ABQ RIDE Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 According to recent news from New Flyer, it looks like the Commonwealth of Virginia has signed a statewide deal with New Flyer, where each bus purchased can go to any TA in the state. This is quite a surprise, as both HRT and GRTC are loyal Gillig customers. It seems most New Flyers are confined to the DC area, with the exception of Williamsburg Area Transport. Still, it would be interesting if HRT got some New Flyer buses instead of the usual Gilligs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusMaxx Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 According to recent news from New Flyer, it looks like the Commonwealth of Virginia has signed a statewide deal with New Flyer, where each bus purchased can go to any TA in the state.This is quite a surprise, as both HRT and GRTC are loyal Gillig customers. It seems most New Flyers are confined to the DC area, with the exception of Williamsburg Area Transport. Still, it would be interesting if HRT got some New Flyer buses instead of the usual Gilligs. sounds similar to the Metrolinx program we have here, but its dedicated to NFI. Any details on how the deal works, ie, the state buys some in batches, and whichever agency wants some, gets some, all spec'd the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQ RIDE Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 sounds similar to the Metrolinx program we have here, but its dedicated to NFI. Any details on how the deal works, ie, the state buys some in batches, and whichever agency wants some, gets some, all spec'd the same? I would predict the DC area TAs will probably get the most out of this deal. Still, if either HRT or GRTC need additional buses, this would probably save them some money over buying from Gillig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz2kb Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 According to recent news from New Flyer, it looks like the Commonwealth of Virginia has signed a statewide deal with New Flyer, where each bus purchased can go to any TA in the state.This is quite a surprise, as both HRT and GRTC are loyal Gillig customers. It seems most New Flyers are confined to the DC area, with the exception of Williamsburg Area Transport. Still, it would be interesting if HRT got some New Flyer buses instead of the usual Gilligs. Add Blacksburg Transit serving Virginia Tech as a loyal New Flyer agency in Virginia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
septa105R5/seClip9 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Fairfax Connector has a growing number of New Flyers in Northern Virginia near the D.C. area there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQ RIDE Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Fairfax Connector has a growing number of New Flyers in Northern Virginia near the D.C. area there. Yes, but I already mentioned Northern Virginia/DC Area. I wonder if there was any opposition by HRT or GRTC about giving the contract to New Flyer considering both are loyal Gillig customers. I think a New Flyer DE40LFR would look good in HRT colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiExpress Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Yes, but I already mentioned Northern Virginia/DC Area.I wonder if there was any opposition by HRT or GRTC about giving the contract to New Flyer considering both are loyal Gillig customers. I think a New Flyer DE40LFR would look good in HRT colors. Who said they have to order buses off this contract? They're free to tender their own orders if they so wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQ RIDE Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Who said they have to order buses off this contract? They're free to tender their own orders if they so wish. I completely understand that. However, HRT can save lots of money by simply going with the state contract instead of tendering their own contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailBus63 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 However, HRT can save lots of money by simply going with the state contract instead of tendering their own contract. Only if the NFI statewide pricing is lower than Gillig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
septa105R5/seClip9 Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Arlington Transit (ART) has NABI's in its fleet. Don't know if there's any affect in the future whether they will stick with NABI or New Flyer with this state's agreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowrider257 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I hope if HRT gets some they base these on the peninsula since we need some more buses to replace the retiring 500s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQ RIDE Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I hope if HRT gets some they base these on the peninsula since we need some more buses to replace the retiring 500s. Mostly, it seems that the PENTRAN influence has dominated with bus purchases. Neither PENTRAN nor TRT ever operated New Flyer buses, however, the only Gilligs that TRT ever bought were five Gillig Low Floors in 1999. Considering HRT operates ex-TRT Orion Vs, I wonder why HRT never even considered buying some Orion VIIs or its newer variants. Hopefully this statewide deal with New Flyer is an offer too good for HRT to pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCAreaTransitFan Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 According to recent news from New Flyer, it looks like the Commonwealth of Virginia has signed a statewide deal with New Flyer, where each bus purchased can go to any TA in the state.This is quite a surprise, as both HRT and GRTC are loyal Gillig customers. It seems most New Flyers are confined to the DC area, with the exception of Williamsburg Area Transport. Still, it would be interesting if HRT got some New Flyer buses instead of the usual Gilligs. i hope PRTC transit can get some new flyers we need new buses but they cant due to goverment not funding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQ RIDE Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 According to Wikipedia, it looks like all of HRT's Orion Vs and ex-PENTRAN Gillig Phantoms have been retired. I guess this kills hope for a New Flyer order replacing those buses. Perhaps they could have a chance at replacing the 1999 Gillig Low Floors, as they are now elgible for replacement by FTA guidelines. Well, I take that back, the edit on Wikipedia was just reverted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 DASH of Alexandria is sticking with Gillig for now as of late... unless things have changed in the last year or so. ~Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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