Nova Bus

Nova Bus Almost Loses Wheel

August 29th, 2007

As some people know, I've been interested in the new fleet of Nova Buses purchased by TransLink, which have an unusual single seat behind the driver and seats in the back that face backwards. I like the wide entrance at the front, but most drivers seem to only open one of the doors, negating the advantage. I've read somewhere that drivers prefer how the Nova Bus handles compared to New Flyers (and I read in that same piece that it's especially true of icy conditions, but they've only recently come into service, and cold weather doesn't start for a few months). Today comes news that one of the wheels came loose and almost came off while near Broadway and Kensington in Burnaby. This was likely during the 134 route between Brentwood and Lougheed malls, as that's the only route that takes those streets.

Wide Door on a Nova Bus Opens

Wide Door on a Nova Bus Opens

The door on the right also opens, but drivers usually don't.

The Throne Seat on a Nova Bus

The Throne Seat on a Nova Bus

Directly behind the driver. I feel silly sitting on it. Which is why I sit on it when it's available!

Nova Bus' Behind

Nova Bus' Behind

Seats all the way to the back, but not on the left side.

Nova Bus Heading East on Hastings in Burnaby

Nova Bus Heading East on Hastings in Burnaby

Almost missed the clean shot with my cameraphone. This bus is operating as the 123 New Westminster Station. Until today I only saw it operating as the 129 Edmonds Station/Metrotown Station.

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