New Bus

[Skexis]

Busways new Hino. Looks like it was built by a child with a lego set

[jibb]

What will it replace?

[Skexis]

Promas

[Fleet Lists]

Next post has now been deleted twice.

[TT]

Where’s the giant sized AdMetro logo like the latest BusTechs?

[jibb]

Where’s the giant sized AdMetro logo like the latest BusTechs?

Not enough room to fit it?

[bussie]

Laugh you may at the looks of it, but it is the most practical design of all the products available for the size range and usage type.

[Big Engine Mechanic]

How is it practical when it's stupidly tiny ?? Always the bigger the better !

[1whoknows]

Correct. Best accessible bus available in the sub 25 seat range. Much better than a Rosa or Coaster.

[TT]

And I assume totally wheelchair accessible, unlike the awkward after-market lifts fitted to Rosas and Coasters? I like the look of it: actually looks modern, and a lot better than the BCI buses currently used in Gawler. And why is bigger the better, when they’ll be used to more than adequately fulfill the needs of the On Demand service, in Gawler at this stage I assume.

[Skexis]

As they are small/mini buses I wonder why they didn't choose an electric bus given the hype over global warming.

[Big Engine Mechanic]

My friend went up to Gawler tonight to do the plans for major development, mega millions of dollars contract starter to be showcased for Adelaide so I don't know why they want small buses up there when Gawler is going to be developed.

[BusPlaneTrainTram]

They are not at Gawler, but at Lonsdale:

2861 XS 82CW Hino Poncho HX JHDHX9JLKXXX40058 Hino - 1/2020 B18FW Admet New Lonsdale Owned by Busways Group.
2862 XS 83CW Hino Poncho HX JHDHX9JLKXXX40062 Hino - 3/2020 B18FW Admet New Lonsdale Owned by Busways group.
2863 XS 96CT Hino Poncho HX JHDHX9JLKXXX40059 Hino - 3/2020 B18FW Admet New Lonsdale Owned by Busways Group.

Likely replaced the Rosas.

[jibb]

Torrens Transit has 3 Hino Ponchos based at Edinburgh North Depot for the 495 On-Demand service.

[BusPlaneTrainTram]

Torrens Transit has 3 Hino Ponchos based at Edinburgh North Depot for the 495 On-Demand service.

Thanks jibb:
901 XS 17CX Hino Poncho HX JHDHX9JLKXXX40063 Hino - 2020 B18FW White Edinburgh North
902 XS 18CX Hino Poncho HX JHDHX9JLKXXX40065 Hino - 2020 B18FW White Edinburgh North
903 ? Hino Poncho HX Hino - 2020 B18FW White Edinburgh North

[Big Engine Mechanic]

They are not at Gawler, but at Lonsdale:

2861 XS 82CW Hino Poncho HX JHDHX9JLKXXX40058 Hino - 1/2020 B18FW Admet New Lonsdale Owned by Busways Group.
2862 XS 83CW Hino Poncho HX JHDHX9JLKXXX40062 Hino - 3/2020 B18FW Admet New Lonsdale Owned by Busways group.
2863 XS 96CT Hino Poncho HX JHDHX9JLKXXX40059 Hino - 3/2020 B18FW Admet New Lonsdale Owned by Busways Group.

Likely replaced the Rosas.

I ment going up there.

[Former driver37]

Im guessing Torrens are designing there own signage for the 495 Gawler on demand as it say's the Hino's are white not Admet red yellow etc

[thedom]

902 Bus

[jibb]

Will eventually be painted into Adelaide Metro new colour scheme as per Busways Ponchos.

[Bus Suggestions]

I agree that it is the most practical bus for its size and intended usage, it is wheelchair accessible without the need for odd wheelchair lifts retrofitted to Coasters and Rosas. However, the application of the AdMet livery onto the bus just doesn't look right in my opinion.

[Big Engine Mechanic]

I agree that it is the most practical bus for its size and intended usage, it is wheelchair accessible without the need for odd wheelchair lifts retrofitted to Coasters and Rosas. However, the application of the AdMet livery onto the bus just doesn't look right in my opinion.

They are going to need a bigger bus soon to go up there.

[flaneur]

regular duties on the 682 and 683 thru Sheidow Park and Hallett Cove

[Big Engine Mechanic]

Rome was not built in a day at Gawler

[Skexis]

Rome was not built in a day at Gawler

...or in Italy.

As to wheelchairs, they have space for one.

[Big Engine Mechanic]

Rome was not built in a day at Gawler

...or in Italy.

As to wheelchairs, they have space for one.

Apparently according to my friend there should be some solid progress in a year's time,
There is thousands of houses and infrastructure to go up, how much will be done by then I don't know but the buses will need to accommodate in future.