TTC unveils new articulated buses

TORONTO – The city got a preview of the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) new articulated buses.

The TTC will start to roll out the longer buses onto some of the city’s busiest routes in December.

When and where will the new buses be rolled out? 

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7 Bathurst – first bus December 2013
–              29 Dufferin – first bus January 2014
–              36 Finch West – Spring 2014
–              63 Ossington – Summer 2014
–              6 Bay – first bus Summer 2014
–              85 Sheppard East – Fall 2014
–              53 Steeles Express – Fall 2014

The total cost of the 153 new buses was approximately $143.7 million but the public transit agency is suggesting the cost is worth it.

The TTC claims there will be more reliable service, a 45 per cent increase in room for passengers on each bus and the new vehicles will lower operating costs.

All 153 buses are expected to be in service by January 2015.