Phoenix Bus Channel Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 10 hours ago, The XDE60 said: They have grayed out 6498, but 6495 has not been grayed out yet. I honestly think 6499 will the next to auction. Makes sense. It was last tracked a few weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XDE60 Posted June 6, 2022 Report Share Posted June 6, 2022 As read on TransSee, the lowest 2013 Phoenix C40LFR in service is 5008 over this weekend. When replacements commence, will the city tackle the First Transit-West facility buses first? As 40 Gilligs are to be delivered later this year, will their destination signs be amber like those on the 2015-2020 Gilligs on routes at present? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XDE60 Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 Here is the VIN for 7014- 1M8D4W914MC083068 Its license plate is 1ZA0YE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Bus Channel Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 Does anyone here know 5109's whereabouts? It was last online in July after a fatal accident and I have no idea if it was retired or is being fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XDE60 Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 Breaking news, bus 6499 will auction this month. Wonder why the wiki grayed out 6498 but not 6495, given they both sold last month... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3we Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 The bid for the "Green-Technology" buses is on the street. New Flyer, Nova, Gillig, Proterra attended the Pre-Offer Conference. Bid closes in July, award probably in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XDE60 Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 With 6897 out of service for a couple months, does anybody know its status on repairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3we Posted June 16, 2022 Report Share Posted June 16, 2022 I'm not sure. 12News photos: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Bus Channel Posted June 17, 2022 Report Share Posted June 17, 2022 I thought 4515-4517 might've been retired, but they all went online again today after two months. Also 1594 still appears to be kicking although it hasn't been on route since February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valleyman Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 6897 is retired after the crash , would cost more to fix it then replace it On 6/16/2022 at 11:58 AM, The XDE60 said: With 6897 out of service for a couple months, does anybody know its status on repairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glennwood Road Ent. Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/16/2022 at 7:43 PM, 3we said: I'm not sure. 12News photos: Did the bus driver was drunk when hitting at the high speed on the freeway back to the yard before the bus turned over? the drive shaft underneath the bus is missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valleyman Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, Glennwood Road Ent. said: Did the bus driver was drunk when hitting at the high speed on the freeway back to the yard before the bus turned over? the drive shaft underneath the bus is missing the tire popped and made the tire rod break and flipped and caught fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Bus Channel Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 Looks like 6495 and 6498 are relisted for auction this month, although they are now shown without any Valley Metro branding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XDE60 Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 I have a feeling that 6500 will be the next 2007 D40LFR to auction, after 6495, 6498 and 6499. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Bus Channel Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 2 hours ago, The XDE60 said: I have a feeling that 6500 will be the next 2007 D40LFR to auction, after 6495, 6498 and 6499. It could also be 6492, given that it was last online over a week ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Bus Channel Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 11 hours ago, Phoenix Bus Channel said: It could also be 6492, given that it was last online over a week ago. Update: It would definitely have to be 6492 because 6500 was on route today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Bus Channel Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 7016 entered service today for a PM run on the 573. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XDE60 Posted June 23, 2022 Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 Today's light auction: *6495 (resale), 6498 (resale)- $8,250 *6499- $3,200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3we Posted June 24, 2022 Report Share Posted June 24, 2022 6 hours ago, The XDE60 said: Today's light auction: *6495 (resale), 6498 (resale)- $8,250 *6499- $3,200 They got more money for the first two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XDE60 Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 Does anybody know the current status of 8105 (last recorded Feb 15, 2022 at 1:18pm) and 8106 (last recorded Mar 8, 2022 at 10:49am)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3we Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 8105 is showing at Megan's, so likely getting body work..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Bus Channel Posted June 27, 2022 Report Share Posted June 27, 2022 4 hours ago, The XDE60 said: Does anybody know the current status of 8105 (last recorded Feb 15, 2022 at 1:18pm) and 8106 (last recorded Mar 8, 2022 at 10:49am)? 8106, along with a good few other buses, currently have been sitting at the First Transit yard for a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3we Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 The latest RPTA budget shows that for FY 2023 (which starts Friday), it plans to acquire 48 "standard buses", 8 battery electric buses, 3 circulators, and 6 MCIs. What's interesting is that the New Flyer contract runs out in September, and there is no new bid on the horizon. And there is no contract price for electric buses (and related equipment). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XDE60 Posted June 28, 2022 Report Share Posted June 28, 2022 4 hours ago, 3we said: The latest RPTA budget shows that for FY 2023 (which starts Friday), it plans to acquire 48 "standard buses", 8 battery electric buses, 3 circulators, and 6 MCIs. What's interesting is that the New Flyer contract runs out in September, and there is no new bid on the horizon. And there is no contract price for electric buses (and related equipment). In theory, maybe the standard buses can be 40-foot Gillig Low Floors, like for Phoenix with 40 on order, or a New Flyer renewal. As for circulators, will they be cutaways or smaller Gillig Low Floors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3we Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 RPTA buys for the surrounding city services. 1585/1586/1588 (Mesa Buzz) are 2013, while 1587 is a 2014. The Buckeye Circulator bus is also a 2014, but I'm not sure that still runs. The replacements are probably for Buzz, which should be Starcrafts or ARBOCs. I'm wondering if New Flyers have already been ordered (on the current contract), and will be received (and paid for) in the coming fiscal year. The contract price from five years ago (even with escalations) has to be a whole lot better than anything contracted for this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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