For The Transit Fans: Company Profile: Edmonton Transit System
Providing Transportation services for the City of Edmonton, the Edmonton Transit System incorporates both bus and light rail networks to form an integrated transit network transporting around 400,000 people a day.
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Edmonton Transit System New Flyer Xcelsior XD40
Type: Public, Owned and Operated by the City of Edmonton
Fleet Size: 969 Low Floor Buses, 94 Light Rail Vehicles
Routes: 209 Regular Bus Routes, 5 Night Bus Routes, 2 Light Rail Lines
Manufacturer and Powerplant: The Edmonton Transit System is unique in that its fleet is predominantly Diesel powered and plans to switch to alternative fuels have been shelved as a cost cutting measure. The System previously hosted a trolleybus network but it was dismantled in 2009 to reduce the $35 Million deficit facing the city. The Edmonton Transit System procures domestically from Canada's heavy vehicle manufacturers New Flyer and Orion. Only a few CNGs and Diesel Electric Hybrids are in service. Several BYD K9 Electric Buses are in service as a pilot to see if the public would be receptive to them.
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Edmonton Transit System New Flyer D40LFR
Fare Collection: Currently there is no Contactless Card Payment System in the City of Edmonton. The City Council approved to create one called SmartFare expected to be ready by 2019.
Livery: Edmonton Transit System buses host a Cerulean and Gray paint scheme shared with its light rail vehicles which also host a white backdrop. The System does sell the sides of its vehicles for advertising space.
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Edmonton Transit System New Flyer Xcelsior XD40
Innovations: Like many transit networks in Canada the Edmonton Transit System is renowned for its emphasis on safe driving in adverse weather conditions. Extensive training for snow driving and safe vehicle control are hallmarks of its service.
Edmonton Transit System New Flyer Xcelsior
Edmonton Transit System D40LF
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