MTA Regional Bus Operations bus fleet

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The MTA Regional Bus Operations bus fleet comprises over 5,700 buses in fixed-route service in New York City under MTA New York City Bus (New York City Transit) (including Select Bus Service) and MTA Bus.

A roster of the fleet is shown below. Not included below are buses and vans not open to the general public (Access-A-Ride vans and taxicabs, and employee shuttle buses), or demonstration buses. This list also does not include buses formerly operated by MTA Long Island Bus that are now operated under contract to Nassau County by Veolia Transportation.

Past fleet

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Main article: Retired MTA Regional Bus Operations bus fleet

Current active fleet

All buses are fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. All buses are 102 inches (2.59 meters) wide.

Local and limited bus fleet

Built from 1996 to 2004

Photo Builder and
model name		 Year Length Numbers
(Total ordered)		 Powertrain
(Engine and transmission
or propulsion system)		 Notes[1]
NYC Transit Nova RTS 8927.jpg

MTA Bus Company Nova Bus RTS 9311.jpg		 Nova Bus
RTS-06 (T80-206)		 1996-1997 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 8752-9349
(598 buses)
  • Detroit Diesel Series 50 8.5L
  • Allison V-731 ATEC 3-Speed
  • Operated under New York City Bus and MTA Bus.
    • All buses were originally operated under New York City Bus.
    • 8924-9073 were delivered brand new to Atlanta, Georgia for the 1996 Summer Olympics bus system before being delivered to MTA.
  • 9250-9349 were originally delivered with coach type seating mounted on elevated interior platforms for express service. 9250 & 9273 retain their platforms but had their coach seats replaced with 2x2 seating.
  • 9140-9149 were powered with Cummins M11E engines and are retired.
  • Being retired, 108 units remain in service.
    • 8797 was converted into a Metrocard Bus and renumbered to 0017.
    • 9207 became NYPD unit 982796.
NYC Transit Nova RTS 9376.jpg 1997-
1998		 9350-9699
(350 buses[2])
  • Operated under New York City Bus.
  • 9656 caught fire shortly after delivery and was subsequently retired. The next RTS order (see below) included a replacement 9656, but the replacement was wrecked in an accident in 2008.
  • Being retired; 184 units remain in service.
NYC Transit Nova RTS 5125.jpg 1998-
1999		 4900-5075, 5125-5199
(251 buses[2])
  • Operated under New York City Bus and MTA Bus.
    • All buses were originally operated under New York City Bus.
    • 5175-5199 are assigned to Eastchester Bus Depot.
  • This order included a replacement bus for the original 9656 (see above) in addition to the 350 RTS buses ordered, but the replacement was totaled in a major accident in 2008.
  • 5075 originally had a ZF Ecomat-2 5HP592C transmission but later received an Allison transmission.
  • Several buses are receiving LED signs.
  • 7 units were retired and written off due to separate accidents, fires, and structural problems.
1998-
1999		 5076-5124
(49 buses[2])
  • Detroit Diesel Series 50 8.5L
  • ZF Ecomat-2 5HP592C
1999 5200-5249
(50 buses[2])
  • Detroit Diesel Series 50 8.5L
  • Allison V-731 ATEC 3-Speed
MTA NYC Bx38 Bus.JPG Orion Bus Industries
Orion V (05.501)		 1999 6004-6349
(346 buses[2])
  • Detroit Diesel Series 50 8.5L
  • Allison B400R5 WTEC Gen-III
  • Operated under New York City Bus and MTA Bus.
  • Being retired, 128 units remain in service.
MTA Bus New Flyer D60HF (1000 seres).jpg New Flyer Industries
D60HF
(articulated)		 2000 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 5252-5509
(258 buses)
  • Detroit Diesel Series 50 8.5L
  • Allison B500R5 Gen-III
  • Operated under New York City Bus.
    • 5347-5351 were briefly operated by MTA Bus in 2007 as articulated bus demonstrators.
  • 5407 was rebuilt as a demonstrator for the next order of D60s (5510-5769).
  • Being retired.
    • 31 renumbered units are active. The renumbered units are: 1001-1002, 1004-1009, 1011-1017, 1019-1021, 1023-1027 (ex-5252 and several ex-5300s/5400s), 4705 (ex-5283), 4800-4806 (ex-5392, 5400, 5410, 5423, 5416, 5415, 5418, respectively)
    • 4 un-renumbered units (5464, 5471, 5485, and 5491) are also active.
    • 4705 is a 1999 unit, and 1002 is a 2001 unit.
NYCTA Orion 7 CNG 7587.jpg DaimlerChrysler
Commercial Buses
Orion VII (07.501)
(semi-low floor, CNG)		 2001 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 7560
(1 bus[2])
  • Detroit Diesel Series
    50G EGR 8.5L (CNG fuel)
  • Allison B400R5 WTEC Gen-III
  • Operated under New York City Bus.
  • 7691 and 7746 were repowered with Cummins-Westport ISL-G engines and re-geared with Allison B400R WTEC transmissions.
  • 7810-7819 are 2005 units.
  • 7640 and 7672 are out of service due to fire damage.
2003 7561-7684
(124 buses[2])
NYC Transit Orion VII CNG 7763.jpg 2004-
2005		 7685-7690,
7692-7745,
7747-7819
(133 buses[2])
7691, 7746
(2 buses[2])
NYMTA Orion 6474.jpg DaimlerChrysler
Commercial Buses
Orion VII (07.501)
(semi-low floor, hybrid electric)		 2004 6365-6489
(125 buses[2])
  • Operated under New York City Bus.
  • 6365 is a 2002 unit.
    • This unit was briefly loaned to the SEPTA as demonstrator bus 3999 in the spring of 2005.[3]
  • As delivered, buses had Hawker XT sealed lead-acid batteries; 6401-6402, 6468, 6485 are retrofitted with A123 lithium-ion batteries.
MTA Bus D60 5604 on the Q10 LTD.JPG

MTA NYC New Flyer D60 5756.JPG

 New Flyer Industries
D60HF "Galaxy"
(articulated)		 2002-
2004		 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 5510-5769
(260 buses[2])
  • Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR 8.5L
  • Allison B500R5 WTEC Gen-III
  • Operated under New York City Bus and MTA Bus.
    • All units were originally operated under New York City Bus.
    • 5510-5519, 5536, 5539-5542, 5556-5560, 5568, 5603-5604, 5645, 5648-5649, 5677-5678, 5687, and 5712 were transferred to John F. Kennedy Depot and are operated by MTA Bus on the Q10.
  • Last order of high-floor transit buses for the MTA.
  • 5656 and 5658 were involved in separate accidents. The front half of 5658 and the rear half of 5656 were joined together to form a new 5656, while the damaged sections were scrapped.
  • 5615 and 5657 were retired due to damage from separate incidents.

Built from 2005 to 2016

Photo Builder and
model name		 Year Length Numbers
(Total ordered)		 Powertrain
(Engine and transmission
or propulsion system)		 Notes[1]
DCCBNA Orion 07.501 Hybrid-Electric Low Floor 6847.jpg

MTA Bus Company Orion VII hybrid blank front.jpg

MTA 2006 Orion 7.501 HEV on the M12.jpg		 DaimlerChrysler
Commercial Buses
Orion VII (07.501)
(semi-low floor, hybrid electric)		 2005 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 6490-6689
(200 buses[2])
  • Cummins ISB 5.9L
  • BAE Systems HybriDrive
  • Operated under:
    • MTA Bus: 3500-3562, 3564-3783.
    • New York City Bus: 6490-6905.
  • Replaced all pre-1990 buses.
  • Buses have Hawker XT sealed lead-acid batteries.
  • A bus numbered 3563 was built as part of this order, but has been modified to run on diesel only (see below).
  • Last Orion VIIs ever built (model discontinued after this order).
  • 3548, 3591, 3741, and 6853 are all retired due to separate fire-related incidents.
2006 3500-3562,
3564-3599,
6690-6789
(199 buses[2])
2007 3600-3783,
6790-6905
(300 buses[2])
MTA Bus Orion VII conversion from hybrid to diesel.jpg DaimlerChrysler
Commercial Buses
Orion VII (07.501)
(semi-low floor)		 2006 3563
(1 bus[2])
  • Cummins EPA07 ISL 8.9L
  • Allison Bus Series B400R6 Gen-IV
  • Operated under MTA Bus.
  • Delivered as a hybrid bus similar to 3500-3783 and 6690-6905, and converted as a pilot bus of a since-cancelled project to determine feasibility of converting 3500-3783 into straight diesel units.
MTA New York City Bus 3817-Manhattan.jpg Daimler Buses North America
Orion VII Next Generation (07.501)
(semi-low floor, hybrid electric)		 2007-
2008		 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 3800-3959
(160 buses)
  • Cummins ISB
  • BAE Systems HybriDrive[4]
  • Operated under New York City Bus and MTA Bus.
  • Replaced all pre-1996 40-foot buses and many post-1996 buses.
  • 3800-3959 are equipped with Hawker XT sealed lead-acid batteries, remaining units have A123 lithium-ion batteries.
  • Many units have plexiglass shields, protecting the operator cabin.
  • 4020-4028 are equipped with luggage racks for the Q70 Limited airport bus service.
  • Select units are assigned to Select Bus Service duty on the S79 route (see here).
  • 4619 is retired due to damage from an accident.
MTA Bus Company Orion VII Next Generation bus (model year 2009).jpg 2009 3960-4244,
4330-4630
(585 buses)
  • Cummins ISB 6.7L
  • BAE Systems HybriDrive[4]
MTA New York City Bus Orion VII Next Generation hybrid 4702.jpg 2010 4631-4702
(72 buses)
  • Cummins ISB 6.7L
  • BAE Systems HybriDrive[4]
MTA New York City Bus Nova Bus LFS articulated (2010 - non-Select Bus Service).jpg Nova Bus
LFS
(semi-low floor, articulated)
[5][6]		 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 1200-1289
(90 buses)
  • Operated under New York City Bus.
  • Replaced many 1996-1997 New Flyer D60HF buses.
  • Many buses are assigned to Select Bus Service duty (see here).
  • 1205 is retired due to fire damage.
MTA New York City Bus Nova LFS Rigid (2011).jpg Nova Bus
LFS
(semi low-floor)		 2011 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 8000-8014
(15 buses)
  • Cummins EPA10 ISL9 9.0L
  • Allison B400R6 Gen-IV
  • Operated under New York City Bus.
  • 8017 is out of service due to fire damage.
8015-8089
(75 buses)
  • Cummins EPA10 ISL9 9.0L
  • ZF EcoLife 6AP1400B
MTA Bus Company New Flyer C40LF (2011).jpg
MTA NYC New Flyer C40LF 311.JPG		 New Flyer Industries
C40LF
(semi low-floor, CNG)		 2011-
2013		 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 185-672
(488 buses)
  • Cummins Westport ISL-G 8.9L
  • Allison B400R6 Gen-IV
  • Operated under New York City Bus and MTA Bus.
  • Replaced all 1999-2000 New Flyer C40LFs and CNG Orion Vs.
  • Order delivered as following: 185-319, 491-569, 320-490, 570-672.
  • 570-643 were originally to be built by Daimler Buses North America (Orion) before Orion (winding down operations) transferred the order to New Flyer.[7][8]
    • 644-672 buses were later added to the end of the order via an agreed upon option order.
  • 205 is the 4000th CNG bus built By New Flyer.
  • 631 and 636 are equipped with LED headlights.
  • Model discontinued after this order (and old-styled New Flyer buses ever built).
MTA New York City Bus New Flyer Xcelsior (2011).jpg
MTA New York City New Flyer Xcelsior 4899.jpg		 New Flyer Industries
XD40 "Xcelsior"
(semi low-floor)		 2011 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 4810-4899
(90 buses)
  • Cummins EPA10 ISL9 9.0L
  • Allison B400R6 Gen-IV
  • Operated under New York City Bus.
  • 4899 was originally equipped with a Navistar MaxxForce 9 engine, but was re-equipped with a Cummins engine in 2014.
MTA New York City Bus Orion VII third generation (2011).jpg Daimler Buses North America
Orion VII Third Generation
(07.501, semi low-floor)		 2011-2012 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 7000-7089
(90 buses)
  • Cummins EPA10 ISL9 9.0L
  • ZF Ecolife 6AP1400B
  • Operated under New York City Bus.
  • All assigned to Castleton Bus Depot in Staten Island.
  • Some buses are being equipped with bicycle racks for a one year pilot program.[9]
MTA New York City Bus New Flyer Xcelsior artic XD60 (2012-13).jpg New Flyer Industries
XD60 "Xcelsior"
(semi low-floor, articulated)		 2012 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 4710-4784
(75 buses)
  • Cummins EPA10 ISL9 9.0L
  • Allison B500R6 Gen-V
  • Operated under New York City Bus.
  • Replaced most pre-2000 New Flyer D60 buses.
  • 4710 is the first XD60 ever built.
  • 4710 and 4711 were delivered as 1000 and 1001, respectively, but were renumbered shortly after.
2013 4785-4799
(15 buses)
  • Cummins EPA10 ISL9 9.0L
  • ZF EcoLife 6AP1700B
MTA New York City Bus Nova LFS articulated (2011-12).jpg Nova Bus
LFS
(semi-low floor, articulated)		 2011-2013 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 5253-5363, 5770-5986
(328 buses)
  • Operated under New York City Bus.
  • Replaced all 1996-1998 and most 1999 New Flyer D60 buses.
  • Many buses are assigned to Select Bus Service duty (see here).
  • 5299 is out of service due to damage from an accident.
2014-15 XD40 MTA NYCT bus.jpg New Flyer Industries
XD40 "Xcelsior"
(semi-low floor)		 2014-2015 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 7090-7482
(392 buses)
  • Cummins EPA10 ISL9 9.0L
  • Allison B400R6 Gen-V
  • Operated under:
    • New York City Bus: 7090-7437, 8090-8503.
    • MTA Bus: 7438-7482.
  • Both 40-foot batches of buses are part of a larger order that originally consisted of 690 buses (but was expanded).
  • Replacing many 9000-series Nova Bus RTS & all Orion V buses.
  • Two buses in the Nova LFS order were numbered 8090. The first 8090 was a 2014 Nova LFS model, serving as the pilot bus for the order. It was eventually retired and replaced with a 2015 LFS model, also numbered 8090.[10]
  • Being delivered. Units in revenue service include:
2014-15 MTA NYCT LFS.jpeg Nova Bus
LFS
(semi-low floor)		 2015-2016 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 8090-8503
(414 buses)
  • Cummins EPA13 ISL9 280HP
  • ZF EcoLife 6AP1200B
New Flyer Industries
XD60 "Xcelsior"
(semi low-floor, articulated)		 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). 5364-5491
(128 buses)
  • Cummins EPA13 ISL9
  • ZF Ecolife 6AP1700B
  • Operated under MTA Bus.
  • Being delivered. Units in revenue service include:

Express bus fleet

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Photo Builder and
model name		 Year Numbers
(Total ordered)		 Powertrain
(Engine and transmission
or propulsion system)		 Notes[1]
NYCTA MCI Special 9-11 scheme.jpg Motor Coach Industries
D4500
(commuter coach)		 2001 2140-2209
(70 buses[2])
  • Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L
  • Allison World B500R6 Gen-III
  • Operated under New York City Bus.
  • 2185 (pictured) was damaged in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, but was restored and repainted in a special 9/11 memorial livery and returned to service in 2005.[11] It is slated to be removed from revenue service and preserved by the New York Transit Museum in early 2016.
  • Being retired; around 30 units remain in service.
NYC Transit MCI 2902.jpg 2002 2805-2930
(126 buses[2])
  • Operated under:
    • New York City Bus: 2805-2924.
    • MTA Bus: 2925-2930.
  • 2925-2930 were originally purchased by NYCDOT and leased to New York Bus Service. Originally numbered 7423-7428 and were re-numbered in late May 2015.
  • Being retired.
MTA Bus MCI D4501.jpg
MTA Bus Company MCI D4500CL 3374.jpg

MTA New York City Bus MCI D4500CL (2007).jpg		 Motor Coach Industries
D4500CL
(commuter coach)		 2004-
2007		 3000-3474, 4300-4329
(505 buses[2])
  • Operated under:
    • MTA Bus: 3000-3474.
    • New York City Bus: 4300-4329.
  • Replaced all MCI Classic buses.
MTA New York City Bus MCI D4500CT 2211.jpg
MTA Bus Company MCI D4500CT 2249.jpg		 Motor Coach Industries
D4500CT
(commuter coach)		 2008-
2009		 2210-2250
(41 buses)
  • Caterpillar C13 ACERT 12.5L
  • Allison B500R6 WTEC Gen-IV
  • Operated under:
    • New York City Bus: 2210-2228.
    • MTA Bus: 2229-2250.
  • This order was originally for 126 buses, but only 41 buses were accepted. Additional units that would have been numbered 2251-2268 of this order were sold to New Jersey Transit, where they are currently numbered 7101-7118.
90px Prevost Car
X3-45
(commuter coach)		 2011-
2012		 2400-2489
(90 buses)
  • Volvo D13 SCR EPA 10 12.8L
  • Allison B500R6 Gen-IV
  • Operated under New York City Bus.
  • Replaced most 1997-1998 MCI 102-DLW3SS buses.
  • 2400 (pictured) and 2422 have no front stripe. 2400 was delivered without one, and 2422 was repaired without one following an accident.
MTA New York City Bus MCI D4500CT (2012-13).jpg Motor Coach Industries
D4500CT
(commuter coach)		 2012-
2013		 2251-2304
(54 buses)
  • Cummins ISL9 EPA10 9.0L
  • Allison B500R6 Gen-V
  • Operated under New York City Bus.
  • Replaced most 1997-1998 MCI 102-DLW3SS buses.
2014-15 Prevost car MTA NYCT bus.jpeg Prevost Car
X3-45
(commuter coach)		 2014-
2016		 2490-2789
(300 buses)
  • Volvo D13 SCR EPA 10 12.8L
  • Allison B500R6 Gen-V
  • Operated under New York City Bus.
  • To replace all remaining MCI 102-DLW3SS and D4500 buses.
  • Being delivered, units in revenue service include:
    • 2490-2655, 2657-2702 (All Staten Island Division Bus Depots).

Future fleet

Photo Builder and
model name		 Year Length Numbers
(Total to be ordered)		 Powertrain
(Engine and transmission
or propulsion system)		 Notes
New Flyer Industries
XD60 "Xcelsior"
(semi low-floor, articulated)[12]		 2016-2017 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). (139 buses) Cummins ISL9
  • Ordered for New York City Transit.
  • Awarded split order of 231 buses between New Flyer and Nova Bus.
  • XD60 pilot bus expected to be delivered in July 2016, articulate LFS pilot bus expected in January 2017.
  • To replace remaining New Flyer D60HF buses.
Nova Bus
LFS
(semi low-floor, articulated)[12]		 2017-2018 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). (92 buses) Cummins ISL9
New Flyer Industries
XN40
(semi-low floor, CNG)		 2017 Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). (138 buses) Cummins Westport ISL-G
  • Contract awarded in 2015.
  • MTA New York City Transit.
  • 5 pilot buses to be delivered in September 2016.
  • To replace all 2003 Orion VII CNG buses.
(semi-low floor) TBA Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). (628 buses) Cummins
  • Option order.
  • MTA New York City Transit.
  • To be awarded soon.
  • To replace all remaining Nova Bus RTS-06.

See also

References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 Cumo, Ronald, (February/March 2008 edition) "Taking Technical" section, page 7 MTA's The Leader - Newsletter for Department of Buses Employees, retrieving November 30, 2009.
  3. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 [1]
  5. ↑ [2] MTA buying 90 Nova LFS 62 foot articulated bus order.
  6. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  7. ↑ http://newflyer.com/index/news-app/story.111 "Orion Assigns FTA-funded New York City Transit contract for 74 CNG buses to New Flyer", July 26, 2012, New Flyer
  8. ↑ http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-7153-1-1486333-1-0-0-0-0-0-9293-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html Daimler Buses Reconfigures Operations in North America
  9. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  10. ↑ http://cptdb.ca/wiki/index.php?title=Metropolitan_Transportation_Authority_8090-8503#8090
  11. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 http://web.mta.info/mta/news/books/pdf/151116_1000_Transit&BUS.pdf
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