Toronto Transit Commission 9000-9026

Toronto Transit Commission 9000-9026 are 2013 Nova Bus LFS Artic buses. These are the first articulated buses purchased by the TTC since the late 1980s, and the first buses purchased from Nova Bus since 1998. The TTC has long recognized the need for articulated buses, however until recently was not able to find a manufacturer who met their criteria. In a 2009 report regarding the procurement of buses, the TTC was interested in following the experience of then recent customers of the LFS Artic.^[1]

Engine	Transmission	Seating	Destination sign
Cummins ISL9 EPA 2010, 330 hp	Allison B500R	6 American Seating 6468, 42 American Seating InSight	Luminator Horizon

History

Order

In February 2012, the TTC issued a request for proposals for the supply of articulated buses in 2013, 2014, and 2015. New Flyer and Nova Bus each submitted bids, and on August 2, 2012, the TTC awarded Nova Bus the contract for 27 buses to be delivered in 2013. An additional 56 and 70 buses would be purchased in 2014 and 2015.^[2] The TTC later approved the advancement of the 2015 order and will have 126 buses delivered in 2014.

Modifications

This order sees a number of features that are a first for TTC buses. These include LED headlights, LED interior lighting, lighter passenger seats with improved ergonomics, and electric powertrain cooling. The popularity of these features has increased since their introduction to the market more than five years prior.

The pilot bus (9000) had additional LED brake light strips under the radiator louvers. These were removed prior to delivery. In addition, the bus featured LED crossbar lighting inside that is not included on subsequent deliveries.

On December 20, 2013, the first bus (9001) officially entered service on route 7 Bathurst. Despite a delay in production due to a tire recall, the TTC was able to meet their target of a December launch date.

This series began getting the new Computer-Aided Dispatch and Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) Vehicle Information System and Integrated Operations Network (VISION) system installed in August 2018. The entire series was equipped with VISION by October 2018.

Deliveries History

These buses were delivered to Wilson Division.

Movement History

In October 2018, 9023-9026 were transferred to Mount Dennis. In early March 2019, 9000, 9008-9011, 9013-9014, 9017-9020, and 9022 were transferred to Malvern when the Nova LFS hybrids had to be pulled from service due to a mechanical failure on February 28, 2019. 9012, 9016, and 9021 were also transferred to Malvern. In late March 2019, 9018-9021 were transferred to Mount Dennis. From April 2019 to June 2019, 9001-9002, 9004-9017, 9022 were transferred to Mount Dennis from Malvern and Wilson once the units were rebuilt. From August 2019 to March 2020, 9001-9002, 9004-9016 were transferred to Malvern. In December 2020, 9001-9002, 9004-9016 were transferred to Wilson in exchange for some 1200 units. 9017-9022 also moved to Wilson from Mount Dennis.

Deployment

This series is currently operating out of Malvern, Mount Dennis, and Wilson divisions.

Malvern Division buses may appear on routes: 39 Finch East, 53 Steeles East, 85 Sheppard East, 129 McCowan North, 134 Progress, 353 Steeles, 913 Progress Express, 939 Finch Express, 953 Steeles East Express, and 985 Sheppard East Express.

Mount Dennis Division buses may appear on routes: 29 Dufferin, 41 Keele, 89 Weston, 312 St Clair-Junction, 320 Yonge, 329 Dufferin, 341 Keele, 929 Dufferin Express, and 941 Keele Express.

Wilson Division buses may appear on routes: 7 Bathurst, 307 Bathurst, and 320 Yonge.

Details

Fleet number	Date	VIN	License plate	Garage	Status/Disposal	Notes
9000	04/2013	2NVYS92U9D3000905	903 5BK (prev. 453 2BH)	Malvern	Active	Pilot bus Delivered to Wilson on July 18, 2013. First entered service on January 22, 2014 on route 7 Later returned to NovaBus Factory for modifications and reentered service on May 2, 2014.
9001	10/2013	2NVYS92J6D3001094	419 9BH	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson on December 13, 2013. First NovaBUS LFS Artic to enter service on December 20, 2013 on route 7. Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in April 2019.
9002	10/2013	2NVYS92J8D3001095	420 0BH	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in December 2013. Entered service on January 2, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in May 2019. Image before refurbishment
9003	10/2013	2NVYS92JXD3001096	720 0BH	Wilson	Retired May 2019	Delivered to Wilson on December 16, 2013. Entered service on December 23, 2013 on route 7 Crashed into hydro pole at Bathurst and Davenport on November 14, 2018; front of the bus was severely damaged.
9004	10/2013	2NVYS92J1D3001097	719 9BH	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in December 2013. Entered service on January 9, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in April 2019.
9005	2013	2NVYS92J3D3001098	719 8BH	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in December 2013. Entered service on January 8, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in April 2019.
9006	2013	2NVYS92J5D3001099	507 5BK (prev. 719 7BH)	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in December 2013. Entered service on January 13, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in May 2019.
9007	2013	2NVYS92J8D3001100	719 6BH	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson on December 23, 2013. Entered service on January 17, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in April 2019.
9008	2013	2NVYS92JXD3001101	733 4BK (prev. 719 5BH)	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson on December 23, 2013. Entered service on January 20, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in April 2019.
9009	2013	2NVYS92J1D3001102	719 4BH	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson on December 23, 2013. Entered service on January 24, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in May 2019.
9010	2013	2NVYS92J3D3001103	730 4BK (prev. 719 3BH)	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in December 2013. Entered service on January 21, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in May 2019.
9011	2013	2NVYS92J5D3001104	732 1BK (prev. 719 2BH)	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in January 2014. Entered service on February 12, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in May 2019.
9012	2013	2NVYS92J7D3001105	719 1BH	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in January 2014. Entered service on February 11, 2014 on route 7 Was hit by a car on the right side of the bus. Sent to Hillcrest for bodywork in September 2014. Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in May 2019.
9013	2013	2NVYS92J9D3001106	731 2BK (prev. 719 0BH)	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in January 2014. Entered service on February 4, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in May 2019.
9014	2013	2NVYS92J0D3001107	718 9BH	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in January 2014. Entered service on February 6, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in May 2019.
9015	2013	2NVYS92J2D3001108	732 0BK (prev. 718 8BH)	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in January 2014. Entered service on February 6, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in May 2019.
9016	2013	2NVYS92J4D3001109	935 8BK (prev. 718 7BH)	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in January 2014. Entered service on February 13, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in May 2019.
9017	2013	2NVYS92J0D3001110	509 6BK (prev. 718 6BH)	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in January 2014. Entered service on February 13, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in May 2019.
9018	2013	2NVYS92J2D3001111	509 3BK (prev. 720 9BH)	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in January 2014. Entered service on February 18, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in May 2019.
9019	2013	2NVYS92J4D3001112	226 5BK (prev. 720 8BH)	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in January 2014. Entered service on February 14, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in June 2019.
9020	2013	2NVYS92J6D3001113	920 1BK (prev. 720 7BH)	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in February 2014. Entered service on February 20, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in June 2019.
9021	2013	2NVYS92J8D3001114	720 6BH	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in February 2014. Entered service on March 4, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in June 2019.
9022	2013	2NVYS92JXD3001115	225 9BK (prev. 720 5BH)	Wilson	Active	Delivered to Wilson in February 2014. Entered service on March 5, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in May 2019.
9023	2013	2NVYS92J1D3001116	928 5BK (prev. 720 4BH)	Mount Dennis	Active	Delivered to Wilson in February 2014. Entered service on March 5, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in June 2019.
9024	2013	2NVYS92J3D3001117	720 3BH	Mount Dennis	Active	Delivered to Wilson in February 2014. Entered service on March 6, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in June 2019.
9025	2013	2NVYS92J5D3001118	509 0BK (prev. 720 2BH)	Mount Dennis	Active	Delivered to Wilson on February 21, 2014. Entered service on March 7, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in June 2019.
9026	2013	2NVYS92J7D3001119	720 1BH	Mount Dennis	Active	Delivered to Wilson on February 21, 2014. Entered service on March 11, 2014 on route 7 Rebuilt and repainted in the LFLRV livery in July 2019.