By Jessica PointonLocal residents are all too familiar with the long line-ups of commuters anticipating the arrival of the next 36 Finch West bus.It can sometimes become a challenge to remain calm after lengthy wait-times.Buses often pass by designated stops because they are at their full carrying capacity long-before they reach the station, leaving many passengers stranded.Whether you're a parent with a stroller on route during the afternoon rush or a student lugging home a hefty backpack, all commuters deserve the assurance of having some basic breathing room without having to stumble over other passengers.To address this issue, the Finch West bus route is the next in line to receive the Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC) new 60-foot, low-floor “bendy” buses. The buses should arrive along the 36 route some time in November or December.The buses, which run on clean diesel fuel, are a substantial upgrade from the previous 40-foot buses, with room for 48 seated passengers and 19 standing, these articulated buses hold up to 45 per cent more people.This increased threshold is good for both TTC riders and motorists, as there will be fewer buses to clog traffic along Finch Ave. W. There will also be fewer bus operators, meaning the TTC's resources can be better spent in other areas.The TTC has purchased 153 new buses so far at a cost of $143.7 million.The first few buses were released along the 7 Bathurst route in late December, and the next were released along the 29 Dufferin bus route in January. Finch West will receive the new buses some time this year.Local resident, Kyle Harrison, said he looks forward to the new buses along Finch West.“They are definitely a step in the right direction. We are a sprawling metropolis with a transit system reliant on considerably defunct technology.” Harrison said. “These buses are a welcome transfusion that will keep the lifeblood of our community running.”Though hybrid buses are more environmentally friendly in parts of the city plagued by gridlock, clean-diesel buses are consistently less likely to face battery-related issues and are substantially cheaper.These articulated buses have three sets of doors, which enable commuters to have an easy exit.Overall, this is yet another transit improvement for Downsview residents, along with the addition to the Yonge-University Spadina subway extension, which is set to open some time in 2016.