San Diego Metropolitan Transit System 501-512
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System 501-512 were 2008 New Flyer GE35LFR buses built in 2009.
Engine | Propulsion | Seating | Destination Sign |
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Ford 6.8L Triton V10 | ISE ThunderVolt TB40-HG | 30: American Seating InSight | Luminator Horizon |
History
In late May 2007, MTS issued an RFP for ten to twenty 35-foot buses intended for the Superloop service; they received four proposals from North American Bus Industries, DesignLine Corporation, Daimler Buses North America, and New Flyer Industries, with the latter having the winning bid at $7.19 million, followed by NABI at $7.27 million with their 35-LFW gasoline electric model, which was never produced.[1] All units in this series featured frameless windows. They were initially used for the Superloop Rapid BRT service, which began service on June 15, 2009 and later expanded in late 2010. The buses later on suffered severe mechanical and technical issues, leading to premature retirement only after 8 years of service, as a possible consequence of ISE Corporation declaring bankruptcy in August 2010.
Details
Fleet Number |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
VIN | License Plate(s) |
Paint | Division | Status/Disposal | Notes |
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501 | 1/2009 | 5FYU5KY1X8B035057 | 1315090 | Imperial Avenue |
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502 | 1/2009 | 5FYU5KY118B035058 | Imperial Avenue |
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503 | 1/2009 | 5FYU5KY138B035059 | 1315089 | Imperial Avenue |
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Repainted to the MTS Rapid livery in 2015. | ||
504 | 2009 | 5FYU5KY1X8B035060 | 1315140 | Imperial Avenue |
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505 | 2009 | 5FYU5KY118B035061 | 1315211 | Imperial Avenue |
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506 | 2/2009 | 5FYU5KY138B035062 | 1315209 | Imperial Avenue |
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507 | 2/2009 | 5FYU5KY158B035063 | 1315212 | Imperial Avenue |
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508 | 2/2009 | 5FYU5KY178B035064 | 1315213 | Imperial Avenue |
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509 | 2/2009 | 5FYU5KY198B035065 | 1315210 | Imperial Avenue |
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510 | 2/2009 | 5FYU5KY108B035066 | 1495363 (prev. 1315165) |
Imperial Avenue |
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Repainted to the MTS Rapid livery in 2015. | ||
511 | 2/2009 | 5FYU5KY128B035067 | 1315166 | Imperial Avenue |
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512 | 3/2009 | 5FYU5KY148B035068 | 1315164 | Imperial Avenue |
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