Toronto Transit Commission route 929 ‘Dufferin Express’ – CPTDB Wiki

929 Dufferin Express SmallAccessible.gif is a bus route operated by the Toronto Transit Commission in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This route is part of the Express Network.

Route Details

The current routing of route 929.

This route provides express service on Dufferin Street between the Exhibiton and Wilson Avenue making limited express stops along the route. The northern terminal is Wilson Station and the southern terminal is Exhibition (Princes’ Gate) for its one branch, 929. This route operates during the daytime and early evenings on weekdays, and during the daytime on weekends and Holidays.

Branches

This route has 1 branch:

  • 929 Wilson Station – Exhibition (Dufferin Gate)

History

  • October 7, 2018 – Route introduced as part of the TTC’s express network and provides express service along local route 29 Dufferin SmallAccessible.gif.
  • November 2018 – New express stops added at Castlefield Avenue, Sylvan Avenue, and Liberty Street.
  • January 2020 – New express stop added at Glencairn Avenue.
  • March 23, 2020 – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the re-allocation of service to busier routes, service is suspended until further notice.
  • November 23, 2020 – Due to increased ridership, service on this route is restored.
  • January 3, 2021 – All service is temporarily extended to Princes’ Gate Loop due to service changes from the King-Queen-Queensway-Roncesvalles (KQQR) construction causing increased traffic within the loop at Dufferin Gates.
  • September 7, 2021 – As part of the 2021 Annual Service Plan, new Saturday daytime service is introduced.
  • October 10, 2021 – Service periods further expanded with the introduction of Sunday daytime service.
  • November 21, 2021 – Due to a shortage of operators, all weekend service is suspended until further notice.
  • May 8, 2022 – All weekend service is restored.
  • September 4, 2022 – The southern terminus is shifted back to Dufferin Gate Loop.

Overnight Service

Overnight service is provided by route 329 Dufferin SmallAccessible.gif over the entire route.

Vehicles

Buses that can appear on 929 Dufferin Express include the Orion VII HEV SmallAccessible.gif, Orion VII NG HEV SmallAccessible.gif, and Nova Bus LFS Artic SmallAccessible.gif.

Previous route maps

November 2018

October 2018

Summary

Major Stops

Major Stop
Branches
Notes

Express

Wilson Station Line 1

929

Wilson Ave. @ Dufferin St.

929

Dufferin St. @ Orfus Rd.

929

Dufferin St. @ Lawrence Ave. West

929

Dufferin St. @ Glencairn Rd.

929

Dufferin St. @ Eglinton Ave. West

929

Dufferin St. @ Rogers Rd.

929

Dufferin St. @ St. Clair Ave. West

929

Dufferin St. @ Davenport Rd.

929

Dufferin St. @ Dupont St.

929

Dufferin St. @ Bloor St. West

929

Services Dufferin Station Line 2
Dufferin St. @ College St.

929

Dufferin St. @ Dundas St. West

929

Dufferin St. @ Queen St. West

929

Dufferin St. @ King St. West

929

Dufferin Gate Loop

929

Service Summary

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Frequency
Vehicles Used
Notes
Weekday AM Peak

8:30

13

Weekday Midday

9:30

13

Weekday PM Peak

9:30

15

Weekday Early Evening

9:15

12

Weekday Late Evening

Route does not operate.
Saturday Early Morning
Saturday Morning

9:30

13

Saturday Afternoon

8

16

Saturday Early Evening

Route does not operate.
Saturday Late Evening
Sunday Early Morning
Sunday Morning

10

11

Sunday Afternoon

10

12

Sunday Early Evening

Route does not operate.
Sunday Late Evening

Last updated: May 9, 2022