I didn't notice RTH's post about the Federal Gas Tax money. A reliable source says it is being spent to buy more articulated buses for the "A-Line" route along Upper James. Metrolinx is very intent to see this project get off the ground quick. My guess is it will probably start as a normal express route like the B-Line without dedicated lanes, and they will be built with time.
The HSR has also entered into a consortium order of buses among other municipalities in Ontario for a bunch of 40 foot New Flyer diesels. Sadly, not hybrid this time. They're rumoured to be arriving quite soon and would go into the 08 series. They'll probably be identical to the 07 series, with the blue seats and such. They may feature LED interior lighting, depending on what the HSR has decided from the demo bus that features the lighting (0708 for those who want to look for it). It's a very bright yet soft light and it looks really nice at night.
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