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In what year did the first electric tram ride along Montréal
streets and what was its name?
The first electric tram made its appearance in the streets of Montréal in 1892. It was
nicknamed "the Rocket".
The Rocket is preserved at the Canadian Railway Museum.
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When were buses introduced in Montreal?
 The bus made its debut on 22 November 1919 on Bridge Street. However,
it's only as of 1925 that buses became an important part of Montreal's
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When was trolleybus service introduced in Montréal?
On 29 March 1937.
 Montréal was the first Canadian city to put modern
trolleybuses into circulation. Painted yellow and green, they came from
England. The last trolleybus was retired to the Saint-Denis garage at
precisely 2:28 am, June 18, 1966.
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When was adopted the white and blue livery for STM buses?
The new paint scheme made its entry in Montreal streets on 13 March 1974.
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How many buses compose the STM fleet?
The STM owns and maintains 1,597 buses (935 regular, 655 low-floor
and 7 minibuses) and 93 paratransit vehicles. STM buses travelled 77.5 million kilometres
in 2002. A standard bus has 43 seats and a maximum capacity of 95
passengers. A low-floor bus has 31 seats and can accomodate up to 80
people.
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Why is there a yellow line painted on the floor of buses?
The yellow line painted on the buses' floor is not a decorative
element! It is there to remind passengers that the driver must have
visual access to the two outside mirrors in order to drive safely.
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What are the purchasing and operating costs of a bus?
A new bus costs $300,000 or $325,000 for a lowered-floor bus. The
hourly cost of operating a bus is about $50. Adding a bus to a route
costs about $75,000 annually if the bus is used only during rush hour
and $360,000 annually if it is in operation the entire day.
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What is a typical maintenance program for a bus?
Oil changes must be done every 10,000 kilometres (newer buses). A bus
can usually run for 490 kilometres on a tank of diesel fuel, depending
on atmospheric conditions. Front brakes have a lifespan of 80,000
kilometres while rear brakes last for 40,000 kilometres. The tires have
a 200,000-kilometre guarantee.
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What is the lifespan of a bus?
On average, a bus will last for 16 years.
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The New Look Bus
Length: 12,456 m
Width: 2,58 m
Height: 3,05 m
Width of front doors: 89 cm
Width of rear doors: 122 cm
Weight (empty): About 10,000 kg |
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The Classic Bus
Length: 12,456 m
Width: 2,58 m
Height: 3,05 m
Width of front doors: 122 cm
Width of rear doors: 125 cm
Weight (empty): About 11 000 kg |
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The NovaBus Low-Floor Bus
Length: 12,456 m
Width: 2,58 m
Height: 3,05 m
Width of front doors:
Width of rear doors:
Weight (empty): About 11 000 kg |
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