Roam
Roam (formerly Banff Transit) is the transit operator in Banff, Alberta. It operates 3 routes in the summer and 2 in the winter with a fleet of 4 buses. It is Canada's first all-hybrid bio-diesel/electric bus service.
The service, along with it's standard bus stops, features 10 specialty stops with LED displays for notification of when buses will arrive. As well, an electronic fare system issues receipts which can issue random coupons and prizes.
Current Roster
| Fleet Number Range | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model Number | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | File:Banff Transit 4.jpg | 2008 | Nova Bus | LFS HEV | Cummins ISL | White base paint with Banff National Park nature photography wraps for livery. Entered service on June 2, 2008. |
Retired Roster
| Fleet Number Range | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacturer | Model Number | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-02 | File:Banff Transit 01.jpg | 1990 | OBI | Orion 01.507 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | ZF 4HP500 | Ex GET ? & 9007, bought 2005, retired 2008 |
| 03 | File:Banff Transit 03.jpg | 1989 | NFI | D40 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison HTB748 | Ex AC Transit 2535, bought 2005, retired 2008 |
| 35 | File:Banff Transit 35.jpg | 1980 | OBI | Orion 01.503 | Detroit Diesel 6V53N | Allison MT-643 | Ex-Perimeter Transportation B.C.
Retired |
- Banff Transit was operated by replica streetcars (on wheels with diesel engine) prior to 2005, it is unknown when these buses started operating the service.
- Banff Transit was often operated by ElDorado National Escort RE buses loaned from Pinnacle Sightseeing and Tours during parts of 2007 to May 2008. This occurred when buses #01-03 (D40/Orion I's) could not/were not operated.
- Banff Transit, now Roam, began operating Nova LFS HEV (Diesel-Electric Hybrid) buses on June 2, 2008. Replacing all previous vehicles.