Blue Bird Q-Bus

Blue Bird Q-Bus
Years of manufacture	1992 to 2001
Length	30 to 37 feet
Width	96 inches
Power/Fuel	Diesel, CNG, LNG

The Blue Bird Q-Bus is a high floor bus built by Blue Bird beginning in 1992. Its applications include tour & charter, commuter, transit, and shuttle. It was available with a rear window.

Specifications

Dimensions

• Length: 30', 35' or and 37'
• Width: 96"
• Height: 124"
• Wheelbase: 151"

Engine

• Cummins ISB
• Cummins B5.9
• Cummins B5.9G (CNG)
• John Deere 6.8 L (CNG)
• John Deere 8.1 L (CNG)

Transmission

• Allison AT-545
• Allison MT-643
• Allison MTB-643
• Allison B300R

Suspension

• Optional air

Brakes

• Eaton "S-Cam" air brakes

Operators

Canada

• Attridge Transportation - Burlington, ON
• Autobus LPR
• Autocar Dupont
• Autobus La Québécoise - Québec City, QC
• Cardinal Coach Lines (FirstGroup plc) - Calgary, AB
• Charter Bus Lines of British Columbia
• Les Tours du Vieux Québec
• Luxury Coach - Concord, ON
• Maverick Coach Lines - Vancouver, BC
• Niagara Airbus - Niagara Falls, ON
• Thompson Transit - Thompson, MB
• Tofino Bus Services - Tofino, BC
• Universal Coach Line - Richmond, BC

United States

• Cedar Rapids Transit - Cedar Rapids, IA
• Glendale Beeline - Glendale, CA
• Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) - Lowell, MA
• Merced County Transit - Merced, CA
• Monterey Park Spirit - Monterey Park, CA
• Rogue Valley Transportation District - Medford, OR
• Sacramento International Airport Shuttle Service - Sacramento, CA
• South Tahoe Area Transit Authority - South Lake Tahoe, CA
• Steamboat Springs Transit - Steamboat Springs, CO
• University Transit Service - University of Virginia
• Vacaville City Coach - Vacaville, CA
• Waukesha Metro Transit - Waukesha, WI
• Yosemite Transportation System - Yosemite National Park

References

• Blue Bird Q Bus Page
  
• Personal notes & sightings