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#21

Fleet / Re: Renaults a go go: the fina...

Last post by triumph - May 10, 2024, 12:22:36 AM

There are two new Yutongs fitted only with the new ticketing system.

As has been announced, these will be used in regular service, and there will be 4 in total.

So that's potentially 4 more Renaults to be withdrawn shortly.

It is becoming more and more confusing and contradictory. Charging capability was said not to be enough for the new Yutongs. Does that imply they will be using Belconnen facilities and consequently the Elements are a long way from service? If the withdrawal of gas buses can be covered, how come the Renaults were not gone sooner? At present it seems to strictly be each time a new bus is about in service. Gas buses had new floors not long before gas cylinder expiry (are any still away? Has 693 been returned from major repair? If there were updates, I have missed them. (Many contradictions and/or incorrect assumptions - for example is it actually factual that the gas buses are permanently withdrawn?
Out of all this, it does appear that either forward planning is severely disrupted by external factors or some last minute panics might be happening (or both?).

#22

General Discussion / Re: MyWay+ implementation

Last post by L94UBbusfan - May 09, 2024, 07:15:28 PM

I'm not 100% sure, but I would guess 814 and 815 when they are delivered. Could also be 2 of the new Scanias.

#23

General Discussion / Re: MyWay+ implementation

Last post by triumph - May 09, 2024, 06:41:48 PM

From images 812 and 813 are two of the planned four MyWay+ demo buses. Wonder which are the other two?

#24

General Discussion / Re: MyWay+ implementation

Last post by Barry Drive - May 09, 2024, 05:00:11 PM

Have a look at this tweet:

PTCBR checked out the new MyWay+ hardware today!

1. Ticketing is very responsive
2. Two validators on all bus back doors
3. Stored value cards will be available from a larger variety of outlets incl Coles and Woolworths
4. Software can predict delays and traffic congestion pic.twitter.com/os6HflVhEn

— PTCBR - Public Transport Association of Canberra (@PT_CBR) May 9, 2024

* notes (1): 2 readers at rear doors only applies to artics and 722-751 and 800 onwards (excluding Renaults)
(2) MyWay+ cards are not "stored value" cards

#25

Fleet / Re: Renaults a go go: the fina...

Last post by L94UBbusfan - May 09, 2024, 04:37:22 PM

This should mean (since the new Yutongs are based at Tuggeranong) that the final 3 Tuggeranong Renaults will be withdrawn once they enter service. There is an extremely slim chance they will be kept due to L94 withdrawals, but I very highly doubt. All depends on fleet availability.

#26

General Discussion / Re: MyWay+ implementation

Last post by L94UBbusfan - May 09, 2024, 04:31:43 PM

I would LOVE to see more photos!!! I wish I could have been there to see it in person, but I'll probably find it on my travels at some point, especially when I go on my enthusiast bus trip.

#27

Fleet / Re: Renaults a go go: the fina...

Last post by Barry Drive - May 09, 2024, 01:47:19 PM

There are two new Yutongs fitted only with the new ticketing system.

As has been announced, these will be used in regular service, and there will be 4 in total.

So that's potentially 4 more Renaults to be withdrawn shortly.

#28

General Discussion / Re: MyWay+ implementation

Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - May 09, 2024, 12:56:05 PM

Can't believe I actually made it for once, it's been so long since I unintentionally arrived for one of these - no, I didn't know it was on, I usually find out the day after. Was just heading to ANU, and voila.

I happened to arrive just as the rain started pouring, so I took the opportunity to get a few rare rain photos without obstructions (excluding light poles)



I'll upload more photos when I get home tonight. Not sure if I've mentioned it before, but my current camera is no where near the quality of my previous, so if the photos look a little blurry it's not you.

#29

General Discussion / Re: MyWay+ implementation

Last post by Barry Drive - May 09, 2024, 12:17:27 PM

Two demonstration buses should have been unveiled today (812 & 813).

Here I was thinking that they would be able to remove all old equipment and install new equipment in two weeks. Instead they're planning for 6 - 8 weeks (October and November) for the system implementation. I was correct in assuming that no fares would be collected during the change-over period.

More details in the Minister's media release.

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#30

The Playground / Re: What PT did you get today?...

Last post by triumph - May 08, 2024, 07:14:51 PM

1/5/24
552 (R3)
499 (57)
704 (57)
641 (54)
553 (54)
544 (R3)

Today
703 (R3)
720 (R5)
333 (57)
560 (57)
804 (R5)
002 (R1)
539 (R8)
731 (R2)
951 (44)
417 (R3)