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{{Infobox public transit | {{Infobox public transit | ||
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| name = | | name = | ||
| image =[[File: | | image =[[File:Halifax-logo.jpg|250px]] | ||
| imagesize = | | imagesize = | ||
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| locale = | | locale = | ||
| transit_type =Bus<br>Paratransit<br>Ferry | | transit_type =Bus<br>Paratransit<br>Ferry | ||
| lines = | | lines =45 Regular Routes<br>10 Express Routes<br>2 MetroLink Routes<br>3 Community Routes<br>2 Harbour Ferries<br>3 MetroX Routes | ||
| stations = | | stations = | ||
| ridership =50,000(2008) | | ridership =50,000(2008) | ||
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| began_operation =January 1<sup>st</sup>, 1979 | | began_operation =January 1<sup>st</sup>, 1979 | ||
| ended_operation = | | ended_operation = | ||
| website =http://www.halifax.ca/ | | website =http://www.halifax.ca/transit/ | ||
| operator =Halifax | | operator =City of Halifax | ||
| marks = | | marks = | ||
| vehicles =315 | | vehicles =315 | ||
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| map_state = collapsed | | map_state = collapsed | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Halifax Transit''' is the largest public transport agency operating buses and ferries in Halifax, Dartmouth and the surrounding suburbs. | |||
=History= | =History= | ||
Halifax Transit was created in 1979 under the name Metro Transit by merging 2 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 | In 2014, Metro Transit was renamed to Halifax Transit. | ||
==Fare Structure== | |||
===2014 Fare Structure=== | |||
====Regular Service==== | |||
=Fare Structure= | |||
== | |||
===Regular Service=== | |||
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!width="150pt" rowspan="2"|Fare Media | !width="150pt" rowspan="2"|Fare Media | ||
Line 75: | Line 69: | ||
|} | |} | ||
===MetroLink Service=== | ====MetroLink Service==== | ||
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; margin: 5px;" | {|class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; margin: 5px;" | ||
!width="150pt" rowspan="3"|Fare Media | !width="150pt" rowspan="3"|Fare Media | ||
Line 104: | Line 98: | ||
|colspan=2|'''N/A''' | |colspan=2|'''N/A''' | ||
|} | |} | ||
===MetroX Service=== | |||
====MetroX Service==== | |||
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; margin: 5px;" | {|class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; margin: 5px;" | ||
!width="150pt" rowspan="3"|Fare Media | !width="150pt" rowspan="3"|Fare Media | ||
Line 136: | Line 131: | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Bus Routes== | ==Bus Routes== | ||
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; margin: 5px;" | {|class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; margin: 5px;" | ||
!colspan=6 width=500|Route Range | !colspan=6 width=500|Route Range | ||
|- | |- | ||
|width=100|[[ | |width=100|[[Halifax Transit Routes#Routes 01 to 29|01-29]] | ||
|width=100|[[ | |width=100|[[Halifax Transit Routes#Routes 30 to 39|30-39]] | ||
|width=100|[[ | |width=100|[[Halifax Transit Routes#Routes 40 to 49|40-49]] | ||
|width=100|[[ | |width=100|[[Halifax Transit Routes#Routes 50 to 79|50-79]] | ||
|width=100|[[ | |width=100|[[Halifax Transit Routes#Routes 80 to 90|80-89]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|width=166|[[ | |width=166|[[Halifax Transit Routes#MetroLink Routes|MetroLink]] | ||
|width=167|[[ | |width=167|[[Halifax Transit Routes#MetroX Routes|MetroX]] | ||
|width=167 colspan=3|[[ | |width=167 colspan=3|[[Halifax Transit Routes#Community Transit Routes|Community Transit]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Regular Service=== | ===Regular Service=== | ||
Halifax 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=== | ||
Halifax Transit operates 2 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 [[New Flyer Industries Limited|New Flyer Industries]] 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=== | ||
Halifax 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=== | ||
Halifax Transit operates a rural bus system, and was given the name of Community Routes. These routes are numbered in the 400 series. These community routes provide service to Beaver Bank, Porter Lake, East Preston and Sambro. All community routes are served by [[New Flyer Industries Limited|New Flyer Industries]] D30LF, except during busier times where [[New Flyer Industries Limited|New Flyer Industries]] D40LF's are used. The Samboro route is served by Glaval Bus Titans. | |||
===Access-A-Bus=== | ===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 | 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 accessible minibuses. | ||
==Ferry Routes== | ==Ferry Routes== | ||
Halifax Transit provides 2 ferry routes. Operating between Halifax (Halifax Ferry Terminal) and Dartmouth (Alderney Ferry Terminal) which operates daily using 2 ferries. The other route connects downtown Halifax and Woodside. The second routes operates Monday through Friday and operates using 2 ferries. | |||
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; margin: 5px;" | {|class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; margin: 5px;" | ||
!colspan=2 width=500|Route Range | !colspan=2 width=500|Route Range | ||
|- | |- | ||
|width=250|[[ | |width=250|[[Halifax Transit Routes#Ferry Routes|Dartmouth-Halifax]] | ||
|width=250|[[ | |width=250|[[Halifax Transit Routes#Ferry Routes|Woodside-Halifax]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
=Fleet Roster= | ==Bus Fleet Roster== | ||
==Active | ===Active Fleet=== | ||
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; margin: 5px;" | {|class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; margin: 5px;" | ||
!width=200|Thumbnail | !width=200|Thumbnail | ||
Line 189: | Line 183: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-507.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-507.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 505 to 507|505 to 507]] | ||
|1999 | |1999 | ||
| | |[[New Flyer Industries Limited|New Flyer Industries]] | ||
|D30LF | |D30LF | ||
|Cummins ISL | |Cummins ISL | ||
Line 199: | Line 193: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MX-525.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MX-525.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 516 to 525|516 to 525]] | ||
|2009 | |2009 | ||
|GM Glavel Bus | |GM Glavel Bus | ||
Line 210: | Line 204: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MX-528.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MX-528.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 526 to 534|526 to 534]] | ||
|2012 | |2012 | ||
|[[Nova Bus]] | |[[Nova Bus]] | ||
Line 221: | Line 215: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MX-536.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MX-536.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 535 to 540|535 to 540]] | ||
|2013 | |2013 | ||
|Frightliner Glavel Bus | |Frightliner Glavel Bus | ||
Line 231: | Line 225: | ||
*MetroX Livery. | *MetroX Livery. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 600|600]] | ||
|2005 | |2005 | ||
| | |[[New Flyer Industries Limited|New Flyer Industries]] | ||
|D40LF | |||
|Cummins ISL | |||
|Allison B400R | |||
| | |||
*Unit 600 was repainted into regular Halifax Transit Livery. | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
|[[Halifax Transit 601 to 619|601 to 619]] | |||
|2005 | |||
|[[New Flyer Industries Limited|New Flyer Industries]] | |||
|D40LF | |D40LF | ||
|Cummins ISL | |Cummins ISL | ||
Line 243: | Line 247: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-716.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-716.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 715 to 716|715 to 716]] | ||
|2009 | |2009 | ||
| | |[[New Flyer Industries Limited|New Flyer Industries]] | ||
|DE60LFR | |DE60LFR | ||
|Cummins ISL | |Cummins ISL | ||
Line 252: | Line 256: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-721.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-721.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 717 to 741|717 to 741]] | ||
|2010 | |2010 | ||
|[[Nova Bus]] | |[[Nova Bus]] | ||
Line 261: | Line 265: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-748.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-748.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 742 to 761|742 to 761]] | ||
|2012 | |2012 | ||
|[[Nova Bus]] | |[[Nova Bus]] | ||
Line 270: | Line 274: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-952.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-952.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 948 to 952|948 to 952]] | ||
|1990 | |1990 | ||
| | |[[Motor Coach Industries]] | ||
|TC40-102N Classic | |[[Motor Coach Industries TC40-102N|TC40-102N]] "[[Classic]]" | ||
|Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | |Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | ||
| | |Allison V731 | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-956.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-956.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 953 to 966|953 to 966]] | ||
|1994 | |1994 | ||
|[[Nova Bus]] | |[[Nova Bus]] | ||
|TC40-102N Classic | |[[Nova Bus TC40-102N|TC40-102N]] "[[Classic]]" | ||
|Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | |Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | ||
| | |Allison V731-D | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-971.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-971.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 967 to 974|967 to 974]] | ||
|1995 | |1995 | ||
|[[Nova Bus]] | |[[Nova Bus]] | ||
|TC40-102N Classic | |[[Nova Bus TC40-102N|TC40-102N]] "[[Classic]]" | ||
|Detroit Diesel Series 50 | |Detroit Diesel Series 50 | ||
|Allison B400R | |Allison B400R | ||
Line 297: | Line 301: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-984.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-984.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 975 to 985|975 to 985]] | ||
|1996 | |1996 | ||
|[[Nova Bus]] | |[[Nova Bus]] | ||
|TC40-102N Classic | |[[Nova Bus TC40-102N|TC40-102N]] "[[Classic]]" | ||
|Detroit Diesel Series 50 | |Detroit Diesel Series 50 | ||
|Allison B400R | |Allison B400R | ||
Line 307: | Line 311: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-993.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-993.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 986 to 996|986 to 996]] | ||
|1999 | |1999 | ||
|[[Nova Bus]] | |[[Nova Bus]] | ||
Line 316: | Line 320: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-1000.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-1000.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 997 to 1000|997 to 1000]] | ||
|2000 | |2000 | ||
|[[Nova Bus]] | |[[Nova Bus]] | ||
Line 325: | Line 329: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-1018.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-1018.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 1001 to 1032|1001 to 1032]] | ||
|2002 | |2002 | ||
| | |[[New Flyer Industries Limited|New Flyer Industries]] | ||
|D40LF | |D40LF | ||
|Cummins ISL | |Cummins ISL | ||
Line 334: | Line 338: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-1056.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-1056.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 1033 to 1060|1033 to 1060]] | ||
|2004 | |2004 | ||
| | |[[New Flyer Industries Limited|New Flyer Industries]] | ||
|D40LF | |D40LF | ||
|Cummins ISL | |Cummins ISL | ||
Line 343: | Line 347: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-1080.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-1080.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 1061 to 1082|1061 to 1082]] | ||
|2005 | |2005 | ||
| | |[[New Flyer Industries Limited|New Flyer Industries]] | ||
|D40LF | |D40LF | ||
|Cummins ISL | |Cummins ISL | ||
Line 352: | Line 356: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-1094.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-1094.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 1083 to 1107|1083 to 1107]] | ||
|2006 | |2006 | ||
| | |[[New Flyer Industries Limited|New Flyer Industries]] | ||
|D40LF | |D40LF | ||
|Cummins ISL | |Cummins ISL | ||
Line 361: | Line 365: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-1130.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-1130.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 1108 to 1131|1108 to 1131]] | ||
|2007 | |2007 | ||
| | |[[New Flyer Industries Limited|New Flyer Industries]] | ||
|D40LF | |D40LF | ||
|Cummins ISL | |Cummins ISL | ||
Line 370: | Line 374: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-1143.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-1143.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 1132 to 1153|1132 to 1153]] | ||
|2008 | |2008 | ||
| | |[[New Flyer Industries Limited|New Flyer Industries]] | ||
|D40LF | |D40LF | ||
|Cummins ISL | |Cummins ISL | ||
Line 379: | Line 383: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-1157.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-1157.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 1154 to 1159|1154 to 1159]] | ||
|2009 | |2009 | ||
| | |[[New Flyer Industries Limited|New Flyer Industries]] | ||
|D40LF | |D40LF | ||
|Cummins ISL | |Cummins ISL | ||
Line 388: | Line 392: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-1160.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-1160.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 1160 to 1161|1160 to 1161]] | ||
|2012 | |2012 | ||
|[[Nova Bus]] | |[[Nova Bus]] | ||
Line 397: | Line 401: | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[File:MT-1164.jpg|200px]] | |[[File:MT-1164.jpg|200px]] | ||
|[[ | |[[Halifax Transit 1162 to 1183|1162 to 1183]] | ||
|2013 | |2013 | ||
| | |[[New Flyer Industries Limited|New Flyer Industries]] | ||
|XD40 "Xcelsior" | |XD40 "Xcelsior" | ||
|Cummins ISL9 | |Cummins ISL9 | ||
Line 406: | Line 410: | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Retired Bus Fleet== | ===Retired Bus Fleet=== | ||
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; margin: 5px;" | {|class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; margin: 5px;" | ||
!width=200|Thumbnail | !width=200|Thumbnail | ||
Line 429: | Line 433: | ||
|[[Metro Transit 308|308]] | |[[Metro Transit 308|308]] | ||
|1985 | |1985 | ||
| | |[[Orion International|Orion Bus Industries]] | ||
|Orion 01.501 | |Orion 01.501 | ||
|Detroit Diesel 6V53N | |Detroit Diesel 6V53N | ||
Line 438: | Line 442: | ||
|[[Metro Transit 501 to 504|501 to 504]] | |[[Metro Transit 501 to 504|501 to 504]] | ||
|1981 | |1981 | ||
| | |[[Orion International|Orion Bus Industries]] | ||
|Orion 01.501 | |Orion 01.501 | ||
|Detroit Diesel 6V52N | |Detroit Diesel 6V52N | ||
Line 447: | Line 451: | ||
|[[Metro Transit 510 to 515|510 to 515]] | |[[Metro Transit 510 to 515|510 to 515]] | ||
|1981/1982 | |1981/1982 | ||
| | |[[General Motors Diesel Division]] | ||
|T6H-5307N New Look | |T6H-5307N "New Look" | ||
|Detroit Diesel 6V71N | |Detroit Diesel 6V71N | ||
|Allison V730 | |Allison V730 | ||
Line 456: | Line 460: | ||
|[[Metro Transit 700 to 710|700 to 710]] | |[[Metro Transit 700 to 710|700 to 710]] | ||
|1993 | |1993 | ||
| | |[[Motor Coach Industries]] | ||
|TC60-102N Classic | |TC60-102N "[Classic]]" | ||
|Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | |Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | ||
|Allison VR731 | |Allison VR731 | ||
Line 465: | Line 469: | ||
|[[Metro Transit 711 to 714|711 to 714]] | |[[Metro Transit 711 to 714|711 to 714]] | ||
|1993 | |1993 | ||
| | |[[Nova Bus]] | ||
|TC60-102N Classic | |TC60-102N "[[Classic]]" | ||
|Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | |Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | ||
|Allsion VR731 | |Allsion VR731 | ||
Line 475: | Line 479: | ||
|[[Metro Transit 857 to 869|857 to 869]] | |[[Metro Transit 857 to 869|857 to 869]] | ||
|1982 | |1982 | ||
| | |[[General Motors Diesel Division]] | ||
|T6H-5307N New Look | |T6H-5307N New Look | ||
|Detroit Diesel 6V71N | |Detroit Diesel 6V71N | ||
Line 484: | Line 488: | ||
|[[Metro Transit 870 to 881|870 to 881]] | |[[Metro Transit 870 to 881|870 to 881]] | ||
|1983 | |1983 | ||
| | |[[General Motors Diesel Division]] | ||
|TC40-102N Classic | |[[General Motors TC40-102N|TC40-102N]] "[[Classic]]" | ||
|Detroit Diesel 6V71N | |Detroit Diesel 6V71N | ||
|Allison V730 | |Allison V730 | ||
Line 493: | Line 497: | ||
|[[Metro Transit 882 to 895|882 to 895]] | |[[Metro Transit 882 to 895|882 to 895]] | ||
|1985 | |1985 | ||
| | |[[General Motors Diesel Division]] | ||
|TC40-102N Classic | |[[General Motors TC40-102N|TC40-102N]] "[[Classic]]" | ||
|Detroit Diesel 6V92 | |Detroit Diesel 6V92 | ||
|Allison V731 | |Allison V731 | ||
Line 502: | Line 506: | ||
|[[Metro Transit 896 to 910|896 to 910]] | |[[Metro Transit 896 to 910|896 to 910]] | ||
|1986 | |1986 | ||
| | |[[General Motors Diesel Division]] | ||
|TC40-102N Classic | |[[General Motors TC40-102N|TC40-102N]] "[[Classic]]" | ||
|Detroit Diesel 6V92 | |Detroit Diesel 6V92 | ||
|Allsion V730 | |Allsion V730 | ||
Line 511: | Line 515: | ||
|[[Metro Transit 911 to 920|911 to 920]] | |[[Metro Transit 911 to 920|911 to 920]] | ||
|1987 | |1987 | ||
| | |[[General Motors Diesel Division]] | ||
|TC40-102N Classic | |[[General Motors TC40-102N|TC40-102N]] "[[Classic]]" | ||
|Detroit Diesel 6V92 | |Detroit Diesel 6V92 | ||
|Allison V731 | |Allison V731 | ||
Line 520: | Line 524: | ||
|[[Metro Transit 921 to 928|921 to 928]] | |[[Metro Transit 921 to 928|921 to 928]] | ||
|1987 | |1987 | ||
| | |[[Motor Coach Industries]] | ||
|TC40-102N Classic | |[[Motor Coach Industries TC40-102N|TC40-102N]] "[[Classic]]" | ||
|Detroit Diesel 6V92 | |Detroit Diesel 6V92 | ||
|Allsion V730 | |Allsion V730 | ||
Line 529: | Line 533: | ||
|[[Metro Transit 929 to 940|929 to 940]] | |[[Metro Transit 929 to 940|929 to 940]] | ||
|1988 | |1988 | ||
| | |[[Motor Coach Industries]] | ||
|TC40-102N Classic | |[[Motor Coach Industries TC40-102N|TC40-102N]] "[[Classic]]" | ||
|Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | |Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | ||
|Allsion V730 | |Allsion V730 | ||
Line 538: | Line 542: | ||
|[[Metro Transit 941 to 947|941 to 947]] | |[[Metro Transit 941 to 947|941 to 947]] | ||
|1989 | |1989 | ||
| | |[[Motor Coach Industries]] | ||
|TC40-102N Classic | |[[Motor Coach Industries TC40-102N|TC40-102N]] "[[Classic]]" | ||
|Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | |Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | ||
|Allsion V731 | |Allsion V731 | ||
Line 545: | Line 549: | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Active | ==Ferry Fleet Roster== | ||
===Active Fleet=== | |||
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; margin: 5px;" | {|class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; margin: 5px;" | ||
!width=200|Thumbnail | !width=200|Thumbnail | ||
Line 577: | Line 582: | ||
|Caterpillar Model 3306 (X2) | |Caterpillar Model 3306 (X2) | ||
|Voith-Schneider 12E/75 (X2) | |Voith-Schneider 12E/75 (X2) | ||
| | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
|'''Christopher Stannix''' | |||
|2014 | |||
|A.F. Theriault & Son Ltd.<br>Meteghan River, Nova Scotia | |||
|Caterpillar C12 (X2) | |||
|Voith-Schneider 12R4/EC 75-1 (X2) | |||
| | | | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Retired | ===Retired Fleet=== | ||
{|class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; margin: 5px;" | {|class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; margin: 5px;" | ||
!width=200|Thumbnail | !width=200|Thumbnail | ||
Line 614: | Line 627: | ||
!width="250pt"|Notes | !width="250pt"|Notes | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''[[ | |'''[[Halifax Transit: Burnside Transit Centre|Burnside Transit Centre]]''' | ||
|200 Ilsley Avenue<br>Burnside Instrial Park, Dartmouth | |200 Ilsley Avenue<br>Burnside Instrial Park, Dartmouth | ||
| | | | ||
Line 626: | Line 639: | ||
*Location of the dispatch Centre and Administrative offices. | *Location of the dispatch Centre and Administrative offices. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''[[ | |'''[[Halifax Transit: Ragged Lake Transit Centre|Ragged Lake Transit Centre]]''' | ||
|Prospect Road<br>Ragged Lake Business Park, Halifax | |Prospect Road<br>Ragged Lake Business Park, Halifax | ||
| | | | ||
Line 640: | Line 653: | ||
*Opened in August 2010 | *Opened in August 2010 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|'''[[ | |'''[[Halifax Transit: Thornhill Transit Centre|Thornhill Centre]]''' | ||
|Thornhill Drive<br>Burnside Instrial Park, Dartmouth | |Thornhill Drive<br>Burnside Instrial Park, Dartmouth | ||
| | | | ||
Line 647: | Line 660: | ||
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Bus Paratransit Ferry |
Number of lines |
45 Regular Routes 10 Express Routes 2 MetroLink Routes 3 Community Routes 2 Harbour Ferries 3 MetroX Routes |
Daily ridership | 50,000(2008) |
Chief executive | Eddie Robar |
Headquarters |
200 Ilsley Avenue Dartmouth, Nova Scotia |
Website | http://www.halifax.ca/transit/ |
Operation | |
Began operation | January 1st, 1979 |
Operator(s) | City of Halifax |
Number of vehicles | 315 |
Halifax Transit is the largest public transport agency operating buses and ferries in Halifax, Dartmouth and the surrounding suburbs.
History
Halifax Transit was created in 1979 under the name Metro Transit by merging 2 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.
In 2014, Metro Transit was renamed to Halifax Transit.
Fare Structure
2014 Fare Structure
Regular Service
Fare Media | Ticket Type | Validity Period | Regular Fare | Reduced Fare | ||
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5-15 years 65+ years |
Student | |||||
Regular Cash | 1 ticket | 90 minutes | 2.50 $ | 1.75 $ | 2.50 $ | |
10 Tickets | Each Ticket: 90 minutes |
20.00 $ | 14.50 $ | $20.00 $ | ||
MetroCard | Monthly Pass | 1 Calander Month | 78.00 $ | 58.00 $ | 70.00 $ |
MetroLink Service
Fare Media | Ticket Type | Validity Period | Regular Fare | Reduced Fare | Notes | ||
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5-15 years 65+ years |
Student | ||||||
With ticket, MetroPass, UPass or transfer | |||||||
Regular Cash | 1 ticket | 90 minutes | 3.00 $ | 2.25 $ | 3.00 $ | ||
Add 0.50 $ | |||||||
MetroLink Pass | Monthly Pass | 1 Calander Month | 94.50 $ | N/A |
MetroX Service
Fare Media | Ticket Type | Validity Period | Regular Fare | Reduced Fare | Notes | ||
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5-15 years 65+ years |
Student | ||||||
With ticket, MetroPass, UPass or transfer | With MetroLink pass or transfer | ||||||
Regular Cash | 1 ticket | 90 minutes | 3.50 $ | 2.75 $ | 3.50 $ | ||
Add 1.00 $ | Add 0.50 $ | ||||||
MetroLink Pass | Monthly Pass | 1 Calander Month | 111.00 $ | N/A |
Bus Routes
Route Range | |||||
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01-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-79 | 80-89 | |
MetroLink | MetroX | Community Transit |
Regular Service
Halifax 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
Halifax Transit operates 2 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 New Flyer Industries D40LF buses. The buses assigned to this route feature a distinctive livery and feature transit priority measures to speed up service.
MetroX Rural Express
Halifax 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
Halifax Transit operates a rural bus system, and was given the name of Community Routes. These routes are numbered in the 400 series. These community routes provide service to Beaver Bank, Porter Lake, East Preston and Sambro. All community routes are served by New Flyer Industries D30LF, except during busier times where New Flyer Industries D40LF's are used. The Samboro route is served by Glaval Bus Titans.
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 accessible minibuses.
Ferry Routes
Halifax Transit provides 2 ferry routes. Operating between Halifax (Halifax Ferry Terminal) and Dartmouth (Alderney Ferry Terminal) which operates daily using 2 ferries. The other route connects downtown Halifax and Woodside. The second routes operates Monday through Friday and operates using 2 ferries.
Route Range | |
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Dartmouth-Halifax | Woodside-Halifax |
Bus Fleet Roster
Active Fleet
Thumbnail | Fleet number range | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Remarks |
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505 to 507 | 1999 | New Flyer Industries | D30LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B300R |
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516 to 525 | 2009 | GM Glavel Bus | Titan | GM Duramax 6.6L | Allison 2200 |
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526 to 534 | 2012 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins ISL9 | ZF 6AP1400B |
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535 to 540 | 2013 | Frightliner Glavel Bus | Legacy | Cummins ISB | Allison 2200 |
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600 | 2005 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R |
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601 to 619 | 2005 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R |
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715 to 716 | 2009 | New Flyer Industries | DE60LFR | Cummins ISL | Allison EP 50 Hybrid System | ||
717 to 741 | 2010 | Nova Bus | LFS Artic | Cummins ISL9 | ZF 6AP1700B | ||
742 to 761 | 2012 | Nova Bus | LFS Artic | Cummins ISL9 | ZF 6AP1700B | ||
948 to 952 | 1990 | Motor Coach Industries | TC40-102N "Classic" | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731 | ||
953 to 966 | 1994 | Nova Bus | TC40-102N "Classic" | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison V731-D | ||
967 to 974 | 1995 | Nova Bus | TC40-102N "Classic" | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R | ||
975 to 985 | 1996 | Nova Bus | TC40-102N "Classic" | Detroit Diesel Series 50 | Allison B400R |
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986 to 996 | 1999 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins ISC | Allison B400R | ||
997 to 1000 | 2000 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins ISC | Allison B400R | ||
1001 to 1032 | 2002 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | ||
1033 to 1060 | 2004 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | ||
1061 to 1082 | 2005 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | ||
1083 to 1107 | 2006 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | ||
1108 to 1131 | 2007 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | ||
1132 to 1153 | 2008 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | ||
1154 to 1159 | 2009 | New Flyer Industries | D40LF | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | ||
1160 to 1161 | 2012 | Nova Bus | LFS | Cummins ISL9 | ZF 6AP1400B | ||
1162 to 1183 | 2013 | New Flyer Industries | XD40 "Xcelsior" | Cummins ISL9 | Allison B400R |
Retired Bus Fleet
Thumbnail | Fleet number range | Year | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Remarks |
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201 to 212 | 1984 | SAAB-Scania | CN112A | ||||
308 | 1985 | Orion Bus Industries | Orion 01.501 | Detroit Diesel 6V53N | Allison MT643 | ||
501 to 504 | 1981 | Orion Bus Industries | Orion 01.501 | Detroit Diesel 6V52N | Allison MT643 | ||
510 to 515 | 1981/1982 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N "New Look" | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | ||
700 to 710 | 1993 | Motor Coach Industries | TC60-102N "[Classic]]" | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison VR731 | ||
711 to 714 | 1993 | Nova Bus | TC60-102N "Classic" | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allsion VR731 |
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857 to 869 | 1982 | General Motors Diesel Division | T6H-5307N New Look | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | ||
870 to 881 | 1983 | General Motors Diesel Division | TC40-102N "Classic" | Detroit Diesel 6V71N | Allison V730 | ||
882 to 895 | 1985 | General Motors Diesel Division | TC40-102N "Classic" | Detroit Diesel 6V92 | Allison V731 | ||
896 to 910 | 1986 | General Motors Diesel Division | TC40-102N "Classic" | Detroit Diesel 6V92 | Allsion V730 | ||
911 to 920 | 1987 | General Motors Diesel Division | TC40-102N "Classic" | Detroit Diesel 6V92 | Allison V731 | ||
921 to 928 | 1987 | Motor Coach Industries | TC40-102N "Classic" | Detroit Diesel 6V92 | Allsion V730 | ||
929 to 940 | 1988 | Motor Coach Industries | TC40-102N "Classic" | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allsion V730 | ||
941 to 947 | 1989 | Motor Coach Industries | TC40-102N "Classic" | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allsion V731 |
Ferry Fleet Roster
Active Fleet
Retired Fleet
Thumbnail | Name | Year | Manufacturer | Engine | Propellers | Remarks |
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Dartmouth II | 1956 | |||||
Halifax II | 1956 |
Garages
Name | Location | Type of Vehicules | Notes |
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Burnside Transit Centre | 200 Ilsley Avenue Burnside Instrial Park, Dartmouth |
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Ragged Lake Transit Centre | Prospect Road Ragged Lake Business Park, Halifax |
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Thornhill Centre | Thornhill Drive Burnside Instrial Park, Dartmouth |
Closed in August 2010. |
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