InfoBus
Last updated July 1st, 2003 |
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Remember the InfoBus? It was a GMDD TDH-5303 (serial C075, originally numbered 3315) that the TTC had renumbered 0015, removed the seats, blanked off the passenger windows and turned into a mobile exhibit hall and information office. It was often used at the C.N.E., rapid transit openings and open houses. Later on (and uniquely for a Toronto bus), a small, auxiliary sign-box was added on the curb side of the front dash where regular TTC buses normally display their run number. Below are the exposures on its destination signs:
Destination Sign |
Toronto Transit | | the Better Way |
Info Bus |
No Stops |
Welcome Aboard |
Not In Service |
615 Express |
see sign below |
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Dash Sign |
The Better Way |
Welcome Aboard |
Have A Nice Day |
Express |
Not Run 16 |
No Stops |
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Other non-revenue buses that the TTC has operated are
117 | GMC TDH-4507 s/n 2553 | Hoist test vehicle; ex 1171. Remained in regular service colours with only the final "1" painted out. Seats removed when converted and ballasted with sand, concrete and scrap metal. Retired in 1982. |
266 | MCI MC-8 s/n S11296 | Transit Trainer mobile classroom; ex GCL 2266, 1986. Painted white with a red stripe. |
571 | GMC PD-4104 s/n 2216 | Transit Trainer mobile classroom; ex GCL 1820. Painted maroon (upper) and white (lower), separated by a wide cream stripe running from the top front to bottom rear, and displaying both TTC and GCL emblems. |
792 | Ford 72T | Display only, owned by OERHA; originally Kitchener Transit 20. |
920 | GMC TDH-5301 s/n 598 | Hoist test vehicle; ex 2920. Seats removed, rear doors sealed and water ballast tank installed when converted in 1982. Painted red and cream. |