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The '''[[Nova Bus]] LFS Artic''' is an [[Articulated Bus|articulated]] version of the [[Nova Bus LFS]] made for high ridership routes or Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems. There were a few prototypes built before it's formal | The '''[[Nova Bus]] LFS Artic''' is an [[Articulated Bus|articulated]] version of the [[Nova Bus LFS]] made for high ridership routes or Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems. There were a few prototypes built before it's formal unveiling at the 2007 CUTA TransExpo. | ||
The first prototype was built using the front section of a first generation LFS and the rear portion of a second generation LFS. A second, more refined prototype was built in 2005. Both prototypes had the same left side engine placement as the 40 foot LFS, however the production models have the new rear center engine placement. | The first prototype was built using the front section of a first generation LFS and the rear portion of a second generation LFS. A second, more refined prototype was built in 2005. Both prototypes had the same left side engine placement as the 40 foot LFS, however the production models have the new rear center engine placement. | ||
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* Demoed with [[Société_de_transport_de_Sherbrooke|ST Sherbrooke]] in Aug. 2008 | * Demoed with [[Société_de_transport_de_Sherbrooke|ST Sherbrooke]] in Aug. 2008 | ||
* Operated with the [[Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York|MTA of New York]] as 0054 from Jan. to Feb. 2009 | * Operated with the [[Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York|MTA of New York]] as 0054 from Jan. to Feb. 2009 | ||
* Sold to [[Saint John Transit]] 61878 in | * Sold to [[Saint John Transit]] as 61878 in Sept. 2009 | ||
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* Operated with [[STM]] in Mar. 2008 and Oct. 2008 | * Operated with [[STM]] in Mar. 2008 and Oct. 2008 | ||
* Operated with [[RTC]] from Apr. to May 2008 and from July to Aug. 2008 | * Operated with [[RTC]] from Apr. to May 2008 and from July to Aug. 2008 | ||
* Sold to [[Saint John Transit]] 61879 in | * Sold to [[Saint John Transit]] as 61879 in Sept. 2009 | ||
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