Coast Mountain Bus Company 9401-9499, 9501-9542: Difference between revisions

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[[Image:Coast Mountain Bus Company 9484 interior-a.jpg|thumb|Interior layout.]]
[[Image:Coast Mountain Bus Company 9484 interior-a.jpg|thumb|Interior layout.]]
'''[[Coast Mountain Bus Company]] 9401–9499, 9501–9542''' are a batch of 141 [[Nova Bus]] [[Nova Bus LFS HEV|LFS HEV]] units built in 2009 and the second batch of diesel–electric hybrid buses to enter service in the Coast Mountain Bus Company fleet.  
'''[[Coast Mountain Bus Company]] 9401–9499, 9501–9542''' are a batch of 141 [[Nova Bus]] [[Nova Bus LFS HEV|LFS HEV]] units built in 2009 and the second batch of diesel–electric hybrid units to enter service in the Coast Mountain Bus Company fleet.  


In January 2008, Nova Bus signed an agreement with TransLink for the purchase, with an option for an additional 110 vehicles. The first units began entering service in the middle of October 2009.
In January 2008, Nova Bus signed an agreement with TransLink for the purchase, with an option for an additional 110 vehicles. The first units began entering service in the middle of October 2009.
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They feature [[Nova Bus]]' new centered rear mounted engine, a redesigned rear exterior, and a slightly modified interior layout at the back compared to the diesel 2007 and 2008 models.  
They feature [[Nova Bus]]' new centered rear mounted engine, a redesigned rear exterior, and a slightly modified interior layout at the back compared to the diesel 2007 and 2008 models.  


When delivered and for a few years in service, the interior dome lights were all white. Over time, the light covers were changed to blue to reduce glare at night.
When delivered, the interior dome lights were all white. Over time, the light covers were changed to blue to reduce glare at night.


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