Saskatoon Transit 9701-9707

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Saskatoon Transit 9701-9707 are New Flyer Industries D40LF buses built in August 1997.

All units were delivered in the Gold LEAF scheme, and have been repainted into the Blue/White scheme. They have had their taillights replaced with LED lights.

Engine Transmission Seating Destination sign
Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R 36 Luminator Horizon (Prev. Rollsign)

Details

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Fleet Number Thumbnail VIN License plate(s) Status/Disposal Notes
9701 2FYD2LL08VU017638 884 KEA

(prev. 867 JEQ; 957 EWC; 986 BXY; GCS 948)

Retired
In October 2019
  • Last in service in July 2019.
9702   2FYD2LL0XVU017639 958 EWC

(prev. 987 BXY; GCS 949)

Retired
In April 2016.

Promotional Bus

  • Last in service in April 2016.
  • Converted to a promotional bus in early 2018.
  • Bus used for “Stuff a bus” events and for City events. Passenger seats removed from bus.
9703   2FYD2LL06VU017640 678 KCW

(prev. 937 JEQ; 959 EWC; 988 BXY; GCS 901)

Retired
In January 2020
  • Last in service in November 2019.
9704   2FYD2LL08VU017641 107 EWC

(prev. 989 BXY; GCS 902)

Retired
In February 2018

Total loss collision on February 14th, 2018.

  • Was one of the last D40LFs to run in the LEAF scheme.
  • Rebuilt in September 2011.
9705 2FYD2LL0XVU017642 960 EWC

(prev 990 BXY; 849 BBH; GCS 903)

Retired
In March 2017
  • Was once a 'Bio Bus' (converted to run on canola oil) but was returned back to diesel in 2004.
  • First bus to be painted into Blue / White paint scheme in June 2006.
  • Bus was repainted only, never rebuilt.
  • Last in service in February 2017.
9706   2FYD2LL01VU017643 625 JTC

(prev. 889 JDU; 961 EWC; 991 BXY; GCS 904)

Active
  • Last bus in series to run in the LEAF scheme.
  • Rebuilt March 2012.
  • Last in service in September 2020.
9707   2FYD2LL03VU017644 807 JLX

(prev. 962 EWC; 990 BXY; GCS 905)

Retired
In February 2016
  • Received DART paint scheme in July 2006, repainted to Blue / White scheme in June 2007.
  • Last in service in January 2016.

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