Metropolitan Transportation Authority retired bus fleet

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This is a list of retired buses once operated by subsidiaries of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Original owners of all units are listed below.

  1. NYCTA: New York City Transit Authority (New York City Bus)
  2. MaBSTOA: Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority
  3. MTA Bus: MTA Bus Company
  4. MSBA: Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority (Long Island Bus)
  5. B&T: MTA Bridges & Tunnels

Details

NYCTA buses acquired in 1950-1959

Fleet Numbers Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Operating Agency Notes
1-190 1959 GMC TDH-5301 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH NYCTA

NYCTA and MaBSTOA buses acquired in 1960-1969

Fleet
Numbers
Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Operating
Agency
Notes
501-805 1960 GMC TDH-5301 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH NYCTA
MaBSTOA
1001–1130 1961 GMC TDH-5301 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH NYCTA
MaBSTOA
2001-2175 1962 GMC TDH-5301 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH NYCTA 2151 is preserved by the New York Transit Museum.
3101-3220 1960 GMC TDH-5301 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH NYCTA
MaBSTOA
Had padded seats until they were replaced by hard plastic seats in the late 60s.
3301-3555,
3601-3950
1963 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-7 NYCTA
MaBSTOA
3301-3555 was operated by MaBSTOA.
4000-4202 1969 Flxible 111CC-D5-1 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 NYCTA
MaBSTOA
Some units transferred to MSBA.
4600-4727 1969 Flxible 111CC-D5-1 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 NYCTA
MaBSTOA
5001-5165 1964 Flxible F2D6V-401-1 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Spicer 184 NYCTA 5117 preserved by the New York Transit Museum.
5201-5525 1965 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-7 MaBSTOA 7 units sold to MSBA.
5601-5790 1965 Flxible F2D6V-401-1 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Spicer 184 NYCTA
6401-6900 1965-1966 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-7 MaBSTOA 7 units sold to MSBA.
8001-8202,
8301-8780
1966 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-7 NYCTA
MaBSTOA
  • Air conditioned buses.
  • 8301-8780 operated by MaBSTOA.
  • 8602 used as a Roadeo Bus for some years, cut down to 35 ft.
  • 8466 preserved by the New York Transit Museum.
8801-8933 1968 GMC T6H-5305A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 NYCTA
MaBSTOA
8928 preserved by the New York Transit Museum.

NYCTA and MaBSTOA buses acquired in 1970-1979

Fleet
Numbers
Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Operating Agency Notes
D1-D8 1976 Leyland A-N-68A-2L NYCTA
  • Long-term double decker demonstration in Manhattan
  • Retired in 1978
  • (Re-)Numbered DD1-DD8 at some point?
4300-4499 1971 GMC T6H-5305A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 NYCTA
4500-4505 1973 GMC T6H-5310A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 NYCTA
MaBSTOA
4500-4505 were operated by MaBSTOA.
4800-4919 1973 GMC T6H-5309A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 NYCTA
6000-6163 1972 GMC T6H-5309A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 NYCTA First buses delivered in blue paint.
6164-6199 1973 GMC T6H-5310A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 NYCTA
6200-6349 1973 GMC T6H-5309A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 NYCTA
6901-6956 1973 GMC T6H-5310A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 NYCTA
7000-7204 1973 Flxible 53102-6-1 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 NYCTA
  • Several buses were transferred to Long Island Bus.
7300-7361 1974 Flxible 53102-6-1 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 MaBSTOA
7500-7659,
7700-7937
1975 Flxible 53102-6-1 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 NYCTA
MaBSTOA
  • Retired in 1992.
  • First buses with kneeling feature.
  • 7700-7937 were operated by MaBSTOA.
  • 7809 was used as a training bus
9000-9154,
9165-9309
1977 Flxible 53102-6-1 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison V730 NYCTA
MaBSTOA
  • 9165-9309 were operated by MaBSTOA.
  • Retired in 1991-1993.
9155-9164 1977 Flxible 53102-8-1 Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison V730 NYCTA
MaBSTOA
  • 9160-9164 were operated by MaBSTOA.
  • Retired in 1992-1993.

NYCTA and MaBSTOA buses acquired in 1980-1989

Fleet
Numbers
Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Operating Agency Notes
PA1-PA175 1980 Grumman Flxible 870
(40102-6-1)
Detroit Diesel 6V71T Allison V730 NYCTA
MaBSTOA
  • PA1-PA96 were NYCTA
  • PA97-PA175 were MaBSTOA
199 1979 Grumman Flxible 870
(53102-8-1)
Detroit Diesel 8V71T Allison V730 NYCTA Ex-Demonstrator 100.
201-552 1980 Grumman Flxible 870
(40102-6-1)
Detroit Diesel 6V71T Allison V730 NYCTA
553-565 1980 Grumman Flxible 870
(40096-8-1)
Detroit Diesel 8V71T Allison V730 NYCTA Originally ordered by Avenue B & East Broadway.
601-910 1980 Grumman Flxible 870
(40102-6-1)
Detroit Diesel 6V71T Allison V730 MaBSTOA
1201-1658 1981 GMC RTS-04
(T8W-204)
Detroit Diesel 6V71T Allison V730 NYCTA
  • 1201 is preserved by the New York Transit Museum.
  • 1288-1317 have Series 92 engine code
  • Some units were rebuilt in mid-1990s and were renumbered in the 7000- and 7500-series. [1]
1659-1858 1982 GMC RTS-04
(T8J-204)
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V730 NYCTA Some units were rebuilt in mid-1990s and were renumbered in the 7000- and 7500-series. [2]
2201-2579 1981 GMC RTS-04
(T8W-204)
Detroit Diesel 6V71T
6V92TA
Allison V730 MaBSTOA
  • 2201 was the first RTS to enter revenue service.
  • Some units were rebuilt in mid-1990s and were renumbered in the 7000- and 7500-series. [3]
2580-2704 1982 GMC RTS-04
(T8J-204)
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V730 MaBSTOA Some units were rebuilt in mid-1990s and were renumbered in the 7000- and 7500-series. [4]
3001-3325 1983 GMC RTS-04
(T8W-204)
3001-3159, 3161-3325:
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA

3160:
Detroit Diesel Series 50

Allison V730 NYCTA
3400-3799 1984 GMC RTS-04
(T8J-204)
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V730 NYCTA 3496 renumbered 4211.
3800-4218 1985 GMC RTS-04
(T8J-204)
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V730 NYCTA
4300-4599 1986 GMC RTS-06
(T8J-206)
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V730 NYCTA
4600-4899 1987 TMC RTS-06
(T8J-206)
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V730 NYCTA
5800-5949 1973-1974 MCI MC-8 Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison HT-740 NYCTA
  • Leased from Hausman Bus Sales of New Jersey from 1984-1985 because of severe fleet shortages caused by the removal of the Grumman Flxible 870s from service
  • Originally owned by Greyhound
5950 1983 MCI MC-9J Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-740 NYCTA Ex-MCI demo bus.
(105 buses) 1964-1968 GMC/Flxible GMC New Look/Flxible New Look Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison NYCTA
  • Leased from WMATA in the 1980s because of severe fleet shortages caused by the removal of the Grumman Flxible 870s from service
  • Retained WMATA livery, fleet numbers, though
  • 2 buses lost in Edgewater Depot pier collapse
(10 buses) GMC New Look Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison NYCTA
  • Leased from Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority in the 1980s because of severe fleet shortages caused by the removal of the Grumman Flxible 870s from service
  • Repainted into blue/white livery

NYCTA and MaBSTOA buses rebuilt/renumbered in 1980-1989

Note: 276 rebuilt by Blitz for local service refitted with air conditioning in 1986-1987, 74 rebuilt for express service came from Blitz with air conditioning.

Fleet
Numbers
Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Operating Agency Notes
5000-5022 1966-1967 GMC TDH-5303 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 MaBSTOA
  • Rebuilt by Blitz Bus and Truck in 1984-1986.
  • Retired by 1993.
5100-5159 1968 GMC T6H-5305A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9

Allison V730

NYCTA
  • Rebuilt by Blitz Bus and Truck in 1984-1986.
  • 5135-5159 had soft seats for express routes and also had V730 transmissions.
  • 5120, 5121, 5133, 5154 sold to Metro Apple Express.
5200-5284 1971 GMC T6H-5305A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 NYCTA
5300-5340 1972 GMC T6H-5309A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 NYCTA
5341-5364 1972 GMC T6H-5310A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 NYCTA
  • Rebuilt by Blitz Bus and Truck in 1984-1986.
  • 5343, 5353, 5355, 5356, 5357, 5358, 5360, 5362 sold to Metro Apple Express.
5365-5404 1972 GMC T6H-5309A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9

Allison V730

NYCTA
  • Rebuilt by Blitz Bus and Truck in 1984-1986.
  • 5369-5389 had V730 transmissions and hard seats.
  • 5392 sold to Metro Apple Express.
5500-5527 1972-1973 GMC T6H-5309A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9 NYCTA
MaBSTOA
Rebuilt by Blitz Bus and Truck in 1984-1986.
5528-5576 1972-1973 GMC T6H-5310A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9

Allison V730

NYCTA
MaBSTOA
  • Rebuilt by Blitz Bus and Truck in 1984-1986.
  • 5557-5576 had soft seats for express routes and also had V730 transmissions.
  • 5538 sold to Metro Apple Express.
6350-6444 1968 GMC T6H-5305A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9
  • Renumbered in 1985.
  • Ex-4300-4301, 4303, 4307-4309, 4312, 4318, 4321, 4323-4326, 4328, 4330-4331, 4335-4336, 4338-4339, 4342-4345, 4347, 4350-4351, 4354, 4356-4359, 4361, 4363, 4365, 4367, 4373, 4375, 4378, 4380, 4383, 4387-4388, 4390, 4392, 4395-4400, 4402, 4404, 4406-4407, 4410-4414, 4417, 4419-4423, 4426-4430, 4434-4436, 4438-4440, 4443-4444, 4446-4447, 4450-4453, 4455-4456, 4460-4463, 4476, 4478, 4480, 4484.
6500-6618 1972 GMC T6H-5309A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9
  • Renumbered in 1987.
  • Ex-4801-4919.
6957 1972 GMC T6H-5310A Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9
  • Renumbered in 1985.
  • Ex-4504.
7205-7299 1969 Flxible 111CC-D5-1 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9
  • Renumbered in 1985.
  • Ex-4001-4002, 4006-4014, 4018-4022, 4024-4030, 4033-4034, 4038-4041, 4043-4045, 4048, 4050-4051, 4053, 4055-4057, 4060-4064, 4068-4071, 4074-4075, 4077-4079, 4084, 4088-4090, 4092, 4094-4096, 4100-4101, 4106, 4108-4116, 4118-4126, 4130-4135, 4138, 4140-4143, 4145-4146.
7362-7469 1969 Flxible 111CC-D5-1 Detroit Diesel 6V71N Allison VH-9
  • Renumbered in 1985.
  • Ex-4147, 4150, 4152-4153, 4155-4156, 4158, 4160, 4166-4171, 4173-4175, 4177, 4180-4182, 4184, 4189, 4191, 4194-4198, 4202, 4601-4602, 4604-4605, 4608, 4610, 4613-4617, 4619, 4623-4626, 4628-4631, 4636-4639, 4642, 4644, 4648, 4650-4652, 4654, 4657, 4660, 4662, 4664-4671, 4673-4676, 4678-4680, 4685, 4687-4689, 4691-4694, 4696-4701, 4704-4707, 4709, 4711-4712, 4714-4715, 4717-4718, 4722, 4724-4725, 4727.

NYCTA and MTA Bus buses acquired in 1990-1999

Fleet
Numbers
Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Operating
Agency
Notes
101-316 1993 OBI Orion V
(05.501)
101-290, 295-316
Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR

291-294
Detroit Diesel Series 50

101-290, 295-316
Allison B400R

291-294
Allison HT-748

NYCTA
MTA Bus
  • Originally operated by New York City Transit only.
  • 101-196 were originally numbered as 93001-93096.
  • 101-172 were delivered with suburban seats, but some units were replaced by fiberglass seats.
  • 101-290, 298, 301-316 were originally powered by Detroit Diesel 6V92TA engines.
  • 295-297, 299-300 were originally powered by Cummins C8.3 engines.
  • 101 is preserved by the New York Transit Museum.
  • 191 is used for maintenance training at the Zerega Central Maintenance Facility.
317 1994 OBI Orion V CNG
(05.501)
Detroit Diesel Series 50G Allison B400R NYCTA
MTA Bus
400-401 1994 OBI Orion V
(05.501)
Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R NYCTA
402-527 1995 OBI Orion V
(05.501)
Detroit Diesel Series 50

416 & 444
Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR

Allison B400R NYCTA
MTA Bus
Originally operated by New York City Transit only.
528-580 1996 OBI Orion V
(05.501)
Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R NYCTA
MTA Bus
Originally operated by New York City Transit only.
581-610 1994-
1995
OBI Orion V CNG
(05.501)
Detroit Diesel Series 50G Allison B400R NYCTA
MTA Bus
611-630 1996 OBI Orion V
(05.501)
Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R NYCTA
MTA Bus
  • Originally operated by New York City Transit only.
  • Suburban configuration.
631-680 1996 OBI Orion V
(05.501)
Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R NYCTA
  • 639 and 647 were renumbered to 1305 and 1306, respectively.
  • 668 was sold to the New York Police Department.
800-801 1998 NFI C40LF Detroit Diesel Series 50G Allison B400R NYCTA
MTA Bus
802-856 1999 NFI C40LF Detroit Diesel Series 50G Allison B400R NYCTA
996-998 1999 NFI D45S ITV "Viking" Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison B500R NYCTA
1000-1001 1996 NFI D60HF Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R NYCTA
1002-1109 1997-1998 NFI D60HF Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R NYCTA
  • 1002-1069 were 1996 models, while 1070-1109 were 1997 models.
  • 1004 was renumbered to 1000 and used for driver training. It was later held for preservation by the New York Transit Museum, but was instead scrapped in 2017.
1860-2039 1997-1998 MCI 102-DLW3SS Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison B500R NYCTA
MTA Bus
  • Originally operated by New York City Transit only.
  • 1860 & 1861 were 1998 models, while the rest of the units were 1999 models.
  • 1998 was destroyed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
  • 1894 is used for maintenance training at the Zerega Central Maintenance Facility.
2040-2139 1999 MCI 102-DLW3SS Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison B500R NYCTA
MTA Bus
  • Originally operated by MTA New York City Transit only.
  • 2000 models.
4900-5104 1998 Nova Bus RTS-06
(T80-206)
Detroit Diesel Series 50 4900-5075:
Allison VR-731

5076-5104:
ZF HP592C

NYCTA
  • Operated by MTA New York City Transit.
  • Retired on 4/30/19, but remained on the active roster until 5/3/19
  • Last revenue service bus was 5038
5105-5249 1999 Nova Bus RTS-06
(T80-206)
Detroit Diesel Series 50 5105-5124: ZF HP592C
5125-5249: Allison VR731
NYCTA, MTA Bus
  • Operated by MTA New York City Transit and MTA Bus Company (originally operated by MTA New York City Transit only).
  • Retired on 4/30/19, but remained on the active roster until 5/3/19
  • Last revenue service bus was 5171 on the B41, the last bus to pull in was 5240 on the M72. Both of these were the last MTA RTSes of any series to run in revenue service
5250-5251 1998 NFI D60HF Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R NYCTA Originally numbered 1110-1111.
5252-5509 1999-2000 NFI D60HF Detroit Diesel Series 50
5407:
Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR
Allison B500R NYCTA
MTA Bus
6000-6349 1998-1999 OBI Orion V
(05.501)
Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR Allison B400R NYCTA
MTA Bus
  • Originally operated by New York City Transit only.
  • 6000-6003 were 1998 models, while 6004-6349 were 1999 models.
  • Originally powered by Detroit Diesel Series 50 engines.
  • 6148 is used for maintenance training at the Zerega Central Maintenance Facility.
6350-6359 1998-2000 BIA Orion VI HEV
(06.501)
Detroit Diesel Series 30 Lockheed Martin HybriDrive
hybrid system
NYCTA
7000-7049 1981-1982 GMC RTS-04
(T8W-204, T8J-204)
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V731 NYCTA
  • Rebuilt between 1996-1998.
  • Some units were originally powered by Detroit Diesel 6V71 engines.
  • Originally had Allison V730 transmissions.
  • 7001 was the only RTS rebuilt at Coliseum Depot.
7500-7559 1981-1982 GMC RTS-04
(T8W-204, T8J-204)
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V731 NYCTA
  • Rebuilt between 1996-1997 by Midwest Bus.
  • Some units were originally powered by Detroit Diesel 6V71 engines.
  • Originally had Allison V730 transmissions.
8000-8396 1990-1991 TMC RTS-06
(T80-206)
Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR Allison V731 MTA Bus
  • Originally operated by New York City Transit only.
  • 1990 models.
  • Originally powered by Detroit Diesel 6V92TA engines.
  • 8058 sold to a filming company in Canada. Shows the number 8420.
  • 8319 became a MetroCard Bus. In 2015, it was renumbered to 0007.
8397 1990 TMC RTS-06
(T80-206)
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA
(Methanol fuel)
Allison V730 NYCTA
  • Methanol demonstration bus.
  • Later converted to hybrid propulsion.
  • Later converted to diesel.
8398-8399 1990 TMC RTS-06 CNG
(T80-206)
Cummins L10G ZF 4HP590C NYCTA Compressed natural gas (CNG) engine pilot fleet for New York City Transit. Transferred to Command Bus Company in 1999.
8401-8566 1993 TMC RTS-06
(T80-206)
Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR Allison V731 MTA Bus
  • Originally operated by New York City Transit only.
  • 8401-8404 were originally numbered as 93501-93504.
  • 8401-8564 were originally powered by Detroit Diesel 6V92TA engines.
  • 8565 and 8566 were delivered with Detroit Diesel Series 50 engines.
8567 1994 TMC RTS-06 CNG
(T80-206)
Cummins L10G ZF 4HP590C NYCTA This bus was later transferred to Command Bus Company, then inherited by MTA Bus Company and was retired in 2006.
8600-8703 1994 TMC RTS-06
(T80-206)
Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison V731 NYCTA
MTA Bus
Originally operated by New York City Transit only.
8750-9349 1995-1997 Nova Bus RTS-06
(T80-206)
8750-9139, 9141,
9147, 9150-9349:
Detroit Diesel Series 50

9140, 9142-9146
9148-9149:
Cummins M11E

8750-9139, 9141,
9147, 9150-9349:
Allison VR-731
9140, 9142-9146
9148-9149:
Allison VR-731RH
NYCTA
MTA Bus
  • Operated by MTA Bus Company (originally operated by MTA New York City Transit).
  • 8750-8752 were 1995 models, while 8753-9349 are 1996 models.
  • 9250-9349 were delivered with American Seating 2005 Recliner seats and used for express service, but were eventually replaced with American Seating 6468 fiberglass seats and used for local service.
  • 9141 and 9147 were originally powered by Cummins M11E engines, but has since been repowered with Detroit Diesel Series 50 engines.
  • 8797 was converted into a MetroCard Sales Bus.
  • 9207 was sold to the New York Police Department 9827. It was then sold to a private owner in 2017.
  • Retired on 1/8/19, last bus to run was 9307
9350-9501 1997-1998 Nova Bus RTS-06
(T80-206)
Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison VR-731 NYCTA
MTA Bus
  • 1997 models.
  • All out of service by January 31, 2018.
9502-9699 1998 Nova Bus RTS-06
(T80-206)
Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison VR-731 NYCTA
  • 9502-9524 are 1997 models, while 9525-9699 are 1998 models.
  • 9546 is used as a mechanics' bus at College Point
  • 9674 was the last one in service. It retired on 3/23/18.

NYCTA and MTA Bus buses acquired in 2000-2009

For MTA Bus buses acquired as part of the private lines takeover in 2005-2006, please go forward two sections

Fleet
Numbers
Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Operating Agency Notes
101-150 1995 OBI Orion V
(05.501)
Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R MTA Bus
  • Purchased secondhand in summer 2009 from Bee-Line Bus System, entered service in November 2009.
  • Retired in 2014-2015.
151-184 1996 OBI Orion V
(05.501)
Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R MTA Bus
  • Purchased secondhand in summer 2009 from Bee-Line Bus System, entered service in November 2009.
  • Retired in 2014-2015.
  • 180 used for roadeo service.
857-989 2000 NFI C40LF Detroit Diesel Series 50G Allison B400R NYCTA
1302-1306 2009 DesignLine EcoSaver IV Capstone C65 MicroTurbine 2 x Bosch RexRoth Idramat
3-phase AC motors
NYCTA
  • Order for 90 units, cancelled in Feb. 2011 after 5 units were delivered[1]
  • Buses have been returned to DesignLine
  • 1302 originally had Capstone C30 MicroTurbine
2140-2209 2001 MCI D4500 Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison B500R NYCTA, MTA Bus
  • Operated by MTA Bus Company (originally operated by MTA New York City Transit).
  • 2185 is the 9/11 Memorial Bus and is preserved at the New York Transit Museum.
  • Retired in 4/2021
2705-2756 2000 MCI 102-DLW3SS Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison B500R NYCTA 2001 models.
2757-2804 2000 MCI D4500 Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison B500R NYCTA 2001 models.
2805-2824 2001 MCI D4500 Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison B500R NYCTA, MTA Bus
  • Originally operated by MTA New York City Transit only, some units later transferred to MTA Bus Company
  • 2002 models.
  • 2824 was the last active bus in this series, last ran in 12/2020, removed from the MTA's active roster in 1/2021
2825-2924 2002 MCI D4500 Detroit Diesel Series 60 Allison B500R NYCTA, MTA Bus
  • Operated by MTA New York City Transit and MTA Bus Company (originally operated by MTA New York City Transit only).
  • 2910 was the last active bus in this series
3500-3599 2006 OBI Orion VII HEV
(07.501)
Cummins ISB

3563:
Cummins ISL

BAE HybriDrive
hybrid system

3563:
Allison B400R

MTA Bus
  • First local buses purchased new by MTA Bus Company.
  • 3563 was converted into a straight diesel unit.
  • 3594 was the last active unit in this series.
3600-3783 2007 OBI Orion VII HEV
(07.501)
Cummins ISB BAE HybriDrive
hybrid system
MTA Bus
  • 3762 was the last active unit in this series.
3800-3959 2008 OBI Orion VII NG HEV
(07.501)
Cummins ISB BAE HybriDrive
hybrid system
NYCTA, MTA Bus
  • All originally operated by MTA New York City Transit, 19 units transferred to the MTA Bus Company in 2020
  • Last units retired in May 2024.
4300-4329 2007 MCI D4500CL Caterpillar C13 Allison B500R NYCTA
  • Express routes only.
  • Retired in November 2022
    • 4315 was the last to run on November 3rd, 2022
5510-5559 2002 NFI D60 Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR Allison B500R NYCTA, MTA Bus
  • Operated by MTA New York City Transit.
  • All retired on 4/2/19, last active bus was 117 on the Bx39 on 3/29/19
5560-5769 2003-2004 NFI D60 Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR Allison B500R NYCTA, MTA Bus
  • Operated by MTA New York City Transit.
  • All retired on 4/2/19, last active bus was 5659 on the Bx2 on 3/31/19
6360 2000 Nova Bus RTS-06 Hybrid
(T80-206)
Detroit Diesel Series 30 Lockheed Martin HybriDrive NYCTA
  • This was one of five (#6360-6364) that were supposed to be delivered
  • Only #6360, which actually saw service, and #6361, which was never delivered, were actually built.
6365-6489 2003-2004 OBI Orion VII HEV
(07.501)
Cummins ISB BAE HybriDrive
hybrid system
NYCTA 6365 is a 2002 model; 6366-6376, 6378-6419 are 2003 models; and 6377, 6420-6489 are 2004 models.
6490-6689 2005 OBI Orion VII HEV
(07.501)
Cummins ISB BAE HybriDrive
hybrid system
NYCTA, MTA Bus
  • Operated by MTA New York City Transit and MTA Bus Company (Originally only operated by MTA New York City Transit)
  • 6490-6539 are 2004 models, while 6540-6689 are 2005 models.
  • The last buses ran in service in November 2020 and were retired in December 2020
6690-6789 2006 OBI Orion VII HEV
(07.501)
Cummins ISB BAE HybriDrive
hybrid system
NYCTA Retired 2020-2022
6790-6905 2007 OBI Orion VII HEV
(07.501)
Cummins ISB BAE HybriDrive
hybrid system
NYCTA
  • 6790-6801 are 2006 models, while 6802-6905 are 2007 models.
  • Last units retired in July 2022
7560-7684 2003 OBI Orion VII CNG
(07.501)
Detroit Diesel Series 50G Allison B400R NYCTA, MTA Bus
  • Operated by MTA New York City Transit and MTA Bus Company (originally operated by MTA New York City Transit only).
  • 7560-7587 are 2002 models, while 7588-7684 are 2003 models.
  • Retired on 3/30/2018
7685-7819 2004 OBI Orion VII CNG
(07.501)
7685-7690,
7692-7745,
7747-7819:
Detroit Diesel Series 50G
7691, 7746:
Doosan GL11K
7685-7690,
7692-7745,
7747-7819:
ZF 5HP592C
7691, 7746:
Allison B400R
NYCTA
  • Operated by MTA New York City Transit.
  • 7685-7777 are 2003 models, while 7778-7819 are 2004 models.
  • Buses 7691 and 7746 were originally equipped with the Detroit Diesel Series 50G/ZF 5HP592C powertrains before they were selected as test units for other powertrains.
  • Retired on 4/27/19, last bus to run was 7816 on the Bx32

NYCTA and MTA Bus buses renumbered in 2000-2009

Fleet
Numbers
Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Operating Agency Notes
100-103, 110-117, 128-129, 132 2002 NFI D60 Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR Allison B500R NYCTA, MTA Bus
  • Renumbered due to a numbering conflict with the 2017 Nova Bus LFS-A buses (5439-5530)
  • All retired on 4/2/19, last active bus was 117 on the Bx39 on 3/29/19
118-119, 121-124, 126-127, 130-131, 133-135, 138-139 2003 NFI D60 Detroit Diesel Series 50 EGR Allison B500R NYCTA, MTA Bus
  • Renumbered due to a numbering conflict with the 2019 Nova Bus LFS-A buses (5531-5602)
  • All retired on 4/2/19, last active bus was 5659 on the Bx2 on 3/31/19
145 2004 OBI Orion VII CNG
(07.501)
Detroit Diesel Series 50G ZF 5HP592C NYCTA
  • Renumbered due to a numbering conflict with the incoming 2017-2019 NFI XD40 buses (7484-7850)
1001-1009, 1011-1027 1999-2000 NFI D60HF Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R NYCTA
MTA Bus
  • 1999 models.
  • Renumbered from the 5252-5509 bus fleet
1300-1304 1999-2000 NFI D60 Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R NYCTA
1305-1306 1996 OBI Orion V
(05.501)
Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R NYCTA Ex-639 and 647.
4704-4709, 4800-4806 2000 NFI D60HF Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B500R NYCTA

MTA Bus buses acquired from the Private Lines

Please see the MTA Bus buses acquired via the private lines takeover page.

NYCTA and MTA Bus buses acquired in 2010-2019

Fleet
Numbers
Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Operating
Agency
Notes
0011-0015 2017 NFI XE40 Siemens HV 1DB2016 Siemens ELFA2 NYCTA
  • Part of the Bus Test and Evaluation Program on a three-year lease and are operated on the M42 and M50 routes.[2][3][4]
  • Features include a blue/gold/white wave livery, on-board Wi-Fi and USB charging ports.
  • Leased for 3 years, an extra year was tacked on for January 2021-January 2022
  • Returned to New Flyer in July 2021
0016-0020 2017 Proterra Catalyst E2
(BE40)
UQM HD220 Eaton EEV-7202 NYCTA
  • Part of the Bus Test and Evaluation Program on a three-year lease.[5][6][4]
  • Features include a blue/gold/white wave livery, on-board Wi-Fi and USB charging ports.
  • Lease up in December 2021
570-643 2012 OBI Orion VII EPA10 CNG
(07.501)
Cummins Westport ISL G MTA Bus

Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority/MTA Long Island Bus

Please see the MTA Long Island Bus retired fleet page.

MTA Bridges & Tunnels

Fleet Numbers Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Operating Agency Notes
956-957 2001 Nova Bus LFS Cummins ISC Allison B400R B&T Painted in a similar Chicago Transit Authority livery.

Misc. Fleet

Fleet Numbers Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Operating Agency Notes
8400 1991 TMC RTS-06
(T80-206)
6V92TA Allison V731 NYCHA, NYPD

References

  1. End of the DesignLine for new buses, secondavenuesagas.com, retrieved on 2011-02-04
  2. MTA Board Action Items - July 2017 (pgs. 96-97), Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Retrieved on July 24, 2017.
  3. MTA Board - Board Meeting - 07/26/2017 (video time: 2:24:38-2:25:27), mtainfo / YouTube. Uploaded and retrieved on July 26, 2017.
  4. 4.0 4.1 MTA Testing 10 New, All-Electric Buses to Reduce Emissions & Modernize Public Transit Fleet, Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Dated and retrieved on January 8, 2018.
  5. Transit & Bus Committee Meeting - April 2017 (pgs. 117-118, 125-126), Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Retrieved on April 22, 2017.
  6. MTA Board - NYCT/Bus Committee Meeting - 04/24/2017 (video time: 54:43-59:56), mtainfo / YouTube. Uploaded and retrieved on April 24, 2017.
  7. MTA Bus Company Operations Committee Meeting December 2011. MTA Bus Company Operations Committee. 19 December 2011. Retreived on 2012-03-08