Metropolitan Transportation Authority Eastchester Depot
Eastchester Depot (Depot Code: EC) is one of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 30 depots. It provides the expresses buses for the eastern Bronx's express routes as well as two local routes (Formed from the split of the QBx1). It was built in 1970 for use by New York Bus Service, until it's takeover by the MTA on July 1st, 2005, which was also when the depot was dubbed "Eastchester Depot". In addition to providing buses for revenue service, Eastchester serves as the site where retired buses are parked. At Eastchester, parts are removed from them, scrap preparatory work is performed, and they sit awaiting a tow truck to take them to the scrapper's site. Reserve, and museum buses are also stored at Eastchester, as well as many buses undergoing overhauls/repairs. It is currently operated by the MTA Bus Company.
Address: 3320 Tillotson Ave., Bronx, NY 10475
Routes
Local Service
Bx23
Q50
Express Routes
BxM6
BxM7
BxM8
BxM9
BxM10
QM2
QM20
QM32
Fleet
Eastchester's fleet fluctuates weekly, with bus moves occurring very frequently. Therefore, it is impossible to always provide an up-to-date list of buses assigned to the depot. The following table will be updated if any important, notable, or numerous moves occur.
Last updated: 3/22/2024
Fleet Numbers | Manufacturer | Model | Total | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
1382-1429 | Prevost | X3-45 | 48 | |
3275, 3307-3309 | MCI | D4500CL | 4 | |
3368-3370, 3372-3374, 3393-3395, 3397, 3401-3403, 3407, 3409, 3417-3418, 3420-3423, 3425-3426, 3428-3430, 3432-3436, 3438-3446, 3448-3455, 3457 | MCI | D4500CL | 49 | |
4247 | OBI | Orion VII NG HEV | 1 | |
4345, 4485, 4487-4488, 4506, 4588 | OBI | Orion VII NG HEV | 6 | |
7445, 7448, 7454, 7461, 7470, 7481 | New Flyer | XD40 | 6 | Training units |
9354-9387 | New Flyer | XD40 | 34 | |
Depot Summary | 148 |