Toronto Transit Commission route 929 ‘Dufferin Express’ – CPTDB Wiki
929 Dufferin Express 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 .
- 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 over the entire route.
Vehicles
Buses that can appear on 929 Dufferin Express include the Orion VII HEV , Orion VII NG HEV , and Nova Bus LFS Artic .
Previous route maps
November 2018
October 2018
Summary
Major Stops
Major Stop
Branches
Notes
Express
Wilson Station
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
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
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