Orillia Transit
Orillia Transit is operated by First Student Canada under contract to the City of Orillia, Ontario. Orillia Wheelchair Limousine Service (OWLS) is the name of the paratransit service.
History
Orillia has had transit service since the 1950s when a private operator, Orillia Transportation Company, started to provide local bus service to the city. Responsibility for the service was assumed by the City in 1975 and in 1978 a specialized transit service for persons with disabilities was introduced.
Routes
Service Hours: every half hour, Monday to Friday 6:15 am to 6:15 pm, Saturday 8:45 am to 5:45 pm
- Laclie - serves Front St. North, Laclie St., Bay St.[1]
- North - serves West St. North, Orillia Square Mall, Wal-Mart, Coldwater Rd.[1]
- South - serves Colborne St. East, Front St. South, West St. South[1]
- West - serves Mississauga St. West, Barrie Rd., Memorial Ave., OPP Central Headquarters, Huronia Regional Centre, Georgian College, Colborne St. West[1]
- West Ridge Special (Monday to Friday)- weekday morning and afternoon service between downtown and Teletech[1]
Fares
As of November 2007.[2]
| Age group | Cash fare | 12 tickets | 48 tickets | Monthly pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children | $1.50 | $16.50 | $63.00 | n/a |
| Adults | $2.25 | $24.75 | $94.50 | $55.00 |
| Seniors (60+) | $1.75 | $19.25 | $73.50 | $45.00 |
| Students | $1.50 | $16.50 | $63.00 | $40.00 |
- Mid-day pass (between 10 AM and 2 PM):
- Single: $2.50
- Four people: $6.00
- Special Group Pass (between 10 AM and 2 PM)
- 10-15 children + 3 adults: $16.00
- 16-20 children + 4 adults: $21.00
- 21-30 children + 5 adults: $26.00
- Family Ride: Up to two elementary aged children and/or preschoolers may ride free when accompanied by a paying adult or senior.
Facilities
Downtown bus terminal
- Address: Peter and Mississauga St.
Garage
- Address: 445 Laclie St.?
- Phone: 705-326-8300
Roster
Active
| Fleet number(s) | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0414 | 2004 | Eldorado National | EZ Rider II | Cummins ISB | Allison World B300R | ||
| 0715 | 
|
2007 | Eldorado National | EZ Rider II MAX | Cummins ISB | Allison World B300R | |
| 0816-0817 | 
|
2008 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | |
| 0918-0919 | 
|
2009 | NFI | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | |
| 1220-1221 | 
|
2012 | NFI | XD40 | Cummins ISL9 | Allison B400R |
Retired roster
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 System Map, retrieved on 2009-04-12.
- ↑ Orillia Transit fare structure, retrieved on 2009-04-12.