We're proud to have Alberta's first fleet of double-decker buses.
Our double-decker buses:
In total, Strathcona County Transit has 24 double-decker buses, costing approximately $24.3 M total. The purchase of these buses has been made possible through various grants over the past 10 years as we have grown our double-decker fleet including:
Height:
The double-decker is 4.27m (14') tall
Internal headroom:
The upper deck has a clearance of 5' 7 3/8" or 168 cm. There is no standing on the upper deck. The lower deck has a clearance of 6' 9" or 202 cm clearance at the front of the bus and 5'10" at the back.
The double-decker buses are used for service to Edmonton on routes 401, 404, 411, 413 and 414 on weekdays. Double-deckers generally do not run on weekends. They are used for special events in the County including the New Year's Eve Festival and Canada Day shuttle services. Double-decker buses now depart from both Bethel Transit Terminal and Ordze Transit Centre.
If you would like to ride a double-decker bus call 780-464-RIDE (7433) between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday to find out when our double-deckers are running.
No. The double-decker buses only run on routes with appropriate height clearance.
The buses are safe. They have been tested by the National Research Council of Canada for inclement weather and in extreme temperatures. The bus is very stable in high winds as it has a very low centre of gravity.
Yes, the buses are equipped with accessibility ramps and low floors making them accessible for all users. There are also two positions to secure wheelchairs.
The double-decker buses have been used in Canada since 1999.British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario also use double-decker buses.
No. The fares are the same no matter what bus model is running.
Please remain seated until the bus has come to a complete stop. The stairwell is narrow so please always give priority to passengers descending the stairs.
All upper deck seats are equipped with overhead stop-request buttons to let the driver know to stop.
The double-decker bus is an Enviro 500 bus purchased from the manufacturer Alexander Dennis.
Transit Phone: 780-464-RIDE (7433) Email: transit@strathcona.ca Ask it, report it or suggest it using County Connect
Last updated: Thursday, May 16, 2019 Page ID: 37493