Hinton Transit
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| Founded | June 2007. Fully Implemented June 16th 2009 |
|---|---|
| Service area | Hinton, Alberta |
| Service type | bus service |
| Routes | 1 |
| Stops | 42 Stops |
| Operator | First Canada[1] |
| Website | Hinton Transit System |
Hinton Transit is the public transportation service in the town of Hinton in Alberta, Canada, located approximately 284 kilometres (176 mi) west of Edmonton along Highway 16. Bus service operates on Monday to Wednesday from 8:00am to 8:00pm, Thursday to Friday from 8:00am to 9:00pm and on Saturday from 8:00am to 7:00pm. No service is provided on Sundays or Statutory Holidays.
History[]
A contract was awarded for an initial 18-month trial period beginning in June, 2007.[2] The pilot project proved to be more successful than expected, and the town council approved the creation of a permanent transit system at its meeting on June 16, 2009.[3] The contractor Cardinal Coach Lines which has since been acquired by First Canada, is responsible for providing the vehicles, drivers and maintenance.
Roster[]
In total Hinton Transit has operated 7 buses in its 14 year history. In 2021 Hinton Transit began operating its first accessible buses in the form of a pair of 2009 GMC Savanna G3500 Girardin G5s.
| Fleet Number | Thumbnail | Year | Manufacture | Model | Engine | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3025-3026 | 2007 | Ford/Girardin | E-450/G5 | Ford Power Stroke 6.0L | Retired | ||
| 121679-121680 | 2012 | Chevrolet/Corbeil | Express G3500/NexBus | GM Vortec 6.0L | Stored | 121679 Retired due to transmission failure. 121680 is now a backup bus for 4421/7366 | |
| 6234 | 
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2009 | Ford/Diamond | E-450/VIP 2500 | Ford Triton 5.4L | Retired | Entered service after 121679's transmission failed as a permanent replacement. Retired in February 2021 due to mechanical issues |
| 4421,7366 | 
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2009 | GMC/Girardin | Savanna G3500/G5 | Duramax LMM 6.6L | Active | 4421 was the first unit to go into service on June 9th 2021
7366 entered service on June 11th 2021 |
References[]
- ^ "Hinton Transit System Route". Town of Hinton. January 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
- ^ Wyatt, David. "Transit History of Alberta Communities". umanitoba.ca. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
- ^ "Regular Meeting of Council" (PDF). Town of Hinton. 16 June 2009. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
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