 What is Zum? |
Züm is Brampton Transit’s new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service. With its limited stops, advanced technology and real-time schedule information, Züm connects people and places within Brampton and throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
On September 20, 2010, Züm’s first line which runs along Queen Street from downtown Brampton to York University began service. Additional lines along Main Street (Sandalwood Parkway to Mississauga City Centre) and Steeles Avenue (Shoppers World to Humber College) will follow in 2011 and 2012.
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| Is Züm part of Brampton Transit? |
Yes. Züm is part of Brampton Transit. It is a new service offered by the City as part of its overall public transportation system.
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| How is Züm different from regular Brampton Transit? |
Züm has limited stops to reduce travel times and advanced technology to ensure you remain on schedule, even in mixed traffic. Züm puts you in control of your commute with real-time next bus information that’s available online, over the phone, on your mobile devices and at all Züm station stops and Brampton Transit terminals.
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| Are there going to be more Züm routes in addition to Queen Street? |
Yes. Additional lines along Main Street (Sandalwood Parkway to Mississauga City Centre) and Steeles Avenue (Shoppers World to Humber College) will follow in 2011 and 2012, respectively.
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| What does Züm mean? |
Züm represents a forward-thinking, modern rapid transit service. Züm is pronounced “zoom” – the sound of something moving fast. Züm’s graphics evoke speed, linkage, modernity and world-class style.
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| What is Bus Rapid Transit? |
BRT is a public transit solution that supports high-capacity routes and has benefits similar to rail transportation – using world-class technologies to connect people and places.
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| Why does the City of Brampton need Bus Rapid Transit? |
The City of Brampton recognizes the need for long-term transit planning to support the city’s increasing population. A BRT service supports Brampton’s high-demand corridors, including Queen Street, Main Street and Steeles Avenue. Züm not only aids travellers within Brampton, but also provide greater connectivity to the rest of the GTA.
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| Does it cost more to ride Züm? |
No. Züm cash fare is $3.25, the same as Brampton Transit’s conventional service.
All Brampton Transit transfers, tickets and passes can be used to ride Züm.
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| Am I able to transfer from Brampton Transit buses to Züm? |
Yes. Züm works seamlessly with all of Brampton Transit’s conventional service routes. You can transfer between the two services quickly and easily with no additional fare required.
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| How will I know my Züm bus is on time? |
Starting in late 2010, Brampton Transit will provide riders with real-time, dynamic schedule information. Next-bus information will be posted in real time at all Züm station stops and terminals (similar to arrival/departure information at airports). Real-time traveller information (arrival and next bus times) will also be available on the Brampton Transit website, and via cell phones and other mobile devices.
Through an automated system using the telephone, you’ll be able to input your four-digit stop number to access real-time and scheduled information. Finally, technology will be installed on all Brampton Transit buses to display and announce each stop through on-board speakers and digital message signs.
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| How far apart are Züm station stops compared to regular Brampton Transit bus stops? |
Züm buses only stop at major intersections such as Kennedy Road, Rutherford Road and Dixie Road. This differs from conventional services, which often make several stops in between major intersections. Züm station stops are easy to identify thanks to their unique branding and fresh, bright look.
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| How frequently do the Züm buses run? |
Züm buses run every 7.5 minutes during peak hours (i.e., rush hour) and every 15 minutes the rest of the time. Züm service runs seven days a week.
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| How does Züm reduce travel times? |
Züm has benefits similar to rail transportation because it has limited stops and offers service more frequently throughout the day.
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| How does Züm influence traffic signals? |
All Züm buses are equipped with on-board technology that can influence the traffic signals. The technology is triggered automatically and is only triggered if a Züm bus is running behind schedule. When the technology is triggered, the traffic light will either hold the green light a little longer, or shorten the red light a little to allow the Züm bus to pass through the intersection and get back on schedule.
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| If there’s a schedule delay, how is the Züm schedule modified? |
Züm schedules are tracked in real time and available online, over the phone and at all Züm station stops and Brampton Transit terminals. Schedules are updated regularly to reflect the actual time of arrival, not just the scheduled time.
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| Does the Züm bus go directly into York U? |
Yes. Züm goes directly to York University using Queen Street/Highway 7. There are two Züm Queen Street routes – 501 and 501A. Both routes travel along Queen Street and Highway 7, stopping at major intersections along the corridor. Route 501A only runs during peak periods (i.e., rush hour) and utilizes Highway 407 beginning at Highway 427.
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| Are Züm buses accessible? |
Yes. Züm buses feature wider doors and ramps, as well as an increased entryway. Züm buses also kneel to 10 inches and are easily accessible for those using a wheelchair or stroller.
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| How many seats are on a Züm bus? |
There are 38 seats on each Züm bus.
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