GO Transit 2138-2148
GO Transit 2138-2148 were MCI D4500 buses acquired new in November 2002. All buses in this series were equipped with wheelchair lifts and had two wheelchair positions through seat adjustment.
A tender for the refurbishment of 49 buses was put out in February 2008. Eastway was awarded the contract and the buses began being refurbished later in 2008 and into 2009. The refurbishment included a mechanical overhaul and updating the livery to the livery introduced with the 2008 D4500CTs and Enviro500s.
The coaches were delivered with 57 seats, with some of the seats featuring cup holders. Due to damage, these were gradually removed. A fleet-wide removal of the row of seats beside the wheelchair access door took place in 2013 in an effort to expedite wheelchair loading. This row of seats had to slide forward on a track to make space for the wheelchair, however the track would frequently become clogged with debris and inhibit motion.
In 2012, Metrolinx awarded INIT a contract to equip the GO Transit fleet with intelligent transportation systems. These include computer aided dispatch, automatic vehicle location, on-board mobile data terminals, automatic passenger counting, next stop announcements, in-vehicle variable message signs, real-time vehicle diagnostics and interfaces to existing destination signs, bike rack sensors and wheelchair lift sensors. Installation took place in 2013.
| Engine | Transmission | Seating | Destination sign |
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| Detroit Diesel Series 60 370 hp | Allison B500R6 6 speed | 55: Otaco 2095 Recliner | Luminator Horizon |
Details
| Fleet number |
Thumbnail | Date | VIN | License plate |
Paint | Bike rack |
Status/Disposal | Notes |
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| 2138 | 2002 | 1M8PDMRA93P055551 | 405 0BF (prev. BK8 049) |
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Retired | ||
| 2139 | 
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2002 | 1M8PDMRA03P055552 | 400 7BF (prev. BK8 050) |
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Retired Sold to Monsey Trails as 7721. |
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| 2140 | 2002 | 1M8PDMRA23P055553 | 796 2BH (prev. BN8 641; BL2 728) |
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Retired Sold to Go New York Tours as 004. |
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| 2141 | 
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2002 | 1M8PDMRA43P055554 | 410 5BF (prev. BL2 729) |
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Retired | |
| 2142 | 2002 | 1M8PDMRA63P055555 | 580 1BF (prev. BL2 730) |
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Retired Sold to Academy Bus Lines as 1917. |
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| 2143 | 
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2002 | 1M8PDMRA83P055556 | 402 6BF (prev. BL2 731) |
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Retired Sold to Royal Charter Services as A0002. |
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| 2144 | 
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2002 | 1M8PDMRAX3P055557 | 578 2BF (prev. BL2 732) |
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Retired | |
| 2145 | 
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2002 | 1M8PDMRA13P055558 | 410 9BF (prev. BL2 733) |
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Retired Sold to Academy Bus Lines as 1918. |
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| 2146 | 
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2002 | 1M8PDMRA33P055559 | 574 6BF (prev. BL2 734) |
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Retired Sold to Monroe Bus Corporation 831. |
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| 2147 | 
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2002 | 1M8PDMRAX3P055560 | 414 9BF (prev. BL2 735) |
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Retired | |
| 2148 | 2002 | 1M8PDMRA13P055561 | 555 1BF (prev. BL2 736) |
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Retired Sold to Unique Limousines / Toronto Limo Rentals (license plate 691 4BJ). |
