CTV News Toronto | Kendra Mangione, | Sept 19, 2014

A group of commuters is taking Toronto transit into its own hands, attempting to create a new bus line funded by residents of the city.

LineSixTransit is asking backers to donate money in exchange for a guaranteed seat on a bus that runs between Union Station and Liberty Village on weekday mornings.

LineSix takes its name from Toronto-born Drake's latest album "Views From The 6," rumoured to be a reference to the city.

The website promises "no more unpredictable delays and over-crowded commutes" on the 2.9-kilometre route.

The eastbound licensed charter bus would leave at 7 a.m., 7:45 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. from the intersection of Pirandello and East Liberty Streets and head to the intersection of Front Street and University Avenue.

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It would then turn around at Front and University, heading west at 7:20 a.m., 8:05 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. to the intersection of King Street West and Strachan Avenue.

Organizers are trying to raise $2,500 for a pilot project, which would run from Oct. 6 to 10, and have raised $1,400 so far. During the pilot, LineSix plans to provide all passengers with free coffee.

Below is a snapshot of funding progress as of Sep 19, 9:23am EST

Visit the Line Six Transit site to learn more:  http://www.ridelinesix.com/

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