MTA Regional Bus Operations bus fleet

The MTA Regional Bus Operations bus fleet comprises over 5,800 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, 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

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. Buses run on diesel fuel unless noted otherwise (in the "Builder and model name" column).

Local and limited bus fleet

Built from 1996 to 2010

Builder and model name	Year	Length	Numbers (Total ordered)	Powertrain (Engine and transmission or propulsion system)	Operator	Notes
Nova Bus RTS-06 (T80-206)	1996	40 ft (12.19 m)	8752-9349 (598 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50 8.5L Allison VR-731 ATEC 3-Speed	MTA Bus	Originally operated under New York City Bus. Being retired; 31 units remain in service. 8797 became a Metrocard Bus. 9207 became an NYPD unit.
	1997-1998		9350-9699 (350 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50 8.5L Allison VR-731 ATEC 3-Speed	NYCT	Being retired; 52 units remain in service.
	1998-1999		4900-5075 5125-5249 (301 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50 8.5L Allison VR-731 ATEC 3-Speed	NYCT & MTA Bus	All units were originally operated under New York City Bus. 8 units were written off due to damage from accidents.
	1998-1999		5076-5124 (49 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50 8.5L ZF Ecomat-2 5HP592C	NYCT & MTA Bus
New Flyer Industries D60HF (articulated)	1999	60 ft (18.29 m)	5252-5509 (258 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50 8.5L Allison B500R5 Gen-III	NYCT	Being retired; 15 units remain in service. Most remaining units have been renumbered
New Flyer Industries D60HF (articulated)	2002-2003	60 ft (18.29 m)	5510-5769 (260 Buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR 8.5L Allison B500R5 WTEC Gen-III		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, 5657, 5699, & 5761 were written off due to separate accidents.
DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses Orion VII (07.501) (semi-low floor, CNG)	2002-2003	40 ft (12.19 m)	7560-7684 (125 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50G EGR 8.5L (CNG fuel) Allison B400R5 WTEC Gen-III		7640 & 7672 were retired due to fire damage.
	2004		7685-7819 (135 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50G EGR 8.5L (CNG fuel) ZF Ecomat-2 5HP592C (see notes)		7691 & 7746 were initially repowered with Cummins-Westport ISL-G engines and re-geared with Allison B400R WTEC transmissions, but were repowered again with Doosan GL11K engines. 7691 was retired due to mechanical issues.
DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses Orion VII (07.501) (semi-low floor, hybrid electric)	2004		6365-6489 (125 buses)	Cummins ISB 5.9L BAE Systems HybriDrive with Hawker XT sealed lead-acid batteries (see notes)		6365 was briefly loaned to the SEPTA as demonstrator bus 3999 in the spring of 2005.^[1] 6401, 6402, 6468 and 6485 were retrofitted with A123 lithium-ion batteries.^[2]
	2005		6490-6689 (200 buses)			3563 was modified to run on diesel only. It used a Cummins EPA07 ISL 8.9L engine and an Allison B400R6 Gen-IV transmission. 3548, 3741 and 6853 were retired due to accidents.
	2006-2007		3500-3783 6690-6905 (498 buses)		NYCT & MTA Bus
Daimler Buses North America Orion VII Next Generation (07.501) (semi-low floor, hybrid electric)	2007-2008	41.2 ft (12.56 m)	3800-3959 (160 buses)	Cummins ISB BAE Systems HybriDrive with Hawker XT sealed lead-acid batteries^[3]		Many units have plexiglass shields, protecting the operator cabin. Some buses are assigned to Select Bus Service routes (see here). 4137 and 4619 were written off due to damage from accidents.
	2009-2010	41.2 ft (12.56 m)	3960-4278 4330-4702 (657 buses)	Cummins ISB 6.7L BAE Systems HybriDrive with A123 lithium-ion batteries.^[2]^[3]
Nova Bus LFS Artic (semi-low floor, articulated)	2010	62 ft (18.90 m)	1200-1289 (90 buses)	Cummins ISL-330 8.9L ZF Ecomat-4 6HP604C	NYCT	1233-1285 are assigned to Select Bus Service routes (see here). 1205 was retired due to fire damage.

Built from 2011 to 2017

Since 2016, buses feature a new gold & blue scheme, USB charging ports, and free Wi-Fi to promote the next generation of buses as announced by Governor Andrew Cuomo.^[4]

Builder and model name	Year	Length	Numbers (Total ordered)	Powertrain (Engine and transmission or propulsion system)	Operator	Notes^[5]
Nova Bus LFS (semi low-floor)	2011	40 ft (12.19 m)	8000-8014 (15 buses)	Cummins EPA10 ISL9 9.0L Allison B400R6 Gen-IV	NYCT	8000-8014 have an asymmetric front door arrangement (one door wider than the other) and Thermo King AC units, whereas 8015-8089 have a symmetric door configuration and Carrier AC units. 8017 was retired due to fire damage.
Nova Bus LFS (semi low-floor)	2011	40 ft (12.19 m)	8015-8089 (75 buses)	Cummins EPA10 ISL9 9.0L ZF EcoLife 6AP1400B	NYCT
New Flyer Industries C40LF (semi low-floor, CNG)	2011-2013	40.83 ft (12.44 m)	185-672 (488 buses)	Cummins Westport ISL-G 8.9L Allison B400R6 Gen-IV	NYCT & MTA Bus	Replaced all remaining pre-2002 CNG-fueled buses. 570-643 were originally to be built by Orion before Orion folded. 205 is the 4000th CNG bus built By New Flyer.
New Flyer Industries XD40 "Xcelsior" (semi low-floor)	2011	41 ft (12.50 m)	4810-4899 (90 buses)	Cummins EPA10 ISL9 9.0L Allison B400R6 Gen-IV	NYCT	4899 was originally equipped with a Navistar MaxxForce 9 engine, but was re-equipped with a Cummins ISL engine in 2014.
Daimler Buses North America Orion VII Third Generation (07.501, semi low-floor)	2011	41.2 ft (12.56 m)	7000-7089 (90 buses)	Cummins EPA10 ISL9 9.0L ZF Ecolife 6AP1400B		7052-7089 are equipped with bike racks for a one year pilot program.^[6]
Nova Bus LFS Artic (semi-low floor, articulated)	2011-2013	62 ft (18.90 m)	5253-5363 5770-5986 (328 buses)	Cummins EPA10 ISL9 9.0L ZF EcoLife 6AP1700B		Replaced all remaining 1996-1998 New Flyer D60HFs and most 1999 New Flyer D60HFs. Many units are assigned to Select Bus Service routes (see here). 5299 is out of service due to damage from an accident.
New Flyer Industries XD60 "Xcelsior" (semi low-floor, articulated)	2012-2013	60.83 ft (18.54 m)	4710-4784 (75 buses)	Cummins EPA10 ISL9 9.0L Allison B500R6 Gen-V		Replaced most 1999-2000 New Flyer D60HFs. 4710 is the first XD60 ever built. 4710 and 4711 were delivered as 1000 and 1001.
	2013	60.83 ft (18.54 m)	4785-4799 (15 buses)	Cummins EPA10 ISL9 9.0L ZF EcoLife 6AP1700B
New Flyer Industries XD40 "Xcelsior" (semi-low floor)	2014- 2015	41.2 ft (12.56 m)	7090-7482 (392 buses)	Cummins EPA10 ISL9 9.0L Allison B400R6 Gen-V	NYCT & MTA Bus	Part of a large order that originally consisted of 690 buses but was expanded. Replaced many remaining pre-2000 buses. Around 60 buses are assigned to Select Bus Service Routes. 7442 & 7467 are out of service due to damage from separate accidents.
Nova Bus LFS (semi-low floor)	2015-2016	40 ft (12.19 m)	8090-8503 (414 buses)	Cummins EPA13 ISL9 280HP ZF EcoLife 6AP1400B	NYCT
New Flyer Industries XD60 "Xcelsior" (semi low-floor, articulated)	2015-2016	60.83 ft (18.54 m)	5364-5438 (75 buses)	Cummins EPA13 ISL9 ZF Ecolife 6AP1700B	MTA Bus	Replaced some remaining 1999 New Flyer D60HFs and 1996 RTS-06s. First units to have USB charging ports and free Wi-Fi on board.
	2016-2017	60.83 ft (18.54 m)	5987-6125 (139 buses)	Cummins EPA13 ISL9 Allison B500R6 Gen V	NYCT	To replace all pre-2003 New Flyer D60HFs and some 2003 New Flyer D60HFs. Only 5987 is in service; remainder of fleet to be delivered.
New Flyer Industries XN40 "Xcelsior" (semi low-floor, CNG)	2016-2017	41.2 ft (12.56 m)	673-810 (138 buses)	Cummins Westport ISL-G ZF EcoLife 6AP1400B	NYCT	To replace all 2003 CNG-fueled Orion VIIs. Only 677 is in service; remainder of fleet to be delivered.

Express bus fleet

All express buses in the fleet are 45 ft (13.72 m) long.

Builder and model name	Year	Numbers (Total ordered)	Powertrain (Engine and transmission or propulsion system)	Operator	Notes^[5]
Motor Coach Industries D4500 (commuter coach)	2001	2140-2209 (70 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L Allison World B500R6 Gen-III	MTA Bus	Originally operated under New York City Bus. Only 2204 & 2209 remain in service.
Motor Coach Industries D4500 (commuter coach)	2002	2805-2924, 2926 (121 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L Allison World B500R6 Gen-III	NYCT & MTA Bus	2926 was inherited by MTA Bus from New York Bus Service. Most units retired.
Motor Coach Industries D4500CL (commuter coach)	2004- 2007	3000-3474, 4300-4329 (505 buses)	Caterpillar C13 ACERT 12.5L Allison B500R6 WTEC Gen-III		Replaced all MCI Classics. 3158 is out of service due to damage from an accident.
Motor Coach Industries D4500CT (commuter coach)	2008	2210-2250 (41 buses)	Caterpillar C13 ACERT 12.5L Allison B500R6 WTEC Gen-IV		Replaced some 1998-1999 MCI 102-DLW3SSs. Order originally consisted of 126 buses, but only 41 buses were accepted. Additional units that would have been numbered 2251-2268 were sold to New Jersey Transit as 7101-7118.
Prevost Coach X3-45 (commuter coach)	2011	2400-2489 (90 buses)	Volvo D13 SCR EPA 10 12.8L Allison B500R6 Gen-IV	NYCT	Replaced all 1998 MCI 102-DLW3SSs and most 1999 MCI 102-DLW3SSs.
Motor Coach Industries D4500CT (commuter coach)	2013	2251-2304 (54 buses)	Cummins ISL9 EPA10 9.0L Allison B500R6 Gen-V		Replaced all 1998 MCI 102-DLW3SSs and most 1999 MCI 102-DLW3SSs. 2304 is out of service due to damage from an accident.
Prevost Coach X3-45 (commuter coach)	2014- 2016	2490-2789 (300 buses)	Volvo D13 SCR EPA 10 12.8L Allison B500R6 Gen-V		Replaced almost all pre-2002 express buses and many 2002 MCI D4500s. 2755 is out of service due to fire damage.

Future fleet

Builder and model name	Year	Length	Numbers (Total to be ordered)	Powertrain (Engine and transmission or propulsion system)	Notes
Nova Bus LFS Artic (semi low-floor, articulated)^[7]	2017- 2018	62 ft (18.90 m)	5439-5530 (92 buses)	Cummins ISL9 ZF Ecolife 6AP1700B	Part of split order of 231 buses between New Flyer and Nova Bus. Comes with an option for 300 more buses. Pilot bus expected in January 2017.
New Flyer Industries XN60 "Xcelsior" (semi-low floor, articulated, CNG)^[7]	2017	60.83 ft (18.54 m)	1000-1109 (110 buses)	Cummins Westport ISL-G ZF EcoLife 6AP1700B	For New York City Transit. To replace all remaining 2004 CNG-fueled Orion VIIs, and to supply longer buses for overcrowded routes.
(commuter coach)	2017- 2019	45 ft (13.72 m)	(257 buses)		Contract to be awarded in 2016. For MTA Bus. To replace all remaining MCI D4500s and some MCI D4500CLs.
(semi-low floor)	2018- 2019	40 ft (12.19 m)	(200 buses)		Contract to be awarded in 2018-2019. For New York City Transit. To replace all remaining Nova Bus RTSs.
(semi-low floor, hybrid)	2018- 2019	40 ft (12.19 m)	(75 buses)		Contract to be awarded in 2017 (pushed due to Governor Andrew Cuomo's request for more hybrid buses). For New York City Transit. To replace all remaining 2004 Orion VII Hybrids.
(semi-low floor, electric)	2018- 2019	40 ft (12.19 m)	(50 buses)		Contract to be awarded in 2018-2019. For New York City Transit. Test electric buses for NYCT (M42 and B42 only).
(semi-low floor, articulated)	2018- 2019	60 ft (18.29 m)	(190 buses)		Contract to be awarded in 2018-2019. For MTA New York City Transit. To replace all remaining New Flyer D60HFs.
(semi-low floor, articulated)	2018- 2019	60 ft (18.29 m)	(53 buses)		Contract to be awarded in 2018-2019. For MTA Bus. To supply buses for Woodhaven Blvd Select Bus Service and to retire older buses operated under MTA Bus.
(semi-low floor)	2018- 2019	40 ft (12.19 m)	(41 buses)		Contract to be awarded in 2018-2019. For MTA Bus. To retire older buses operated under MTA Bus.

References

↑ "Philadelphia Transit Vehicles: Fleet Oddballs/Demos - Past Demos". philadelphiatransitvehicles.info.
1 2 "Bus Company Committee Meeting January 2010" (PDF). Metropolitan Transportation Authority. January 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-12-18. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
1 2
↑ "MTA | news | 2,042 New Buses to Have Free Wi-Fi and USB Charging Ports by 2020". www.mta.info. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
1 2 "MTA/NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT Roster". angelfire.com.
↑ "Bicycle racks will be added on some MTA buses for 1-year pilot program". Daily News. August 31, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
1 2 http://web.mta.info/mta/news/books/pdf/151116_1000_Transit&BUS.pdf

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