Metro Transit (Minnesota) 8700-8707
Metro Transit (Minnesota) 8700-8707 are 2019 New Flyer Industries XE60 buses. These are the first electric articulated buses to operate in the State of Minnesota. These buses operate exclusively on the METRO C Line, a bus rapid transit route that serves Downtown Minneapolis, North Minneapolis, and Brooklyn Center. These buses were ordered in 2018.[1]
These buses, along with Metro Transit's 8100 series, are unique in that they have names given by local community organizations located on the C Line corridor.[2]
Due to garage charger problems, these buses were taken out of service in July and October 2019.[3] At a Metropolitan Council meeting in July 2019, the General Manager of Metro Transit reported having to import older model chargers from British Columbia in order to ensure the electric buses are able to continue serving the route.[4][5] These buses returned to service on the week of October 29, 2019.[6]
As of April 27, 2020, Metro Transit General Manager Wes Kooistra reports only 6 of 8 electric buses are available for revenue service.[7] The GM also reported that they were able to negotiate longer warranties for the buses and associated chargers.
These buses are equipped with USB chargers.
| Motor | Transmission | Seating | Destination Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens PEM 1DB2016 ZF AVE130 |
None | 46: American Seating Vision 4: American Seating BC55 |
Luminator Horizon White |
Details
| Fleet Number | Thumbnail | Date | VIN | License Plate | Garage | Name | Status/Disposal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8700 | 5FYB8YJ1XKB071351 | None | Heywood | Active |
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| 8701 | 01/2019 | 5FYB8YJ11KB071352 | None | Heywood | Active | |||
| 8702 | 2019 | 5FYB8YJ13KB071353 | None | Heywood | Active | |||
| 8703 | 2019 | 5FYB8YJ15KB071354 | None | Heywood | Active |
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| 8704 | _8704-a.jpg)
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2019 | 5FYB8YJ17KB071355 | None | Heywood | Active |
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| 8705 | 2019 | 5FYB8YJ19KB071356 | None | Heywood | Active |
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| 8706 | _8706-a.jpg)
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2019 | 5FYB8YJ10KB071357 | None | Heywood | Cia Siab | Active |
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| 8707 | 2019 | 5FYB8YJ12KB071358 | None | Heywood | Active |
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References
- ↑ METRO Magazine: New Flyer to supply 60-foot electric buses for Minn. Metro's BRT line
- ↑ Metro Transit C Line Update, February 2019
- ↑ Star Tribune: Metro Transit's first electric buses temporarily removed from service
- ↑ VIDEO: Met Council Transportation Committee meeting, July 22, 2019
- ↑ Met Council Transportation Committee meeting, July 22, 2019 Minutes
- ↑ Metropolitan Council: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Transportation Committee, October 28, 2019
- ↑ Metropolitan Council Transportation Committee Meeting April 27, 2020