Cardinal Coach Lines 3046-3050

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Cardinal Coach Lines 3046-3050 were 1999 model Blue Bird TC/2000 FE buses featuring short tinted windows, dual roof hatches, interchangeable destination signs, an exterior light monitor panel above the driver's seat, and an interior speaker/PA system.

The units were originally delivered brand new to Ryder Student Transportation's Maryland branches in September 1998. Following the company's acquisition by the FirstGroup, the units were rebranded under the First Student name. They continued to operate in the state of Maryland until 2007, at which point they were sold to Cardinal Coach Lines, and arrived at the Calgary branch the same year. Two of the units; 3046 and 3048; spent their entire post-transfer lives in Alberta, while 3047, 3049, and 3050 spent most of their service lives in Saskatchewan.


Engine Transmission Seating Destination Sign
Cummins B5.9 Allison 66 passengers Interchangeable

Details

Fleet
number
Thumbnail Build Date VIN License plate Location Status/Disposal Notes
3046 Cardinal Coach Lines 3046.jpg 03/23/1998 1BAAGCSH1XF083721 G-89249 (AB) Calgary Retired
August 2015
3047 First Student Canada 3047.jpg 03/24/1998 1BAAGCSHXXF083720 K-53663 (AB) Calgary Retired
May 2015
  • Transferred to Calgary from Saskatchewan in May 2014
  • Numbered "518" with previous operator
3048 03/25/1998 1BAAGCSH1XF083718 G-92070 (AB) Calgary Retired
December 2015
3049 1999 Saskatchewan Retired
2015/16
3050 1999 Saskatchewan Retired
2015/16
  • Spotted in Yorkton, SK in September 2009
  • Alternatively numbered "G3050"