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The Playground / Re: What PT did you get today?...
Last post by L94UBbusfan - Yesterday at 07:41:23 PM662 (23) - no MyWay+
318 (25) - I'm not the biggest fan of the Irisbuses but 318 was nice, also no MyWay+
318 (25) - I'm not the biggest fan of the Irisbuses but 318 was nice, also no MyWay+
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Fleet / Re: 94 new Battery Electric Bu...
Last post by Snorzac - Yesterday at 12:27:59 PM⚠️ off topic reply has been deleted ⚠️
#3
General Discussion / Re: MyWay+ implementation
Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - Yesterday at 09:00:01 AMStill pretty disgusting how they're letting that many buses go without regardless of how long they're not sticking around for.
If they really wanted this system to be a 'plus' they should allow those users (pension/senior/disability card holders etc) who are basically already riding for free, actually ride for free if they want it. Screw the cards, flash the relevant card at the driver and go sit down (obviously this wouldn't work during peak periods for some). Another plus would be linking to CDC Canberra, but that's never gonna happen with this government...
If they really wanted this system to be a 'plus' they should allow those users (pension/senior/disability card holders etc) who are basically already riding for free, actually ride for free if they want it. Screw the cards, flash the relevant card at the driver and go sit down (obviously this wouldn't work during peak periods for some). Another plus would be linking to CDC Canberra, but that's never gonna happen with this government...
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General Discussion / Re: MyWay+ implementation
Last post by Barry Drive - Yesterday at 07:35:44 AMQuote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 04, 2024, 10:20:53 PMKinda off topic, but if and when the 3rd-party tracking recommences, will the 20% of buses not having the new stuff be visible too?We've been over this. There is no capability for a third-party app to track buses if said buses don't have tracking equipment active.
While NXTBUS is still displaying route information inside, the 3G signal has been switched off, so it can't be used.
And as discussed over 10 years ago, there is no other method to match a bus's location with the route it's operating.
One last thing: it will be less than 80% of the current fleet as they're not counting the buses due to be withdrawn in the next 6 (or 12) months. However, the new system is believed to be able to mark a trip as being cancelled in real-time, like the tram does. (Disclaimer: this has yet to be confirmed.)
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Fleet / Re: 94 new Battery Electric Bu...
Last post by triumph - Yesterday at 12:53:50 AMQuote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on December 04, 2024, 10:20:53 PMWoah, saw 829 closely followed by 830 this evening. Had no idea we were up to those numbers already. Still not bothered by the numbers like I thought I would be, will have to see once we get back to the 900s.
Kinda off topic, but if and when the 3rd-party tracking recommences, will the 20% of buses not having the new stuff be visible too?
A regular perusal o Fleet Wiki headlines and monthly changes will help you keep up to date.
I wouldn't be holding my breath re 3rd party tracking of the buses not outfitted for MyWay+. I suspect those parties would have to operate two parallel systems (and be unwilling to do so) to cover both MyWay+ functionality, and, if available, the outmoded MyWay functionality.
It might be noted that, for OH&S reasons and duress alarm response, the MyWay functions (at least those relevant) probably need to remain available whilst unequipped buses remain in service.
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Fleet / Re: 94 new Battery Electric Bu...
Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - December 04, 2024, 10:20:53 PMWoah, saw 829 closely followed by 830 this evening. Had no idea we were up to those numbers already. Still not bothered by the numbers like I thought I would be, will have to see once we get back to the 900s.
Kinda off topic, but if and when the 3rd-party tracking recommences, will the 20% of buses not having the new stuff be visible too?
Kinda off topic, but if and when the 3rd-party tracking recommences, will the 20% of buses not having the new stuff be visible too?
#7
Fleet / Re: Gas to go
Last post by L94UBbusfan - December 02, 2024, 08:11:42 PMLooks like they've gotten 359 
. That's a real shame, it was a really good one to ride on, definitely one of the better TC L94s. Surprised yet another one from the 35* is gone while some of the 32*s are still around.
EDIT: False alarm, 359 hasn't been withdrawn (yet), yippee!!!!
. That's a real shame, it was a really good one to ride on, definitely one of the better TC L94s. Surprised yet another one from the 35* is gone while some of the 32*s are still around. EDIT: False alarm, 359 hasn't been withdrawn (yet), yippee!!!!
#8
Photo of the Month / Re: December 2024 - voting und...
Last post by Barry Drive - December 02, 2024, 07:36:58 AMVoting options are enabled. Closes Thursday morning.
#9
General Discussion / Re: MyWay+ implementation
Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - December 02, 2024, 01:11:45 AMHaven't had an opportunity to use my detailed excuse yet, hopefully some day I can because I've been rehearsing it 
Was in Woden again today to try to maybe get a card from the one newsagent there that actually has them, but nope, they were closed when I got there. Sigh.
Was in Woden again today to try to maybe get a card from the one newsagent there that actually has them, but nope, they were closed when I got there. Sigh.
#10
Fleet / Re: 94 new Battery Electric Bu...
Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - December 02, 2024, 01:09:02 AMBruh it was a joke