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Announcements and Guidelines / Adding an diesel fleet count t...

Last post by Cutepattern1098 - Today at 09:24:11 AM

Considering long term TC wants to eliminate diesel buses entirety form the fleet it might make sense to have a counter that operates similarly to the Electric and CNG that already exist.

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Fleet / Re: TC and the Volvo B5RLEH

Last post by Cutepattern1098 - Today at 09:20:34 AM

The trial seemed to be to see if the hybrid or electric buses could do the task. It probably turned out that both could. So the question became why settle for hybrid if the less complex electric is also capable? Additionally, from an environmental viewpoint, the fully electric would be much more desirable.

As to 712's ride, I don't recall having any exceptional negative impressions after 4 rides. It seemed quite usual to me at the time.

I drive Volvos at CDC and they seem to ride well and compared to Scania's have a much quieter engine. In addition I do appreciate the peace of mind of the auxiliary "Broms" Brake which other manufacturers do not implement. It pops out and stops you if you try to drive without enough air in the system.

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Fleet / Re: TC and the Volvo B5RLEH

Last post by Cutepattern1098 - Today at 09:17:34 AM

I would assume it was due to electrics being more eco friendly and being a more future proof option. It's also worth noting in 2020 the ACT committed to a zero emissions bus fleet by 2040, which wouldn't have included hybrids. I never rode 712, but I did ride 710. All I remember was how rattly it was, and the differences compared to a diesel bus at the time.

Then again TC could have had diesel buses (apart form the attics) that arrived after 2017 to be Hybrid electric, either form Volvo or even Scania (to maintain fleet commonality.)

#4

General Discussion / Re: MyWay+ implementation

Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - Yesterday at 10:09:27 PM

has anyone tried to link their concession details to their MyWay+ account?

Not yet, I still don't have one xD

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General Discussion / Re: MyWay+ implementation

Last post by triumph - Yesterday at 07:03:01 PM

Out of curiosity, has anyone tried to link their concession details to their MyWay+ account?

All I had to do was say I have a concession card without providing evidence of said concession. Whilst letting me order a new travel card at the discounted rate. Same went saying I was a Senior concession. Getting the card for $0.

You do have to have your concession cards (pensioner, etc) with you to produce on demand to verify the claimed entitlements.
If caught there are all sorts of possible ramifications including offences such as fraud, the normal penalties, and owing a large debt for previous fraudulent travel.
Unlike a photo driver licence, I don't think a MyWay+ card can be used to prove any status to 3rd parties.

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General Discussion / Re: MyWay+ implementation

Last post by Bus 400 - Yesterday at 03:26:57 PM

Out of curiosity, has anyone tried to link their concession details to their MyWay+ account?

All I had to do was say I have a concession card without providing evidence of said concession. Whilst letting me order a new travel card at the discounted rate. Same went saying I was a Senior concession. Getting the card for $0.

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#7

Photo of the Month / Photo of the Year - Round 1

Last post by Barry Drive - December 08, 2024, 01:10:17 PM

As the end of year is quickly approaching, it's time for the annual Photo of the Year vote-off.

There will be 20 photos in total, representing all monthly winners and runners-up. Each round has a mix of winners and runnners-up. From each round, the top 3 photos will advance to the final round.

The website http://random.org has been used to assist in choosing the order in which the photos are presented.
Here are the first seven photos:


1. Bus 430


2. Bus 732


3. Bus 980


4. Tram 003


5. ex-Bus 717


6. Bus 963


7. Bus 813

#8

General Discussion / Re: MyWay+ implementation

Last post by L94UBbusfan - December 07, 2024, 07:49:19 PM

Transport Canberra have stated that buses due to be replaced "in the coming months" will not have MyWay+ installed. But there's been no explanation of how many months.

Previous statements have suggested 15 more CNG Scanias will be retired by 30 June 2025. So it should be safe to assume the CNG MANs will be fitted.

The Irisbuses I'm not sure about. Does their expected remaining life of 6-12 months make it worthwhile?

This also leads me to wonder whether some CNG Scanias which aren't meant to be withdrawn until late 2025/early 2026 will be fitted with MyWay+. When I went on 318 on Wednesday there was a sign on the driver door saying "This bus will soon be replaced by a battery electric bus" so it seems unlikely that any Irisbuses will be fitted with MyWay+.

#9

General Discussion / Re: MyWay+ implementation

Last post by Barry Drive - December 07, 2024, 09:43:55 AM

Also, do/will the MAN CNGs have MyWay+ fitted, or are they set to be retired once more Yutongs arrive?

Transport Canberra have stated that buses due to be replaced "in the coming months" will not have MyWay+ installed. But there's been no explanation of how many months.

Previous statements have suggested 15 more CNG Scanias will be retired by 30 June 2025. So it should be safe to assume the CNG MANs will be fitted.

The Irisbuses I'm not sure about. Does their expected remaining life of 6-12 months make it worthwhile?

#10

General Discussion / Re: MyWay+ implementation

Last post by L94UBbusfan - December 06, 2024, 06:34:45 PM

I went to try MyWay+ again yesterday, and ended up getting 2 buses without it, oh well. In terms of the hardware installation, I believe all Bustechs (except for 722-734) are now fitted with MyWay+, leaving just the Volgren standards (the artics seem to have it), Element 2s and some Yutongs (I think) which still need to be fitted out, since the L94s and Irises won't get it.

Also, do/will the MAN CNGs have MyWay+ fitted, or are they set to be retired once more Yutongs arrive?