink's first buses to | In 2019, Community Shuttles became TransLink's first buses to use the new paper cash fare media due to financial constraints. | ||
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" class="sortable" | {| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" class="sortable" | ||
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* Training units | * Training units | ||
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|[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 7375-7399, 7401-7429|7375, 7390, 7401, 7405, 7407, 7408, 7413, 7417, 7423, 7428]] | |[[Coast Mountain Bus Company 7375-7399, 7401-7429|7375, 7390, 7401, 7405, 7407, 7408, 7413, 7417, 7419, 7423, 7428]] | ||
|[[Image:Coast Mountain Bus Company 7403-a.jpg|128px]] | |[[Image:Coast Mountain Bus Company 7403-a.jpg|128px]] | ||
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Revision as of 16:00, 22 March 2021
Area served | Metro Vancouver, BC |
Founded | April 1, 1999 (from BC Transit) |
Fleet size | 1463 (Conventional Bus) 167 (Community Shuttle) 4 (SeaBus) |
Number of routes | 226 (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 canceled 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 in order to reduce the transmission of the virus. 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 a reduced schedule. As of March 2020, buses were ordered to stop collecting fares in order to reduce transmission as well as allow the exchange of passengers only at the rear doors[9]. This is expected to last until June 1, 2020, as buses will be installed with additional barriers in order to reduce the risk of transmission[10]. Masks are required to be worn on all vehicles as of August 24, unless one qualifies for an exemption.
Currently, there is a pilot project that involves using a copper alloy on frequently touched surfaces to help eliminate germs. Two SkyTrain cars and two units are involved in the two-week program. [11]
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 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
- 99 B-Line, a limited-stop frequent bus service
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 5 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 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 runs 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.[12]
- 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.
The program was formally announced on July 23, 2019, as an improved B-Line service with limited stops, high frequency service aimed at replacing most of the existing B-Line service. The service launched on January 6, 2020 with four routes, two of them existing B-Line routes with upgrades. After RapidBus was launched, the 99 became the last B-Line route.
The features proposed included:
- Shelters and benches at stops and tactile pads (where applicable)
- Real-time information
- Information panels at stops[13]
- On-board line diagrams
- Transit priority measures on streets
- Custom exterior bus livery[14]
- Updated seating
Long term vision for branding and features include:
- Wifi
- Custom shelters and stations
- Dynamic onboard wayfinding
Future RapidBus Routes
- R6 Scott Road: Service from Scott Road Station along Scott Road and 72nd Avenue to Newton Exchange.
- R7: Service from Brighouse Station to the Expo Line. Exact routing to be determined.
Proposed Future RapidBus Routes
- Newton Exchange to White Rock Centre via King George Boulevard and 152nd Street.
- 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.
99 B-Line
The 99 B-Line is a frequent bus service with limited stops and major arterial route that travels along Broadway and 10th Avenue in Vancouver, connecting the University of British Columbia and Commercial–Broadway Station. It is the busiest route in the system and there are plans to replace a portion of the route with SkyTrain service by extending the Millennium Line to Arbutus Street. The route was introduced in September 1996 and went to Lougheed Mall in Burnaby via Broadway Station and Brentwood Mall along Broadway and Lougheed Highway.
The B-Line service expanded to other major corridors across the region, with the introduction of the 98 B-Line in September 2000 and the 97 B-Line in September 2002. Two more routes were added in the 2010s with the 95 B-Line and 96 B-Line. The routes had bus rapid transit elements and ran frequent service for most of the day, seven days a week. All B-Line routes as of January 1, 2018 featured all-door boarding at all stops. The expanded B-Line network was dissolved by early 2020 after routes were replaced with SkyTrain and RapidBus services, leaving the 99 as the sole surviving B-Line route.
The following is a list of former B-Line routes:
- 95 B-Line: Connected Simon Fraser University in Burnaby with Burrard Station in downtown Vancouver along Hastings Street. Service replaced in 2020 with the R5 Hastings St
- 96 B-Line: Connected Guildford Exchange and Newton Exchange with the Expo Line at Surrey Central Station and King George Station. Service replaced in 2020 with the R1 King George Blvd.
- 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.
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 First Transit. 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. 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 [15]
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.
Prefixes
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 T prefix was also used on pre-2014 HandyDART vehicles.
Onboard Announcements
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.
Cash Fare Media
In June 2020, it was announced that paper transfers would make a return to the system. The legacy system, manufactured by Cubic, was no longer in production and the computerized dispensing fareboxes fitted to existing community shuttles were removed for installation on incoming conventional buses as a result. However, an increasing lack of support for the Cubic system—most of which was purchased used—led to conventional buses adopting the new system starting in May 2020. The new system abandons electronic transfers in favour of a traditional type while manual fareboxes, manufactured by TAG, are used exclusively to collect payment.[16] Although the switch was announced in 2020, select community shuttle vehicles had been using this system since 2019.
Bike Racks
All units (with the exception of a select few) up to and including 2019 are equipped with Sportworks Veloporter bike racks. These bike racks have space for two bikes. In 2020, the Veloporter model was discontinued and a select few units have been updated with the Sportworks Apex 2 design, also with space for two bikes.
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 |
| |
7409, 7426 | 2000 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | Balios Orange LED | No | ||
7438, 7439, 7443, 7445 | 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 |
| |
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 |
| |
9201–9276 | 2000–2001 | OBI | Orion V (05.501) |
Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR | Allison B500R6 | Balios Orange LED | Yes |
| |
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 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 | 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 |
|
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 | 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 |
|
Conventional Bus On Order
One of these will be the first to be delivered with Sportworks Apex 2 bike racks as the Veloporter racks found on all other units has been discontinued.
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination sign | A/C? | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(15) | 2021 | Nova Bus | LFSe+ | BAE HDS200 | Direct drive | Yes |
| ||
(25) | 2021 | Alexander Dennis | Enviro500 | Yes | |||||
(19) | 2021 | Articulated Bus |
| ||||||
(30) | 2021 | Articulated Bus | |||||||
(48) | 2021 | Standard Bus |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16501–16562 | 2016 | Chevrolet
|
G4500
|
GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon | Yes | ||
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 |
|
Community Shuttle On Order
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Destination sign | A/C? | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(53) | 2021 | Chevrolet
|
G4500
|
GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E | 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 |
| |
7197 | 1996 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Luminator Super Matrix:MAX | No |
| |
7287 | 1998 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Luminator Super Matrix:MAX | No |
| |
7322, 7324, 7346 | 1999 | NFI | D40LF | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | Balios Orange LED | No |
| |
7375, 7390, 7401, 7405, 7407, 7408, 7413, 7417, 7419, 7423, 7428 | 2000 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | Balios Orange LED | No |
| |
7432, 7436, 7440 | 2001 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | Balios Orange LED | No |
|
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Burrard Beaver | 1976 | Yarrows Shipbuilders Ltd. Victoria, BC |
||
Burrard Pacific Breeze | 2009 | Victoria Shipyards Victoria, BC |
| |
Burrard Otter II | 2014 | Damen Shipyards Group Singapore |
|
On order
Name | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
| |
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 |
| |
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 | ||
5501–5508 | 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 |
| |
"L280" | 2006 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins ISL | ZF 6HP552C |
| ||
"356-1" | 2008 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins ISL |
| |||
"SR1420" | 2009 | NFI | XDE40 | Cummins ISL | GM-Allison EP40 hybrid system |
| ||
2019 | BYD | K11M |
| |||||
"1903-P" | 2017 | NFI | XE60 |
|
Trolleybus
Fleet number(s) |
Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Motor | Destination sign | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2701–2947 | 1982-1983 | Flyer | E901A/E902 | General Electric | Rollsign |
|
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 |
| ||
S404 | 2013 | Chevrolet/Girardin | G4500/G5 | Luminator Horizon |
| |||
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 | ||
S501–S544 | 2014 | Chevrolet
|
G4500
|
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 |
| |
S1321 | 2013 | Chevrolet/Girardin | G4500/G5 | GM Vortec V8 6.0L gasoline | GM 6L90-E with Telma retarder | Luminator Horizon |
| |
S1322–S1325 | 2014 | Chevrolet
|
G4500
|
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Burrard Otter | 1976 | Burrard Dry Dock Ltd. Vancouver |
|
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
- ↑ 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
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