Council approves purchase of new Viva vehicles

York Regional council recently approved the purchase of 11 new 18-metre articulated rapid transit buses to accommodate future ridership growth while enhancing current service levels on the Viva Rapid Transit system.

The new vehicles, which cost approximately $9.6 million, were approved for purchase in York's 2007 Business Plan and Budget.

Delivery of the new vehicles is slated for July 2008.