New Flyer Industries D45S
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| Years of manufacture | 1998 to 1999 |
| Length | 45 feet |
| Width | 102 inches |
The New Flyer Industries D45S, named the Viking was New Flyer's attempt at creating a commuter coach bus. Due to competition from other manufacturers, as well as a general lack of customers for the unique vehicle, the Viking was only produced for two years (1998 to 1999) and subsequently discontinued.
Houston, TX and New York, NY were the only customers to purchase the Viking new. Houston's 101 Viking coaches are used on its express routes, and New York's owned three that were confined to the X51 route. All of New York's have been retired as have some of Houston's. Some are finding their way into the second hand market.
Demonstrator/engineering units
Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses
| Fleet number | Thumbnail | Year | VIN | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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| 1998 | 18596 | |||||
| 1998 | 18597 | Sold to Houston METRO 4700. |
Operators
United States 
- Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) - Houston & Harris County , TX
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York City Transit Authority) - New York, NY
- The Bus - Montebello, CA
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