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Are there no signs or lights flashing to warn drivers that the doors are opening?
For motorists one of the most unnerving things is being unsure if a streetcar is about to open its doors to let passengers out. The new streetcars solve that problem with a series of flashing lights and chimes designed to keep everyone safe and well aware of their surroundings.
Just how it works now on 501. You'll get a receipt/transfer when you put your money or token in the "farebox" ... though I'd guess it looks more like a vending machine ... and you get your receipt/transfer from the machine.it says the 510 will start operating in August, with all door boarding. But how does that work when presto is not ready yet.
Why not? They use Presto now at some stations, and tokens for others. You'll still be able to pay with cash, tokens, or tickets on the new streetcars as well.you can't expect passengers to have presto for the 510 and tokens for other streetcars/subway, can you?
Ramps are only deployed by drivers. The button is to ask the driver to deploy it. Otherwise you would get accidental deployed ramps - possibly underneath a stopped automobile!I expect plenty of accidentally deployed wheelchair ramps.
I think that initially the wheelchair button should be disabled for use by passengers. When someone presses it, the driver can look at the camera to see if its somebody who really needs it or if it's someone who pressed the wrong button.
It does ... but given so much of what TTC does, doesn't make sense, it's relieving to know they've been sensible for once!That makes sense.
Do you think the new streetcars can be wrapped with advertising like the existing ones? I imagine it's a decent source of revenue.
A few photos from the streetcar ride today: