501 is probably the least efficient of the streetcar routes according to those stats (unless to count minor routes like 502 and 503),and it uses the longer articulated streetcars.
The main reason for the inefficiency of Toronto's streetcars is that they are too slow. All-door boarding, transitways, signal priority would make them more efficient.
You can see 510 Spadina is the most efficient route, despite using the shorter streetcars, and it's no surprise it operates in its own ROW.
Another factor in cost per boarding is passenger turnover. It might be the riders on the 99 travel shorter distance, get on/off more frequently, and so there are higher boardings relative to capacity and cost.
You can't just compare the numbers and conclude that streetcar is higher cost.
Last edited by Doady; Feb 12, 2013 at 10:50 PM.
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