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Metro Transit is owned by the Halifax Regional Municipality (HSR). Metro Transit provides services to Halifax and Dartmouth and the surrounding suburbs. Metro Transit was named the largest transit company in the Atlantic provinces.
Metro Transit is owned by the Halifax Regional Municipality (HSR). Metro Transit provides services to Halifax and Dartmouth and the surrounding suburbs. Metro Transit was named the largest transit company in the Atlantic provinces.


==History==
=History=
Metro Transit was created in 1979 by merging of different transit companies from the Halifax/Dartmouth regions. Halifax Transit Corporation and Dartmouth Transit Service were merged in order to provide a more reliable service in the region. Though officially under the name of Metro Transit, Metro Transit only began operation of the company in early 1980. In the early years, buses were still being stored in the predecessor garages, then Metro Transit opened their own in 1981. A new garage was built in Burnside and opened in March 1981.
Metro Transit was created in 1979 by merging of different transit companies from the Halifax/Dartmouth regions. Halifax Transit Corporation and Dartmouth Transit Service were merged in order to provide a more reliable service in the region. Though officially under the name of Metro Transit, Metro Transit only began operation of the company in early 1980. In the early years, buses were still being stored in the predecessor garages, then Metro Transit opened their own in 1981. A new garage was built in Burnside and opened in March 1981.


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In 2002, Metro Transit preferred NFI D40LF model. They ordered 32 in 2002 and an additional 145 in later years. Most of these buses were ordered to replace older buses, that were retired. Though this big order, did not help Metro Transit with the lack of vehicles and service, due to the increasing demand.   
In 2002, Metro Transit preferred NFI D40LF model. They ordered 32 in 2002 and an additional 145 in later years. Most of these buses were ordered to replace older buses, that were retired. Though this big order, did not help Metro Transit with the lack of vehicles and service, due to the increasing demand.   


===2011 Fare Structure ===
=Fare Structure=
==Regular Service==
==2011 Fare Structure==
===Regular Service===
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==MetroLink Service==
===MetroLink Service===
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|'''N/A'''
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==MetroX Service==
===MetroX Service===
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|'''N/A'''
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==Bus Service==
=Bus Service=


===Regular Service===
==Regular Service==
Metro Transit operates 57 Regular Routes in the regions Halifax Regional Municipality (Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Sackville). Other areas covered include rural areas between (Eastern Passage, North Preston, Cherry Brook, Tantallon and Herring Cove). Bus routes are numbered depending on the service type or by the region they serve.
Metro Transit operates 57 Regular Routes in the regions Halifax Regional Municipality (Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Sackville). Other areas covered include rural areas between (Eastern Passage, North Preston, Cherry Brook, Tantallon and Herring Cove). Bus routes are numbered depending on the service type or by the region they serve.


===MetroLink Service===
==MetroLink Service==
Metro Transit operates 3 MetroLink Routes which connect downtown Halifax Terminal (Scotia Square bus terminal) with Portland Hills and Sackville Terminals. Another MetroLink Route runs between Portland Hills terminal and Woodside Ferry Terminal. All MetroLink routes are numbered in the 100 series and use uniquely NFI D40LF buses. The buses assigned to this route feature a distinctive livery and feature transit priority measures to speed up service.  
Metro Transit operates 3 MetroLink Routes which connect downtown Halifax Terminal (Scotia Square bus terminal) with Portland Hills and Sackville Terminals. Another MetroLink Route runs between Portland Hills terminal and Woodside Ferry Terminal. All MetroLink routes are numbered in the 100 series and use uniquely NFI D40LF buses. The buses assigned to this route feature a distinctive livery and feature transit priority measures to speed up service.  


===MetroX Rural Express===
==MetroX Rural Express==
Metro Transit presently operates two MetroX routes, with future plans to add one more. MetroX route 330 provides service from Downtown Halifax (Scotia Square Terminal) to rural areas along the province's 100 series highways, while MetroX route 320 serves the Halifax Airport. The MetroX routes are numbered in the 300 series with the second digit representing the highway it serves. Buses that serve MetroX routes also feature a distinctive livery. Route 330 is served by Glaval Bus Titans, while route 320 is served by Nova Bus LFS equipped with luggage racks and air conditioning. Bike racks are available on both routes.
Metro Transit presently operates two MetroX routes, with future plans to add one more. MetroX route 330 provides service from Downtown Halifax (Scotia Square Terminal) to rural areas along the province's 100 series highways, while MetroX route 320 serves the Halifax Airport. The MetroX routes are numbered in the 300 series with the second digit representing the highway it serves. Buses that serve MetroX routes also feature a distinctive livery. Route 330 is served by Glaval Bus Titans, while route 320 is served by Nova Bus LFS equipped with luggage racks and air conditioning. Bike racks are available on both routes.


===Community Routes===
==Community Routes==
Metro Transit operates a rural bus system, and was given the name of Community Routes. These routes have no route numbers nor do they have a designated bus stop. These community routes provide service to Beaver Bank, Porter Lake, East Preston and Sambro. All community routes are served by NFI D30LF, except during busier times where NFI D40LF's are used. The Samboro route is served by Glaval Bus Titans.
Metro Transit operates a rural bus system, and was given the name of Community Routes. These routes have no route numbers nor do they have a designated bus stop. These community routes provide service to Beaver Bank, Porter Lake, East Preston and Sambro. All community routes are served by NFI D30LF, except during busier times where NFI D40LF's are used. The Samboro route is served by Glaval Bus Titans.


===Ferry Routes===
==Ferry Routes==
Metro Transit provides 2 ferry routes. Operating between Halifax (Lower Water terminal) and Dartmouth (Alderney Landing) which operates daily using 2 ferries. The other route connects downtown Halifax and Woodside. The second routes operates Monday through Friday during Rush Hour Only and operates using 1 ferry.
Metro Transit provides 2 ferry routes. Operating between Halifax (Lower Water terminal) and Dartmouth (Alderney Landing) which operates daily using 2 ferries. The other route connects downtown Halifax and Woodside. The second routes operates Monday through Friday during Rush Hour Only and operates using 1 ferry.


===Access-A-Bus Routes===
==Access-A-Bus==
Access-A-Bus is the equivalent to paratransit in other cities. This service is a dial-a-ride system for the elderly and handicapped residents of the city. Access-A-Bus Routes are served by 20 cutaways.
Access-A-Bus is the equivalent to paratransit in other cities. This service is a dial-a-ride system for the elderly and handicapped residents of the city. Access-A-Bus is served by 20 cutaways.


==Routes==
=Routes=
*[[Metro Transit Routes#Routes 01 to 29|01-29]]: Serves Halifax 7 days a week
*[[Metro Transit Routes#Routes 01 to 29|01-29]]: Serves Halifax 7 days a week
*[[Metro Transit Routes#Routes 30 to 39|30-39]]: Serves Halifax during Rush Hour Only
*[[Metro Transit Routes#Routes 30 to 39|30-39]]: Serves Halifax during Rush Hour Only
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*[[Metro Transit Routes#Community Transit Routes|Community Transit Routes]]: Serves Rural communities
*[[Metro Transit Routes#Community Transit Routes|Community Transit Routes]]: Serves Rural communities


==Terminals==
=Garages=
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!width="150pt"|Name
!width="75pt"|Type
!width="175pt"|Location
!width="75pt"|# of Routes
|- align="center"
|'''Mumford'''
|Bus
|Halifax Shopping Centre
|14
|- align="center"
|'''Bayers Road'''
|Bus
|Bayers Road Shopping Centre
|7
|- align="center"
|'''Lacewood'''
|Bus
|Clayton Park
|13
|- align="center"
|'''Scotia Square'''
|Bus
|Barrington St.<br>(Downtown Halifax)
|35
|- align="center"
|'''Halifax'''
|Ferry
|Downtown Halifax
|0
|- align="center"
|'''Lower Wter Street'''
|Bus
|Lower Water St.<br>(Downtown Halifax)
|7
|- align="center"
|'''Dalhousie'''
|Bus
|Dalhousie University
|4
|- align="center"
|'''Bridge'''
|Bus
|Wyse Rd<br>(Dartmouth)
|19
|- align="center"
|'''Dartmouth'''
|Ferry
|Alderney Drive<br>(Dartmouth)
|8
|- align="center"
|'''Woodside'''
|Ferry
|Atlantic Avenue<br>(Woodside)
|3
|- align="center"
|'''Penhorn'''
|Bus
|Penhorn Mall
|10
|- align="center"
|'''Portland Hills'''
|Bus
|Cole Harbour
|10
|- align="center"
|'''Mic Mac Mall'''
|Bus
|Mic Mac Mall
|6
|- align="center"
|'''Highfield'''
|Bus
|Highfield Park Drive<br>(Dartmouth)
|8
|- align="center"
|'''Cobequid'''
|Bus
|Cobequid Drive<br>(Lower Sackville)
|8
|- align="center"
|'''Downsview'''
|Bus
|Downsview Mall
|8
|- align="center"
|'''Sackville'''
|Bus
|Highway 101<br>(Sackville)
|9
|- align="center"
|'''Tecoma Centre'''
|Bus
|Transfer Point<br>(Dartmouth)
|4
|- align="center"
|'''Hubley Centre'''
|Bus
|Transfer Point<br>(Tantallon)
|2
|}
 
==Park&Ride Lots==
+ = Bike Locker Avaliable<br><nowiki>*</nowiki> = Closing September 1st, 2011
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!width="150pt"|Location
!width="200pt"|Cost
!width="75pt"|Capcity
|- align="center"
|'''Sackville Terminal +'''
|Free
|315
|- align="center"
|'''Woodside Ferry Terminal'''
|Free for MetroPass Holders.
|300
|- align="center"
|'''Portland Hills Terminal +'''
|Free
|230
|- align="center"
|'''Hubley Centre<br><small>Tantallon</small>'''
|Free
|185
|- align="center"
|'''Cobequid Terminal'''
|Free
|110
|- align="center"
|'''Dartmouth Ferry Terminal'''
|MetroPass Holders + 30$/Month
|110
|- align="center"
|'''Penhorn Terminal <nowiki>*</nowiki>'''
|Free
|50
|- align="center"
|'''Bridge Terminal<br><small>Dartmouth Sportsplex</small>'''
|32$/Month
|50
|- align="center"
|'''Maybank Field<br><small>Mic Mac Bvld</small>'''
|Free
|30
|- align="center"
|'''South Centre Mall'''
|Free
|15
|- align="center"
|'''Mumford Terminal'''
|Free
|30
|- align="center"
|'''Exhibition Park<br><small>Ragged Lake</small>'''
|Free
|50
|- align="center"
|'''Centennial Arena<br><small>Fairview</small>'''
|Free
|315
|}
 
==Garages==
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==Fleet Roster==
=Fleet Roster=
===Active Fleet - Buses===
==Active Bus Fleet==
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|-  
|-  
|
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|'''505 to 507'''
|[[Metro Transit 505 to 507|505 to 507]]
|1999
|1999
|NFI
|NFI
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|-  
|-  
|
|
|'''516 to 525'''
|[[Metro Transit 516 to 525|516 to 525]]
|2009
|2009
|GM/Glavel Bus
|GM Glavel Bus
|C5500/Titan
|Titan
|GM Duramax 6.6L
|GM Duramax 6.6L
|Allison 2200
|Allison 2200
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|-  
|-  
|
|
|'''600 to 619'''
|[[Metro Transit 600 to 619|600 to 619]]
|2005
|2005
|NFI
|NFI
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|-  
|-  
|
|
|'''701 to 710'''
|[[Metro Transit 700 to 710|700 to 710]]
|1992/1993
|1993
|MCI
|MCI
|TC60-102N Classic
|TC60-102N Classic
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|-  
|-  
|
|
|'''711 to 714'''
|[[Metro Transit 711 to 714|711 to 714]]
|1993
|1993
|NovaBus
|NovaBus
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|-  
|-  
|
|
|'''715 to 716'''
|[[Metro Transit 715 to 716|715 to 716]]
|2009
|2009
|NFI
|NFI
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|-  
|-  
|
|
|'''717 to 741'''
|[[Metro Transit 717 to 741|717 to 741]]
|2010
|2010
|NovaBus
|NovaBus
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|-  
|-  
|
|
|'''896 to 910'''
|[[Metro Transit 896 to 910|896 to 910]]
|1986
|1986
|GMDD
|GMDD
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|-
|-
|
|
|'''921 to 928'''
|[[Metro Transit 921 to 928|921 to 928]]
|1987
|1987
|MCI
|MCI
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|
|-
|-
|http://transitfan.com/gallery/var/thumbs/M66TG/Bus-Photos/martimes/halifax/MT/METROT-940-04082011-03.jpg<br>[http://transitfan.com/gallery/M66TG/Bus-Photos/maratimes/halifax/MT/METROT-940-04082011-03]
|
|'''929 to 940'''
|[[Metro Transit 929 to 940|929 to 940]]
|1988
|1988
|MCI
|MCI
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|-
|
|
|'''941 to 947'''
|[[Metro Transit 941 to 947|941 to 947]]
|1989
|1989
|MCI
|MCI
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|-
|-
|
|
|'''948 to 952'''
|[[Metro Transit 948 to 952|948 to 952]]
|1990
|1990
|MCI
|MCI
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|-
|-
|
|
|'''953 to 966'''
|[[Metro Transit 953 to 966|953 to 966]]
|1994
|1994
|NovaBus
|NovaBus
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|-
|
|
|'''967 to 974'''
|[[Metro Transit 967 to 974|967 to 974]]
|1995
|1995
|NovaBus
|NovaBus
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|-
|-
|
|
|'''975 to 985'''
|[[Metro Transit 975 to 985|975 to 985]]
|1996
|1996
|NovaBus
|NovaBus
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|ZF 4HP590
|ZF 4HP590
|
|
*975&976 originally ran with a Propane Powered S50, converted to Diesel in 1998
*975 & 976 originally ran with a Propane Powered S50, converted to Diesel in 1998
|-
|-
|
|
|'''986 to 996'''
|[[Metro Transit 986 to 996|986 to 996]]
|1999
|1999
|NovaBus
|NovaBus
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|-
|-
|
|
|'''987 to 1000'''
|[[Metro Transit 997 to 1000|997 to 1000]]
|2000
|2000
|NovaBus
|NovaBus
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|-
|-
|
|
|'''1001 to 1032'''
|[[Metro Transit 1001 to 1032|1001 to 1032]]
|2002
|2002
|NFI
|NFI
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|-
|-
|
|
|'''1033 to 1060'''
|[[Metro Transit 1033 to 1060|1033 to 1060]]
|2004
|2004
|NFI
|NFI
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|-
|-
|
|
|'''1061 to 1082'''
|[[Metro Transit 1061 to 1082|1061 to 1082]]
|2005
|2005
|NFI
|NFI
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|-
|-
|
|
|'''1083 to 1107'''
|[[Metro Transit 1083 to 1107|1083 to 1107]]
|2006
|2006
|NFI
|NFI
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|-
|-
|
|
|'''1108 to 1131'''
|[[[[Metro Transit 1108 to 1131|1108 to 1131]]
|2007
|2007
|NFI
|NFI
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|-
|-
|
|
|'''1132 to 1153'''
|[[Metro Transit 1132 to 1153|1132 to 1153]]
|2008
|2008
|NFI
|NFI
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|-
|-
|
|
|'''1154 to 1159'''
|[[Metro Transit 1154 to 1159|1154 to 1159]]
|2009
|2009
|NFI
|NFI
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|}
|}


===Active Fleet - Ferries===
==Active Ferry Fleet==
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|'''Halifax III'''
|'''Halifax III'''
|1979
|1979
|Ferguson Industries<br>Pictou, NovaScotia
|Ferguson Industries<br>Pictou, Nova Scotia
|Caterpillar Model 3306 (X2)
|Caterpillar Model 3306 (X2)
|Voith-Schneider 12E/75 (X2)
|Voith-Schneider 12E/75 (X2)
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|'''Woodside I'''
|'''Woodside I'''
|1986
|1986
|Ferguson Industries<br>Pictou, NovaScotia
|Ferguson Industries<br>Pictou, Nova Scotia
|Caterpillar Model 3306 (X2)
|Caterpillar Model 3306 (X2)
|Voith-Schneider 12E/75 (X2)
|Voith-Schneider 12E/75 (X2)
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===Retired Fleet===
=Retired Fleet=
==Retired Bus Fleet==
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|-  
|
|
|'''201 to 212'''
|[[Metro Transit 201 to 212|201 to 212]]
|1984
|1984
|SAAB-Scania
|SAAB-Scania
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|-  
|-  
|
|
|'''308'''
|[[Metro Transit 308|308]]
|1985
|1985
|OBI
|OBI
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|-  
|-  
|
|
|'''501 to 504'''
|[[Metro Transit 501 to 504|501 to 504]]
|1981
|1981
|OBI
|OBI
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|Allison MT643
|Allison MT643
|
|
|-
|-  
|-  
|
|
|'''510 to 515'''
|[[Metro Transit 510 to 515|510 to 515]]
|1981/1982
|1981/1982
|GMDD
|GMDD
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|-
|-
|
|
|'''857 to 869'''
|[[Metro Transit 857 to 869|857 to 869]]
|1982
|1982
|GMDD
|GMDD
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|-  
|-  
|
|
|'''870 to 881'''
|[[Metro Transit 870 to 881|870 to 881]]
|1983
|1983
|GMDD
|GMDD
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|-  
|-  
|
|
|'''882 to 895'''
|[[Metro Transit 882 to 895|882 to 895]]
|1985
|1985
|GMDD
|GMDD
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|-  
|-  
|
|
|'''911 to 920'''
|[[Metro Transit 911 to 920|911 to 920]]
|1987
|1987
|GMDD
|GMDD
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|}
|}


===Retired Fleet - Ferries===
==Retired Ferry Fleet==
* Dartmouth II - Built in 1956: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
* Dartmouth II - Built in 1956: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
* Halifax II - Built in 1956: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
* Halifax II - Built in 1956: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Revision as of 23:22, 30 November 2013


Metro Transit
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Info
Transit type Bus
Paratransit
Ferry
Number of lines 57 Regular Routes
3 MetroLink Routes
3 Community Routes
2 Harbour Ferries
2 MetroX Routes
Daily ridership Approx. 19,500,000(2008)
Headquarters 200 Ilsley Avenue, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Website http://www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/
Operation
Began operation January 1st, 1979
Operator(s) Halifax Regional Municipality
Number of vehicles 315

Metro Transit is a Canadian public transport agency operating buses and ferries in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).

Metro Transit is owned by the Halifax Regional Municipality (HSR). Metro Transit provides services to Halifax and Dartmouth and the surrounding suburbs. Metro Transit was named the largest transit company in the Atlantic provinces.

History

Metro Transit was created in 1979 by merging of different transit companies from the Halifax/Dartmouth regions. Halifax Transit Corporation and Dartmouth Transit Service were merged in order to provide a more reliable service in the region. Though officially under the name of Metro Transit, Metro Transit only began operation of the company in early 1980. In the early years, buses were still being stored in the predecessor garages, then Metro Transit opened their own in 1981. A new garage was built in Burnside and opened in March 1981.

Metro Transit was one of the first companies to order the Classic Model, made in 1983 by GM. In 1984 Metro Transit experimented with a Saab Scanias, a funded test with the provincial government.

In 1992, Metro Transit ordered an articulated version of the classic model. This model was first delivered at the end of 1992, early 1993, by MCI. A total of 7 MCI articulated classics were delivered before the portion of MCI which made transit vehicles was sold to NovaBus, another 7 were made by NovaBus in 1993. Shortly after the last Metro Transit articulated classic, NovaBus discontinued the model.

Financial difficulties hit Metro Transit hard between 1996 and 1999, where budget cuts forced them to decrease service. No buses were ordered between this period and they had trouble providing service for the ever growing demand. In 1999, they received their first ever low floor buses. 10 buses were ordered from NovaBus in 1999 and 4 more in 2000. After receiving these low-floor buses, routes 3 and 7 were made a 100% Low Floor bus service, followed by the 54 the following year. Due to reliability issues, the 1999 and 2000 buses wheelchair ramp stopped working, therefore Metro Transit removed the wheelchair symbol off the 1999 buses, but never removed it from the 2000 buses.

In 2002, Metro Transit preferred NFI D40LF model. They ordered 32 in 2002 and an additional 145 in later years. Most of these buses were ordered to replace older buses, that were retired. Though this big order, did not help Metro Transit with the lack of vehicles and service, due to the increasing demand.

Fare Structure

2011 Fare Structure

Regular Service

Fare Media Ticket Type Validity Period Regular Fare Reduced Fare
5-15 years
65+ years 		Student
Regular Cash 1 ticket 90 minutes 2.25 $ 1.50 $ N/A
10 Tickets Each Ticket:
90 minutes 		18.00 $ 13.00 $ N/A
MetroCard Monthly Pass 1 Calander Month 18.00 $ 13.00 $ N/A

MetroLink Service

Fare Media Ticket Type Validity Period Regular Fare Reduced Fare Notes
5-15 years
65+ years 		Student
With ticket, MetroPass, UPass or transfer
Regular Cash 1 ticket 90 minutes 2.75 $ 2.00 $ N/A Add 0.50 $
MetroLink Pass Monthly Pass 1 Calander Month 85.00 $ N/A N/A

MetroX Service

Fare Media Ticket Type Validity Period Regular Fare Reduced Fare Notes
5-15 years
65+ years 		Student
With ticket, MetroPass, UPass or transfer With MetroLink pass or transfer
Regular Cash 1 ticket 90 minutes 3.25 $ 2.50 $ N/A Add 1.00 $ Add 0.50 $
MetroLink Pass Monthly Pass 1 Calander Month 100.00 $ N/A N/A

Bus Service

Regular Service

Metro Transit operates 57 Regular Routes in the regions Halifax Regional Municipality (Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Sackville). Other areas covered include rural areas between (Eastern Passage, North Preston, Cherry Brook, Tantallon and Herring Cove). Bus routes are numbered depending on the service type or by the region they serve.

MetroLink Service

Metro Transit operates 3 MetroLink Routes which connect downtown Halifax Terminal (Scotia Square bus terminal) with Portland Hills and Sackville Terminals. Another MetroLink Route runs between Portland Hills terminal and Woodside Ferry Terminal. All MetroLink routes are numbered in the 100 series and use uniquely NFI D40LF buses. The buses assigned to this route feature a distinctive livery and feature transit priority measures to speed up service.

MetroX Rural Express

Metro Transit presently operates two MetroX routes, with future plans to add one more. MetroX route 330 provides service from Downtown Halifax (Scotia Square Terminal) to rural areas along the province's 100 series highways, while MetroX route 320 serves the Halifax Airport. The MetroX routes are numbered in the 300 series with the second digit representing the highway it serves. Buses that serve MetroX routes also feature a distinctive livery. Route 330 is served by Glaval Bus Titans, while route 320 is served by Nova Bus LFS equipped with luggage racks and air conditioning. Bike racks are available on both routes.

Community Routes

Metro Transit operates a rural bus system, and was given the name of Community Routes. These routes have no route numbers nor do they have a designated bus stop. These community routes provide service to Beaver Bank, Porter Lake, East Preston and Sambro. All community routes are served by NFI D30LF, except during busier times where NFI D40LF's are used. The Samboro route is served by Glaval Bus Titans.

Ferry Routes

Metro Transit provides 2 ferry routes. Operating between Halifax (Lower Water terminal) and Dartmouth (Alderney Landing) which operates daily using 2 ferries. The other route connects downtown Halifax and Woodside. The second routes operates Monday through Friday during Rush Hour Only and operates using 1 ferry.

Access-A-Bus

Access-A-Bus is the equivalent to paratransit in other cities. This service is a dial-a-ride system for the elderly and handicapped residents of the city. Access-A-Bus is served by 20 cutaways.

Routes

Garages

Name Location Type of Vehicules Notes
Ilsley Transit Centre 200 Ilsley Avenue
Burnside Instrial Park, Dartmouth
  • Classics
  • D40LFs
  • LFS Artics
  • MetroLink D40LFs
  • Access-A-Buses
  • Location of the dispatch Centre and Administrative offices.
Ragged Lake Transit Centre Prospect Road
Ragged Lake Business Park, Halifax
  • Classics
  • D40LFs
  • LFS Artics
  • LFS'
  • Articulated Classics
  • DE60LFRs
  • MetroX Buses
  • Opened in August 2010
Thornhill Garage Thornhill Drive
Burnside Instrial Park, Dartmouth
  • Closed in August 2010.

Fleet Roster

Active Bus Fleet

Thumbnail Fleet number range Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Remarks
505 to 507 1999 NFI D30LF Cummins ISL Allison B300R
  • Used uniquely for Community Transit Routes
516 to 525 2009 GM Glavel Bus Titan GM Duramax 6.6L Allison 2200
  • Used on MetroX Service and Sambro Community Transit Route
600 to 619 2005 NFI D30LF Cummins ISL Allison B400R
  • Used uniquely for MetroLink Service
  • MetroLink Livery
700 to 710 1993 MCI TC60-102N Classic Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison VR731
711 to 714 1993 NovaBus TC60-102N Classic Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allsion VR731
  • NovaBus discontinued this model after fulfillment of this order.
715 to 716 2009 NFI DE60LFR Cummins ISL Allison EP 50 Hybrid System
717 to 741 2010 NovaBus LFS Artic Cummins ISL9 ZF 6AP1700B
896 to 910 1986 GMDD TC40-102N Classic Detroit Diesel 6V92 Allsion V730
921 to 928 1987 MCI TC40-102N Classic Detroit Diesel 6V92 Allsion V730
929 to 940 1988 MCI TC40-102N Classic Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allsion V730
941 to 947 1989 MCI TC40-102N Classic Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allsion V731
948 to 952 1990 MCI TC40-102N Classic Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allsion V731
953 to 966 1994 NovaBus TC40-102N Classic Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allsion V731-D
967 to 974 1995 NovaBus TC40-102N Classic Detroit Diesel Series 50 ZF 4HP590
975 to 985 1996 NovaBus TC40-102N Classic Detroit Diesel Series 50 ZF 4HP590
  • 975 & 976 originally ran with a Propane Powered S50, converted to Diesel in 1998
986 to 996 1999 NovaBus LFS 40102 Cummins ISC Allison B400R
997 to 1000 2000 NovaBus LFS 40102 Cummins ISC Allison B400R
1001 to 1032 2002 NFI D40LF Cummins ISL Allison B400R
1033 to 1060 2004 NFI D40LF Cummins ISL Allison B400R
1061 to 1082 2005 NFI D40LF Cummins ISL Allison B400R
1083 to 1107 2006 NFI D40LF Cummins ISL Allison B400R
  • A/C
  • Bike Racks
[[1108 to 1131 2007 NFI D40LF Cummins ISL Allison B400R
  • A/C
  • Bike Racks
1132 to 1153 2008 NFI D40LF Cummins ISL Allison B400R
  • A/C
  • Bike Racks
1154 to 1159 2009 NFI D40LF Cummins ISL Allison B400R
  • A/C
  • Bike Racks

Active Ferry Fleet

Thumbnail Name Year Manufacturer Engine Propellers Remarks
Halifax III 1979 Ferguson Industries
Pictou, Nova Scotia 		Caterpillar Model 3306 (X2) Voith-Schneider 12E/75 (X2)
Dartmouth III 1979 Ferguson Industries
Pictou, NovaScotia 		Caterpillar Model 3306 (X2) Voith-Schneider 12E/75 (X2)
Woodside I 1986 Ferguson Industries
Pictou, Nova Scotia 		Caterpillar Model 3306 (X2) Voith-Schneider 12E/75 (X2)


Retired Fleet

Retired Bus Fleet

Thumbnail Fleet number range Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Remarks
201 to 212 1984 SAAB-Scania CN112A
308 1985 OBI Orion 01.501 Detroit Diesel 6V53N Allison MT643
501 to 504 1981 OBI Orion 01.501 Detroit Diesel 6V52N Allison MT643
510 to 515 1981/1982 GMDD T6H-5307N New Look Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison V730
857 to 869 1982 GMDD T6H-5307N New Look Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison V730
870 to 881 1983 GMDD TC40-102N Classic Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison V730
882 to 895 1985 GMDD TC40-102N Classic Detroit Diesel 6V92 Allison V731
911 to 920 1987 GMDD TC40-102N Classic Detroit Diesel 6V92 Allison V731

Retired Ferry Fleet

  • Dartmouth II - Built in 1956: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
  • Halifax II - Built in 1956: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
  • Scotian - Built in 1946: Pictou, Nova Scotia
  • Governor Cornwallis - Built in 1941: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
  • Dartmouth - Built in 1934: Lauzon, Quebec
  • Halifax
  • Chebucto
  • Annex 2
  • Arcadia
  • Dartmouth
  • Chebucto
  • Mic Mac
  • Boxer
  • Sir C. Ogle
  • Sherbrooke

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