Minnesota Valley Transit Authority 4252-4258
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority 4252-4258 are 2012 Nova Bus LFX 40' buses. These buses were used on the METRO Red Line BRT service operating between Mall of America and Apple Valley, and feature interior bike racks.
Engine | Transmission | Seating | Destination sign |
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Cummins ISL9 280hp | Voith | 24: American Seating InSight 6: American Seating BC55 |
History
The METRO Red Line is Minnesota's first bus rapid transit line. MVTA ordered buses from NovaBus to take advantage of available manufacturing time slots to try to begin service in 2012. The Red Line opened in 2013.[1]
In August 2020, the Metropolitan Council reported Metro Transit will assume Red Line operations beginning December 5, 2020. The agency also plans to retire the fleet because it's exceeded its useful mileage. All of its buses, except 4254 because it has not exceeded its useful mileage, were retired by December 5, 2020 and will be auctioned off by Fahey Sales on February 13, 2021.[2]
Details
Fleet Number |
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VIN | License plate(s) | Status/Disposal | Notes |
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4252 | 7/2012 | 4RKYL82U4C4500127 | None |
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4253 | 7/2012 | 4RKYL82U6C4500128 | None |
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4254 | 2012 | 4RKYL82U8C4500129 | None | Not Active As Of 12/4/2020 | ||
4255 | 2012 | 4RKYL82U4C4500130 | None |
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4256 | 7/2012 | 4RKYL82U6C4500131 | None |
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4257 | 7/2012 | 4RKYL82U8C4500132 | None |
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4258 | 7/2012 | 4RKYL82UXC4500133 | None |
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