Oxford-University Transit Commission

Oxford-University Transit Commission provides public transit service in Oxford, Mississippi and surrounding areas. In addition, the University of Mississippi is in Oxford, and several routes are operated in and around the campus. A demand response paratransit service is also operated.

Service began in October 2008, with operations and management currently contracted to RATP Dev. The City of Oxford and the University of Mississippi both provide local funding for the system which is overseen by a six-member transit commission.

Facilities

Headquarters/Garage

• Address: 409 McElroy Drive, Oxford, MS 38655

Transit Fleet

Accurate as of April 2023.

Active

Fleet Number(s)	Thumbnail	Build Date	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
39-40		2019	Grande West	Vicinity 35’	Cummins B6.7		Temporary lease from manufacturer until 2023 Vicinity buses arrive.
41-44		2018	Grande West	Vicinity 30’	Cummins B6.7		Temporary lease from manufacturer until 2023 Vicinity buses arrive.
45			Grande West	Vicinity 35’	Cummins B6.7		Temporary lease from manufacturer until 2023 Vicinity buses arrive.
1008-1009		2011	Glaval	Apollo			1009 is retired.
1110-1111		2010	Champion	CTS RE			1110 is retired.
1112-1113		2010	Champion	CTS FE
1420-1425		2015	Glaval	Apollo
1529		2005	Gillig	BRT 29' (G29E102R2)	Cummins ISL	Allison B300R	Ex-Charlotte Area Transit System 622.
1730-1731		2017	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins L9
1832-1833		2018	Gillig	Low Floor 40' (G27D102N4)	Cummins L9
2015-2016		2000	Gillig	Low Floor 40’ (G22D102N4)	Detroit Diesel Series 40	Allison B400R	Ex-Foothill Transit F1137, F1108. 2016 is retired.
2020-2022		2006	Gillig	BRT 29' (G29E102R2)	Cummins ISL	Allison B300R	Ex-Charlotte Area Transit System 630, 633-634. 2021 and 2022 are retired.
2023-2024		2002	Gillig	Low Floor 40’ (G27D102N4)	Cummins ISL	Allison B400R	Ex-Charlotte Area Transit System 915, 917.
2201-2207		2022	Ford Starcraft	E-350 Allstar

On Order

Fleet Number(s)	Thumbnail	Year	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
(8)		2023	VMC	Classic 32' (Vi32D)	Cummins B6.7		Replacement units for returned units 1934-1938 and 2139-2141.

Retired

Fleet Number(s)	Thumbnail	Build Date	Manufacturer	Model	Engine	Transmission	Notes
1006-1007		2010	Ford Starcraft	E-350 Allstar	Ford 6.8L Triton V10	Ford 5R110W 5-speed automatic
1014		2010	Glaval	Apollo
1601, 1605, 1609-1610, 1615		2001	Optima	Opus LFB-29	Cummins ISB5.9	Allison B300R	Ex-Charlotte Area Transit System 601-616 series
1627-1628		2016	Ford Coach and Equipment	E-450 Phoenix	Ford 6.8L Triton V10	Ford 5R110W 5-speed automatic
1801-1805		2008	Ford Starcraft	E-350 Allstar			One unit from series listed for auction on govdeals.com in December 2018. VIN - 1FD4E45P48DA88244
1934-1938		2019	Grande West	Vicinity 30’	Cummins B6.7		Returned to manufacturer due to specification non-compliance. 1934 to Midland Penetanguishene Transit 19-905 1935-1936, 1938 to Autobus Yves Séguin et fils 565, 562-563 1937 to Moose Jaw Transit
2139-2141		2021	VMC	Classic 30' (Vi30D)	Cummins B6.7		Returned to manufacturer due to specification non-compliance. To Starkville-MSU Area Rapid Transit.
2017-2019		2000	Nova Bus	LFS	Detroit Diesel Series 40	Allison B400R	Ex-Charlotte Area Transit System 867, 883, 885.
4104		2007	Ford Starcraft	E-350	Ford Power Stroke 6.0L Diesel		Listed for auction on govdeals.com in January 2019. VIN - 1FDWE35P17DA08352
(5)		2016	Grande West	Vicinity 30’	Cummins ISB	ZF Ecolife 1200B	Ex Calgary Transit 1625, 1627, 1630, 1631, 1633. Leased from Grande West beginning August 2019 until arrival of 1934-1938.

External Links

Oxford-University Transit