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| Parent | TransLink |
|---|---|
| Founded | April 1, 1999 |
| Headquarters | 700 – 287 Nelson's Court New Westminster, BC |
| Service area | Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Service type | Transit bus, express bus, trolley bus, express coach, shuttle bus, passenger ferry |
| Routes |
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| Hubs | 6 transit centres |
| Fleet |
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| Daily ridership | 730,000[2] |
| Chief executive | Michael McDaniel (president & general manager)[3] |
| Website | coastmountainbus.com |
Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) is the contract operator for bus transit services in Metro Vancouver and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority, known locally as TransLink, the entity responsible for public transit in the region. The buses form part of the integrated transit network of the Lower Mainland.
History
The Coast Mountain Bus Company was created on April 1, 1999, concurrent with the implementation of TransLink. Bus service in Metro Vancouver was formerly provided by BC Transit, the provincial government crown corporation that operates transit outside of Metro Vancouver.
Services
Coast Mountain Bus Company operates the buses throughout Greater Vancouver, except for some routes in West Vancouver, which are run by its own municipal transit system. One contract operator provides select Community Shuttle service, and another contract operator provides HandyDART services:
- 220 bus routes in total
This includes:
- Regular transit service
- School specials
- Express coach service to/from suburban municipalities
- Trolley bus service – 13 routes primarily in the City of Vancouver
- NightBus – special late-night routes that generally start service at approximately 1 am
- B-Line express bus (1 route)
- RapidBus express bus (6 routes)
- Community shuttles – routes operating minibuses that connect to the larger ones
- SeaBus – passenger ferry across the Burrard Inlet
The regional transit network including bus routes, service levels and fares are set by TransLink.
B-Line
B-Lines are a type of express bus route with bus rapid transit elements using mostly 60-foot (18 m) low-floor articulated buses. All B-Line routes currently in operation feature all-door boarding as of January 1, 2018[update].[4]
One route is currently in operation:
- 99 B-Line: Broadway between UBC Exchange and Commercial–Broadway station, via Broadway–City Hall station
Four routes no longer operate:
- 95 B-Line: Waterfront station to Simon Fraser University's Burnaby campus. This service was rebranded as the R5 Hastings St RapidBus.
- 96 B-Line: From Newton Exchange to Guildford Mall. This service was rebranded as the R1 King George Blvd RapidBus.
- 97 B-Line: From Coquitlam Central station to Lougheed Town Centre station. It was replaced by the Millennium Line's Evergreen Extension.
- 98 B-Line: Granville Street and No. 3 Road between Burrard station and Richmond Centre. It was replaced by the Canada Line.
RapidBus
On January 6, 2020, two of the existing B-Line routes (the 95 and the 96) were rebranded as RapidBus routes (routes R5 and R1 respectively), and the following routes began service:[5]
- R3 Lougheed Hwy: Lougheed Highway between Coquitlam Central station in Coquitlam and Haney Place Exchange in Maple Ridge. It complements the existing 701 route servicing local stops.
- R4 41st Ave: 41st Avenue between UBC Exchange and Joyce–Collingwood station, entirely within Vancouver. It replaced the 43 Express.
A fifth RapidBus was introduced on April 6, 2020:[6]
- R2 Marine Dr: Marine Drive, 3rd Street and Main Street between Park Royal Exchange in West Vancouver and Phibbs Exchange in North Vancouver, replacing the 239.
On January 2, 2024, a sixth RapidBus was added:
- R6 Scott Rd: Scott Road station to Newton Exchange within Surrey[7]
Fare Paid Zones
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A Fare Paid Zone is a clearly marked territory on which passengers must have valid proof of payment and present it for inspection upon request of a transit employee. Initially, these were only in effect in SkyTrain and SeaBus stations and vehicles until June 25, 2007, when the law was changed. Now, all buses, including West Vancouver Blue Buses, are designated Fare Paid Zones. The reason for implementing Fare Paid Zones on buses was to remove the responsibility of fare enforcement from bus drivers, as too many of them were being assaulted in disputes over fare payment. Fare enforcement on all buses are now the responsibility of the Transit Police and Transit Security Department. Officers may board a bus at any time and conduct a fare inspection. Those who fail to pay the fare and retain proof of payment could be removed from the bus and/or fined $173.[8]
Facilities
Current facilities
- Burnaby Transit Centre: Located at 3855 Kitchener Street, Burnaby, it was built in 1986. This transit centre is split into two facilities (north and south,) separated by Kitchener Street. Serving the North Shore, parts of Burnaby and Vancouver, Burnaby Transit Centre is also home to many support services such as Environmental Services, Trolley Overhead, Facilities Maintenance, Fire Prevention, and Non-Revenue Vehicle Maintenance. Beginning in September 2016, North Shore transit routes operate out of this transit centre. Fleet Overhaul at this location is where the majority of body repair and repainting is carried out, as well as engine and component overhaul, while minor repair is most likely carried out at the bus's home garage.
- Hamilton Transit Centre: Located at 4111 Boundary Road, Richmond, this facility opened in September 2016, and took over operations of various South Delta, Richmond, Burnaby and New Westminster routes. It is the second transit centre to have abilities to house CNG buses.
- Port Coquitlam Transit Centre: Located at 2061 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam, it opened in August 1978. It was the first garage to support Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles. Serves the Tri-Cities, New Westminster, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows areas.
- Richmond Transit Centre: Located at 11133 Coppersmith Way, Richmond, it opened on September 4, 2000. It is the main base for the suburban routes served by Orion V highway coaches and local routes in Richmond, White Rock, Delta, and some Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver routes.
- Surrey Transit Centre: Located at 7740 132nd Street, Surrey, it opened in May 1975. It is the base for most Surrey, Langley, and North Delta services and some White Rock and Ladner services. As of May 2018, it is the third transit centre to have abilities to house CNG buses.[9]
- Vancouver Transit Centre: Located at 9149 Hudson Street, Vancouver, it opened on September 2, 2006. It is the garage for Vancouver bus services. This garage serves the trolley routes, as well as most of Vancouver's buses.
Former facilities
- North Vancouver Transit Centre (1946–2016): This depot, built in 1945, was located at 536 East 3rd Street, North Vancouver. It was the base for most North Shore services not operated by West Vancouver Municipal Transit. It closed in September 2016, and all North Vancouver routes now operate from Burnaby Transit Centre.
- Oakridge Transit Centre (1948–2016): Located at 949 West 41st Avenue, it opened in 1948. Oakridge was to be decommissioned and likely sold for re-development beginning in 2007. However, with the arrival of several New Flyer and Nova Bus orders starting in 2006, it remained an active support facility, conducting retrofitting on these vehicles in preparation for revenue service. Additionally, the Oakridge yard was home to many retired coaches, including E901/902 trolleys, New Flyer D40s, and other vehicles. In the second quarter of 2008, as part of a re-organization and expansion at Burnaby Transit Centre, Oakridge took over many of the tasks formerly located at the other facilities. The Community Shuttle service was one of the groups moved, making Oakridge an active transit centre once again. However, in September 2016, the shuttle operations were shifted to the new Hamilton Transit Centre. The property has since been sold for $440 million to a developer.[10]
Management and personnel
Employees
CMBC's 5200+ employees are spread across Metro Vancouver.
- The 3700 bus operators, represented by Unifor Local 111, and the 1100 maintenance employees, represented by Unifor Local 2200, work out of the six regional depots.
- The SeaBus staff of 80, including marine attendants, deck officers, engineers, coordinators (also represented by Unifor Local 2200), and office staff work from their North Vancouver location.
- The 600 staff involved in scheduling, training, operational planning, and administrative services are spread throughout the system, as well as at CMBC's head office in New Westminster are represented by the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, Local 378.
- In October 2008, CMBC was named one of BC's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.[11]
- Coast Mountain Bus Company operates the Transit Security Department for TransLink. Transit security officers are mobile, ride buses and trains, inspect fares, issue fines and patrol TransLink properties (bus loops and exchanges, SkyTrain stations, SeaBus, etc.) and are authorized to arrest persons who commit criminal offences on or in relation to any TransLink properties per the Criminal Code. Transit security officers are also authorized to enforce Transit Conduct and Safety Regulations, as well as the Transit Tariff Bylaw under the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Act (SCBCTA Act).
Labour disputes
In 2001, over 3,400 workers rallied in a strike and disrupted transit service for 123 days, from April 1, 2001, to August 1, 2001. SkyTrain service was not affected.[12]
In January 2024, CUPE 4500, a union representing transit supervisors and other bus system staff, went on strike. All bus and SeaBus service operated by CMBC in Metro Vancouver was cancelled on January 22 and January 23 as a result.[13] The union applied to the BC Labour Relations Board for permission to picket at SkyTrain facilities; if approved, this would mean any future job action by CUPE 4500 would shut down SkyTrain services on all three lines.[14]
Fleet roster
Current fleet
The following fleet is owned by TransLink and operated and maintained by CMBC.
| Order year | Picture | Manufacturer | Model | Powertrain (engine/transmission) | Propulsion | Fleet (qty.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <<< 40 feet >>> | |||||||
| 2005–2007 | 
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NFI | E40LF
E40LFR |
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Electric trolley bus | 2101–2199, 2201–2289 (188) |
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| 2006 | 
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NFI | C40LFR |
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CNG | 3309–3358 (50) |
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| 2006 | 
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NFI | D40LFR |
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Diesel | 7447–7499, 7501–7504 (57) |
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| 2007 | 
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NovaBus | LFS |
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Diesel | 9601–9699, 9701–9725 (124) |
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| 2007–2008 | 
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OBI | V (05.501) | Diesel | 9277–9285 (9) |
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| 2008 | 
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NovaBus | LFS |
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Diesel | 9726–9791 (66) |
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| Diesel | 9797–9799 (3) |
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| 2009 | 
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NovaBus | LFS HEV |
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Hybrid | 9401–9499, 9501–9542 (141) |
|
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NovaBus | LFS |
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Diesel | 9543–9581, 9583–9590 (47) |
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| 2014 | 
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NFI | XN40 |
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CNG | 14001–14045 (45) |
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| 2016 | 
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NFI | XD40 |
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Diesel | 16101–16140 (40) |
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| 2016–2017 | 
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NFI | XN40 |
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CNG | 16001–16051 (51) |
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| 2018 | 
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NFI | XN40 |
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CNG | 18101–18206 (106)[27] |
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| 2018 | 
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NovaBus | LFS HEV |
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Diesel hybrid | 18301–18404[28] (104) |
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| 2018 | 
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NovaBus | LFS Suburban |
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Diesel | 18451–18473[29] (23) |
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| 2019 | 
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ADL | Enviro500 | Diesel | 19401–19432
(32) |
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| 2019 | [30] | NFI | XN40 | CNG | 19101–19147 (47) |
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| 2021 | ADL | Enviro500 | Diesel | 21401–21425
(25)[31] |
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| 2022 | NovaBus | LFSe+ |
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Battery electric | 23201–23215[32] | ||
| <<< 60 feet >>> | |||||||
| 2007 | 
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NFI | D60LFR |
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Diesel | 8102–8117 (16) |
|
| 2007–2008 | 
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NFI | E60LFR |
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Electric trolley bus | 2501–2540 (40) |
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| 2009 | 
|
NFI | E60LFR |
|
Electric trolley bus | 2541–2574 (34) |
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