Retired Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York) bus fleet

The NYC Transit Department of Buses, subsidiary Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority, and the Metropolitan Suburban Transportation Authority, now under MTA Regional Bus Operations, have provided bus service in Greater New York since the 1950s (1973 in Nassau County), utilizing mostly buses from General Motors and Flxible through the 1980s, and later on the Rapid Transit Series design, and buses from Gillig and Orion. The fleet of buses which has been employed and is no longer on the active roster is listed below.

New York City Transit Authority and Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority

The New York City Transit Authority and Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA)'s fleet included the buses purchased below. This listing includes vehicles purchased by Fifth Avenue Coach and Surface Transportation, Inc., the predecessor companies to MaBSTOA.

Buses ordered before 1959

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Buses before 1959 were ordered with a GM 6-71 engine (GM) or a Mack END-673 engine (Mack) an Allison hydraulic transmission.

This list only lists buses purchased by the NYC Board of Transportation, NYC Transit Authority, or Fifth Avenue Coach and Surface Transportation Inc., that became MaBSTOA buses.

Year	Builder and model name	Length and Width	Numbers	Picture	Notes
1946	General Motors TDH-4507	35 ft (10.67 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	1836–1845, 2260–2349		1836-1845 originally under New York City Omnibus. 2260-2349 originally under Fifth Avenue Coach Lines.
1947	General Motors TDH-4507	35 ft (10.67 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	1846–1886		Originally under New York City Omnibus.
1948	General Motors TDH-4507	35 ft (10.67 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	1887–2129, 2200–2261, 2700–2736		1887-1999 and 2700-2736 under New York City Omnibus. 2000-2199 and 2200-2261 under NYC Board of Transportation.
1948	General Motors TDH-4510	35 ft (10.67 m) • 102 in (2.59 m)	4400-4499		Originally purchased by NYC Board of Transportation. Last production transit buses ordered for transportation in New York City shorter than 40 feet.
1948	General Motors TDH-5101	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	4500-4899		Originally purchased by, and built specifically for, the New York City Board of Transportation. 4789 was renumbered to 2969 to match the bus Jackie Gleason drove in The Honeymooners, and is preserved as that number. First 40 ft (12.19 m) transit buses manufactured by General Motors, and first 40 ft (12.19 m) transit buses in New York City.
1949	General Motors TDH-5102	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	2501		Demonstrator model purchased by Fifth Avenue Coach and Surface Transportation Inc.
1952	General Motors TDH-5104	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	2502–2551		Purchased by Fifth Avenue Coach and Surface Transportation Inc.
1953	General Motors TDH-5104	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	2552–2561		Purchased by Fifth Avenue Coach and Surface Transportation Inc.
1954	General Motors TDH-5106	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	2562–2591		Purchased by Fifth Avenue Coach and Surface Transportation Inc.
1954	Mack C-49-DT	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	2990–2999		Purchased by Fifth Avenue Coach and Surface Transportation, Inc.
1956	General Motors TDH-5106	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	3100		One of two air-conditioned demo buses built in 1956 (the other was a TDH-5105 that eventually went to New Orleans). Purchased by Fifth Avenue Coach Lines from General Motors that year, and currently preserved. First air-conditioned transit bus in New York City.
1956	Mack C-49-DT	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	2962–2989, 6000-6317		2900s purchased by Fifth Avenue Coach and Surface Transportation, Inc. 6259 is preserved.
1957	General Motors TDH-5106	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	7000-7208		7144 is preserved.
1958	General Motors TDH-5106	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	2605–2644, 9000-9120		9098 is preserved. 2600s purchased by Fifth Avenue Coach and Surface Transportation Inc.
1958	Mack C-49-DT	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	3000-3009		Purchased by Fifth Avenue Coach and Surface Transportation, Inc.
1959	General Motors TDH-5106	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	2645–2694

Buses ordered from 1959-1969

These buses were all 40 ft (12.19 m) long and 102 in (2.59 m) wide, and were equipped with GM 6V71 engines to Allison hydraulic transmissions.

Year	Builder and model name	Numbers	Picture	Notes
1959	General Motors TDH-5301	1-190		100 is preserved. First 102 in (2.59 m)-wide transit buses in New York City.
1960	General Motors TDH-5301	501-805, 3101-3220		3101-3220 were purchased by Fifth Avenue Coach and Surface Transportation Inc.
1961	General Motors TDH-5301	1001–1130		1059 is preserved. 10 of these buses (1059 among them) were transferred to Long Island Bus in the mid-1970s.
1962	General Motors TDH-5301	2000–2174		2151 is preserved.
1963	General Motors TDH-5303	3301-3555, 3601-3823, 3829-3950		3301-3555 operated by MaBSTOA 3758 is preserved.
1964	Flxible Corporation F2D6V-401-1	5001-5165, 5601-5745		5117 is preserved.
1965	General Motors TDH-5303	5201-5525, 6401-6900		Operated by MaBSTOA 7 of the MaBSTOA units were transferred to Long Island Bus in the late 1970s.
1966	General Motors TDH-5303A	8001-8202, 8301-8780		8301-8780 operated by MaBSTOA 8466 is preserved.
1968	General Motors T6H-5305A	8801-8933		8928 is preserved.
1969	Flxible Corporation 111CC-D5-1	4000-4202, 4600-4727		4600-4727 operated by MaBSTOA 4727 is preserved. Five of the units were eventually transferred to Long Island Bus operations before being retired.

Buses ordered from 1970-1979

All of these buses were ordered with a GM 6V71N engine (except for 9155-9164, which had GM 8V71N engines) an Allison hydraulic 2- or 3-speed transmission, and were 40 ft (12.19 m) long and 102 in (2.59 m) wide.

Year	Builder and model name	Numbers	Retired	Picture	Notes
1970	General Motors T6H-5305A	4300-4499	1992 (unrebuilt units)		4401 (renumbered to #5227 after a rebuild in 1985) is preserved as its latter number (see below).
1972	General Motors T6H-5309A	6000-6163	1992 (unrebuilt units)		Custom model produced only for the MTA. First buses delivered in blue paint.
1972	General Motors T6H-5310A	6164-6199	1992 (unrebuilt units)		Custom model produced only for the MTA.
1973	General Motors T6H-5309A	6200-6349	1992 (unrebuilt units)		Custom model produced only for the MTA.
1973	General Motors T6H-5310A	4500-4505, 6901-6956	1990s (unrebuilt units)		4500-4505 operated by MaBSTOA Custom model produced only for the MTA.
1973	General Motors T6H-5309A	4800-4919	1990s (unrebuilt units)		Operated by MaBSTOA Custom model produced only for the MTA.
1974	Flxible Corporation 53102-6-1	7000-7204, 7300-7361	1990		7300-7361 operated by MaBSTOA 7340 is preserved. 50 units were later sent to Long Island Bus, see below.
1975	Flxible Corporation 53102-6-1	7500-7659, 7700-7937	1992		7700-7937 operated by MaBSTOA
1976	Leyland (UK) A-N-68A-2L Atlantean Double decker bus	DD1-DD8	1978		Demonstration double decker buses running only in Manhattan streets.
1977	Flxible Corporation 53102-6-1	9000-9154, 9165-9309	1994		9165-9309 operated by MaBSTOA
1977	Flxible Corporation 53102-8-1	9155-9164	1994		9155-9159 operated by MaBSTOA

Buses ordered from 1980-1989

The first wheelchair-accessible buses were delivered in 1981. All units here are 40 ft (12.19 m) long and 102 in (2.59 m) wide except for 553-565 and the leased MC-8s, which were 96 in (2.44 m) wide.

Year	Builder and model name	Numbers	Retired	Picture		Powetrain (engine and transmission)	Notes
1964- 1968	Flxible and General Motors Corporation “New Look”	Various	1985			Detroit Diesel series 6V71N and Allison V730	Former WMATA Metro buses leased as temporary replacements for the Grumman 870 buses. They were returned to WMATA after rebuilt New Looks returned below.
1966- 1972	General Motors Corporation rebuilt New Look	5000-5022, 5100-5159, 5200-5284, 5300-5404, 5500-5576	1998			Refurbished Detroit Diesel series 6V71N and new Allison V730 or refurbished Allison VH9	345 units rebuilt by Bus and Truck of Chicago in 1985. Models: TDH-5303s: 5000s and 5100s T6H-5305As: 5200s T6H-5309A: 5300-5404 T6H-5309A: 5500s as replacements for the Grumman 870 buses. These buses had destination roll signs instead of electronic destination signs. 5227 (pictured) has been preserved. Retired from New York City Transit service in 1995. Some units were transferred to Long Island Bus before being retired in 1998.
1974- 1975	Motor Coach Industries MC-8 (coach bus)	5800-5949	1985			Detroit Diesel series 8V71N and Allison V730	Former Greyhound buses leased in 1984 as temporary replacements for the Grumman 870 buses. Returned to Hausman Bus Sales in New Jersey in 1985.
1980	Flxible Grumman 870-A ADB	PA1-PA175, 199, 201-565, 601-910	1984			Detroit Diesel series 6V71 or 8v71 and Allison V730	First buses delivered in the current white and blue-stripe scheme. PA97-PA175, 601-910 operated by MaBSTOA. 199 was the demonstrator bus originally numbered 100. 236 is preserved. 553-565 had coach seats, were 96" wide, and equipped with 8V71 engines (all other units had 6V71 engines). These units were ordered by the MTA for the Avenue B/East Broadway to replace their Flxible New Looks, but that operator went out of business. Last non-wheelchair equipped buses and last 96" wide buses purchased new. Withdrawn in 1984 after cracks developed and one unit caught fire. For more information, see here. All others were 102" wide.
1981	General Motors Corporation RTS-04 (T8W-204, T8J-204)	1201–1297, PA1298-PA1658, PA2200-PA2579	2002			Detroit Diesel series 6V71N or 6V92TA and Allison V730	This order was funded by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as noted. 1000-series units were for NYC Transit Authority garages; 2000-series units were for MaBSTOA garages. 1201 and 1291 are preserved. 1298-1317 had coach seats. 1237 was retrofitted with rooftop air conditioning. 1288-1317, 2281-2300 had Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA engines while the rest have 6V71N engines. Some buses from this order were rebuilt in the mid-1990s by NYCTA (renumbered into the 70XX series) and by Midwest Bus (renumbered into the 75XX series). Some units were transferred to Long Island Bus before being retired in the late 1990s. 1291 and PA2504 were converted to MetroCard Sales buses; the former is preserved and the latter is currently in storage.
1982	General Motors Corporation RTS-04 (T8J-204)	PA1659-PA1858, PA2580-PA2704	2003			Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA and Allison V730	This order was funded by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. PA1734-PA1858 had coach seats. 1000-series units were for NYC Transit Authority garages; 2000-series units were for MaBSTOA garages. 1717, 1721, and 1743 which got converted to Detroit Diesel series 6V71N engines Some buses from this order were rebuilt in the mid-1990s by NYCTA (renumbered into the 70XX series) and by Midwest Bus (renumbered into the 75XX series). 1848, currently operated as Hospital Audiences bus #2, is the only surviving unit.
1983	General Motors Corporation RTS-04 (T8J-204)	PA3001-PA3325	2000			Detroit Diesel series 6V71N and Allison V730	This order was funded by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Some buses were later equipped with Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA engines except for 3160, repowered from 6V71. 3160 received a Detroit Diesel series 50 engine in 1993.
1984	General Motors Corporation RTS-04 (T8J-204)	3400-3799	2007			Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA and Allison V730	Retired from NYCTA service in 2004.
1985	General Motors Corporation RTS-04 (T8J-204)	3800-4218	2007			Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA and Allison V730	3800-3899, 3916, 3964-3968, 4167-4169, and 4194 had coach seats. Retired from NYC Transit service in 2005.
1986	General Motors Corporation RTS-06 (T8J-206)	PA4300-4344, 4345-4599	2007			Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA and Allison V730	The first 45 buses of this order were funded by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. 4497 had coach seats. 4329 and 4505 are now New York City Police Department buses. 4396 (renumbered to 0010 in 2007 to make room for new buses) remains as the Command Center bus. Retired from NYC Transit service in 2005.
1987	Transportation Manufacturing Corporation RTS-06 (T8J-206)	4600-4899	2007			Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA and Allison V730	4742, and 4873-4888 had coach seats; 4854-4899 were converted to 2 x 2 seating. Retired from NYC Transit service in 2005.

Buses ordered since 1990

All built units were wheelchair accessible, and are 40 ft (12.19 m) long and 102 in (2.59 m) wide unless otherwise noted.

Year	Builder and model name	Numbers	Retired	Picture	Powertrain engine, transmission or propulsion system	Notes
1990- 1991	Transportation Manufacturing Corporation RTS-06 (T8O-206)	8000-8396, 8400	2010		Detroit Diesel series 50 EGR Allison V-731 ATEC	All units originally had Detroit Diesel 6V92TA engines. All non-repowered units retired as of 2006. The following units remain operable: 8183, 8185, and 8340 (renumbered to 2 digits in the 009x series) as Hospital Audiences buses 8319 as the MetroCard sales bus (replacing 1291 and PA2504). 8400 as NYPD vehicle #9598.
1991	Transportation Manufacturing Corporation RTS-06 (T8O-206) Methanol	8397	2000		Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA (Methanol fuel) and Allison V730	8397 was a Methanol conversion pilot demonstration bus, later a hybrid prototype and then a straight diesel bus before being retired in 2000.
1991	Transportation Manufacturing Corporation RTS-06 (T8O-206) CNG	8398-8399	2001		Cummins L10G (CNG fuel) and ZF HP590C	Compressed natural gas (CNG) engine pilot fleet for New York City Transit. Transferred to Command Bus Company in 2001. 8398 was a dual diesel/CNG prototype and 8399 was a CNG prototype.
1993- 1994	Bus Industries of America Orion V (05.501)	101-316	2010		Detroit Diesel series 50 EGR Allison B-400R WTEC	First Orion buses purchased for New York City Transit service. The following buses survive: 101 (museum fleet) 191 (training) Following the creation of MTA Bus Company, buses were also operated there from 2004 until retirement in 2010. Buses originally had 6V92TA engines and Allison HT-747 transmissions.
1993- 1994	Transportation Manufacturing Corporation RTS-06 (T8O-206)	8401-8566	2010		Detroit Diesel series 50 EGR Allison V-731 ATEC	Following the creation of MTA Bus Company, buses were also operated there from 2004 until retirement in 2010. Units were retired from New York City Transit in 2009. All units except 8565 and 8566 originally had Detroit Diesel 6V92TA engines.
1994- 1995	Bus Industries of America Orion V (05.501) CNG	317, 581-610	2010		Detroit Diesel series 50G EGR (CNG fuel) Allison B-400R WTEC	First Orion V CNG bus purchased for New York City Transit service. Along with 8398, 8399, and 8567, these buses formed the pilot NYC Transit CNG fleet. Original powertrain was Cummins L10G and ZF HP590C. Certain units were briefly operated under MTA Bus during summer 2010 before being retired.
1994	Transportation Manufacturing Corporation RTS-06 (T8O-206) CNG	8567	2006		Cummins L10G (CNG fuel) and ZF HP590C	Similar to the 8399 above, this bus was later transfer to Command Bus Company, and later under MTA Bus Company and was retired in 2006.
1994	Transportation Manufacturing Corporation RTS-06 (T8O-206)	8600-8703	2010		Detroit Diesel series 50 Allison V-731 ATEC	Some buses were briefly operated under MTA Bus from 2009 until retirement in 2010.
1994	BIA Orion Orion V (05-501)	400-401	2008		Detroit Diesel series 50 and Allison World B400R
1995	Flxible Metro-E 40102-4D	1900-1949 (proposed numbers)	Never ran	None available	N/A	Canceled order because Flxible folded. The new order was awarded to Orion Bus Industries.
1994- 1995	Orion Bus Industries Orion V (05.501)	402-580 611-630	2010		Detroit Diesel series 50 Allison World B-400R	Purchased for NYC Transit service. Some units were operated under MTA Bus in 2009 and 2010. 611-630 were equipped with suburban seating.
1981- 1982 (rebuilt in 1996)	General Motors Corporation rebuilt RTS-04 (T8J-204)	7000-7049, 7500-7559	2005		Refurbished Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA (except bus #7004) and Allison V730	Rebuilds from 1981-1982 GMC RTS buses. 7000s rebuilt in-house by New York City Transit's 207 Street Overhaul Shop. 7004 receive a Detroit Diesel series 50 engine instead of series 6V92 engine. 7500s rebuilt by the Midwest Bus of Owosso, Michigan. 7038-7049 had coach seats.
1996	New Flyer Industries D60 (articulated)	1000-1001	2010		Detroit Diesel series 50 Allison World B-400R
1997	Motor Coach Industries 102DLW3SS (commuter coach)	1861	2009		Detroit Diesel series 60 Allison World B-500R
1997	New Flyer Industries D60 (articulated)	1002-1069	2012		Detroit Diesel series 50 Allison World B-400R
1998	Motor Coach Industries 102DLW3SS (commuter coach)	1860, 1862-2039	2012		Detroit Diesel series 60 Allison World B-500R	Following the creation of MTA Bus Company, buses were also operated there from 2004 until retirement in 2012. Several buses were operated under Long Island Bus (now Nassau Inter-County Express) from 2009 to 2010. 2006 was painted in full livery.
1998- 2000	Orion Bus Industries 06.501 (true low floor hybrid)	6350-6359	2005		Detroit Diesel series 30 and Lockheed Martin hybrid drive	6350-6353 rejects from New Jersey Transit (1998 units). 6354 is a 1999 unit. 6355-6359 are 2000 units. 6350 is preserved.
1999	Orion Bus Industries 05.501 (single-door commuter coach)	5894-5897	2010		Detroit Diesel series 50 Allison B400R	Originally purchased by the New York City DOT for New York Bus Service, and later operated by Green Bus Lines prior to MTA takeover in 2007. Transferred from MTA Bus to NYC Transit for X32 service in winter 2010. Retired when the X32 was discontinued after June 25, 2010.
1999	New Flyer Industries D45S ITV (commuter coach)	996-998	2010		Detroit Diesel series 60 Allison B-500R WTEC	Operated solely on the X51 route. Buses diverted from a Houston METRO order. Retired when the X51 was discontinued after June 25, 2010.
2000/ 2001	Nova Bus RTS-06 (T8O-206) Hybrid	6360 (numbers were to be 6360-6364)	2001		Cummins ISB 5.9L and Allison Hybrid	Only 6360 was delivered, operating for six months. It was withdrawn from service because of numerous problems and issues, including the exit of NovaBus from the United States market at that time. This was one of five (#6360-6364) that were supposed to be delivered, but only #6360, which actually saw service, and #6361, which was never delivered, were actually built. This bus was a Hybrid-Electric bus with an electric motor, generator, Propulsion Control System (PCS), and roof-mounted battery storage packs, and featured regenerative braking.
2004	New Flyer Industries D60HF (articulated)	5770-5834 (proposed numbers)	Never ran	None available	Detroit Diesel series 50 EGR and Allison B500R	These buses would have been 60 feet long. Model discontinued prior to being built.
2009	DesignLine Corporation EcoSaver IV (semi-low floor, turbine electric	1302-1306 (numbers were to be 1300-1389)	2011		Capstone C30 microturbine, 2 SemiKron inverters, and 2 Bosch Rexroth Idramat traction motors	Only 5 buses were delivered to the MTA (1302–1306). Buses were withdrawn from service in late 2010, owing to problems with the microturbine, and officially retired in early 2011, when the buses were returned to DesignLine.[1]

MTA Bus Company (inherited buses)

This list only includes buses that were or were scheduled to be inherited by MTA Bus. All buses were 40 feet long. The width is 102 in (2.59 m) unless noted otherwise in the Notes column.

Built before 1990

Year	Builder and model name	Numbers	Retired	Pictures (under MTA Bus)		Notes
1982	General Motors Diesel Division Buses New Look (S8H-5304M) suburban	7286-7310 (proposed numbers)	Never ran	None available		Formerly New York Bus Service numbers 1481-1505. 1502 is now a museum bus. Buses were 96 in (2.44 m) wide. Powertrain package: Detroit Diesel series 8V71N engine and Allison V730 transmission Never ran for MTA Bus. To date, 7286-7299 have never been used by the MTA for buses.
1984	General Motors Diesel Division Buses Classic (TC-40102A) single door suburban	7311-7313 (proposed numbers)	Never ran	None available		Formerly New York Bus Service numbers 1600-1602. Never ran for MTA Bus. Powertrain package: Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA engine and Allison V731 transmission.
Note: All of the 1980s RTS buses have the powertrain package of: Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA engine and Allison V730 transmission.
1984	General Motors Corporation RTS-04 (T8J-204) suburban	1837	2007			Formerly Green Bus Lines 1101 and New York City Transit 3503.
1985 -1987	General Motors Corporation RTS-04 (T8J-204)	1110–1136, 1191, 1838-1839, 1848–1850, 1857, 4220-4265, 5835-5857, 5879, 7050-7094, 8582	2007			The 1800s were originally part of a 419-bus NYCT order that year. The rest of the order was a 176-bus order by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) for three operators . Bus 4220 (Green Bus Lines 10001) never ran for MTA Bus and is preserved. Former operators: 1110-1136, 1191: Jamaica Buses 1838-1839: Green Bus Lines, (originally from New York City Transit) 1848-1850, 1857: Triboro Coach , (originally from New York City Transit) 4220-4265, 4277, 5835-5857, 5879, 8582: Green Bus Lines 7050-7094: Triboro Coach 1857 has coach seating.
1985	General Motors Corporation RTS-04 (T8J-604)	318-328, 1197–1199, 4266-4276, 4278-4283, 4297	2007			Originally 96 buses ordered by NYCDOT for three operators (Steinway Transit, Queens Transit/Surface, and Command Bus). The Steinway Transit units were transferred to Queens Surface in 1988. All buses not originally operated by Command Bus were retired by 2001. Buses were 96 in (2.44 m) wide. Former operators: 318-328: Command Bus 1197-1199: Jamaica Buses, (originally Command Bus) 4266-4276, 4278-4283, 4297: Green Bus Lines, (originally Command Bus)
1986	General Motors Corporation RTS-06 (T8J-206)	1137–1153, 1200, 1840-1842, 1851, 1858, 5858-5878, 7095-7121	2007			The 1800s were part of a 300-bus order by NYC Transit. The rest of the order was a 73-bus order by the NYCDOT for three operators. Former operators: 1137-1153, 1200: Jamaica Buses 1840-1842: Green Bus Lines, (originally New York City Transit) 1851, 1858: Triboro Coach Corporation, (originally New York City Transit) 5858-5862: Green Bus Lines, (originally Jamaica Buses) 5863-5878: Green Bus Lines 7080-7121: Triboro Coach
1986	General Motors Corporation RTS-06 (T8J-606)	1154–1163, 4284-4296, 4299	2007			Originally 68 buses ordered by NYCDOT for three operators (Steinway Transit, Queens Transit, and Command Bus). The Steinway Transit units were transferred to Queens Surface in 1988. All buses not originally operated by Command Bus were retired by 2001. Buses were 96 in (2.44 m) wide. Former operators: 1154-1163: Jamaica Buses, (originally Command Bus) 4284-4296, 4298-4299: Green Bus Lines, (originally Command Bus)
1987- 1988	Transportation Manufacturing Corporation RTS-06 (T8J-206)	1843–1846, 1852-1855	2007			Former operators: 1843-1846: Green Bus Lines, (originally New York City Transit) 1852-1855: Triboro Coach, (originally New York City Transit) 1845-1846, and 1855 have coach seating.
Note: All of Motor Coach Industries Classic buses are powertrian by: Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA engine and Allison V-731 ATEC transmission.
1988	Motor Coach Industries Classic (SC40-102A) (non-ADA compliant)	329-379, 1164–1170, 5880-5881, 7122-7147, 7314-7406, 7417-7422, 7820-7895, 9796-9826	2007			Originally ordered by NYCDOT for seven operators. 7825 (formerly Liberty Lines Express 3006) survives as a museum bus. Former operators: 329-378: Command Bus 379: Command Bus, (also ran for Triboro Coach) 1164-1171: Jamaica Buses 5880-5893: Green Bus Lines 7122-7147: Triboro Coach 7314-7396: New York Bus Service 7397-7404: New York Bus Service, (originally Command Bus) 7405-7406: New York Bus Service, (also ran for Command Bus) 7417-7418: New York Bus Service, originally Triboro Coach, then Green Bus Lines) 7419-7420: New York Bus Service, (originally Triboro Coach) 7421-7422: New York Bus Service, (originally Green Bus Lines) 7820-7894: Liberty Lines Express 7895: Liberty Lines Express, (formerly Queens Surface) 9796-9821: Queens Surface 9823-9826: Queens Surface, (originally Liberty Lines Express) All units had coach seating.
1989	Motor Coach Industries Classic (TC40-102A) (non-ADA compliant)	1171, 5882-5893	2007			Originally ordered by NYCDOT for two operators. These buses had two doors for use on local or express bus routes. 1171 and 5891 received hard seats after takeover. Former operators: 1171: Jamaica Buses 5882-5893: Green Bus Lines
1989	Motor Coach Industries Classic (SC40-102A) single-door (ADA compliant)	7407-7416, 7896-7905	2008			Originally ordered by NYCDOT for two operators. Former operators: 7407-7416: New York Bus Service 7896-7905: Liberty Lines Express

Built since 1990

These buses were wheelchair-accessible.

Year	Builder and model name	Numbers	Retired	Pictures (under MTA Bus)	Notes
1991	Transportation Manufacturing Corporation RTS-06 (T8O-206) CNG	752-753	Never ran (2004)	None available	Formerly New York City Transit buses 8398-8399, transferred to Command Bus running as 4976 and 4977. Never ran under MTA Bus.
1993- 1994	Transportation Manufacturing Corporation RTS-06 (T8O-206) CNG	681-707, 754, 7150-7173	2006–2007		754, formerly New York City Transit 8567, transferred to Command Bus Company as 4978. It ran under MTA Bus but was not renumbered. All others were purchased by the NYCDOT. 682 survives as part of the museum fleet as Command Bus 4904. Former operators: 681-707: Command Bus 754 (ex-4978): Command Bus, (originally New York City Transit) 7150-7173: Triboro Coach 681-683, 685-701, 703-707 had coach seating.
1993- 1994	Transportation Manufacturing Corporation RTS-06 (T8O-206)	1172–1190, 1192-1196, 5898-5937, 5988-5999, 7148-7149, 7174-7213, 9700-9795	2010		Originally purchased by the NYCDOT for four operators: 1172-1190, 1192–1196, 5988-5999: Jamaica Buses (1192-1196 originally Green Lines, 5988-5999 originally Queens Surface) 5898-5937: Green Lines; (5898-5904 originally Queens Surface) 7148-7149, 7174-7213: Triboro Coach; (7148-7149 originally Green Lines) 9700-9795: Queens Surface 7174-7184 were originally powered by methanol fuel. 5904 and 5999 survive as part of the museum fleet, as Queens Surface 275 and Jamaica Buses 3865, respectively.
1997	Orion Bus Industries 05.501 (CNG)	708	2009		Originally operated under Queens Surface, later transferred to Command Bus.
1999	Orion Bus Industries 05.501 (single-door commuter coach)	5894-5897	See New York City Transit retired buses table above for more information.

Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority and Long Island Bus

Built before 1966

Year	Builder and model name	Length and Width	Numbers	Previous operator(s)
1960	General Motors New Look TDH-4517	35 ft (10.67 m) • 96 in (2.4 m)	306, 316, 565	306: Schenck Transportation 316: Utility Lines 565: Bee Line
1960	General Motors New Look TDH-5302	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	457-466	Schenck Transportation (originally 410-419)
1961	General Motors New Look TDH-4517	35 ft (10.67 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	123-126, 207-211, 307, 318, 408-411, 566-570	123-126: Rockville Centre 207-211: Stage Coach 307: Schenck Transportation 318: Utility Lines 408-411: Hempstead Transportation 566-570: Bee Line
1961	General Motors New Look TDH-5301	40 ft (12.19 m) • 102 in (2.59 m)	571-580	NYC Transit (formerly 1093, 1059, 1086, 1017, 1057, 1070, 1081, 1055, 1023, and 1108)
1961	General Motors New Look TDH-5302	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	150, 404-407, 467-470, 626-634	150: Rockville Centre 404-407: Hempstead Transportation 467-470: Schenck Transportation (originally 420-423) 626-634: Bee Line
1962	General Motors New Look TDH-4517	35 ft (10.67 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	322-323	Utility Lines
1962	General Motors New Look TDH-5302	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	72-74, 321, 414-415, 456, 471-474, 600-602, 635-644	72-74: Jerusalem Avenue Bus 321: Utility Lines 414-415: Hempstead Transportation 456, 471-474, 600-602: Schenck Transportation (originally 408, 424, and 426-428) NOTE: 474 became 1000 after cut down to 30 feet. 635-644: Bee Line
1963	General Motors New Look TDH-4519	35 ft (10.67 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	325	Utility Lines
1963	General Motors New Look TDH-5302	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	158-159	Schenck Transportation (originally 150 and 152)
1963	General Motors New Look TDH-5304	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	75-78, 416-419, 475-478, 496, 645-649	75-78: Jerusalem Avenue Bus 416-419: Hempstead Transportation 475-478, 496: Schenck Transportation (originally 429-432 and 151) 645-649: Bee Line
1964	Flxible New Look FD6V-401-1	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	700-701	Bee-Line
1964	General Motors New Look TDH-4519	35 ft (10.67 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	300-305	Schenck Transportation
1964	General Motors New Look TDH-5304	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	420-423, 494-495, 603-605, 620-621, 650-659	420-423: Hempstead Transportation 494-495, 603-605, 620-621: Schenck Transportation (494-495 originally 409 and 606; 620-621 originally 607-608) 650-659: Bee Line
1965	General Motors New Look TDH-4519	35 ft (10.67 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	127-128, 327	127-128: Rockville Centre 327: Utility Lines
1965	General Motors New Look TDH-5303	40 ft (12.19 m) • 102 in (2.59 m)	500-506	MaBSTOA (originally 6483, 6485-6486, 6493, 6582, and 6688-6689)
1965	General Motors New Look TDH-5304	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	660-668	Bee Line

Built between 1966-1979

Year	Builder and model name	Length and Width	Numbers	Previous operator(s) (if not MSBA/Long Island Bus)
1966	General Motors New Look TDH-5304	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	151-154, 157, 160-162, 424-427, 670-674	151-154, 157: Rockville Centre 160-162: Schenck Transportation (originally 153-155) 424-427: Hempstead Transportation 670-674: Bee Line
1966	General Motors New Look SDM-5302 suburban	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	703	Bee Line
1967	General Motors New Look TDH-5304	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	82-83, 479-488, 675-684	82-83: Jerusalem Avenue Bus 479-488: Schenck Transportation (originally 433-442) 675-684: Bee Line
1967	General Motors New Look SDM-5302 suburban	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	702	Bee Line
1968	General Motors New Look T6H-5306A	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	100-102, 428-431, 622-625, 694-698	100-102, 622-625: Schenck Transportation (622-625 originally 609-612) 428-431: Hempstead Transportation 694-698: Bee Line
1968	General Motors New Look T6H-5306N	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	214, 328-329, 685-693	214: Stage Coach 328-329: Utility Lines 685-693: Bee Line
1969	General Motors New Look T6H-5306N	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	215, 330-331, 489-493	215: Stage Coach 330-331: Utility Lines 489-493: Schenck Transportation (originally 443-447)
1970	Flxible New Look 111CC-D5-1	40 ft (12.19 m) • 102 in (2.59 m)	507-511	MaBSTOA (originally 4600, 4688, 4670, 4606-4607)
1970	Flxible New Look 111CD-D5-1	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	432-451, 669, 699, 704-705, 712-718	432-451: Hempstead Transportation 669, 699, 704-705: Stage Coach (originally 665-668) 712-718: Schenck Transportation (718 originally 711)
1969	General Motors New Look T6H-5308A	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	155-156, 332-333	155-156: Rockville Centre 332-333: Utility Lines
1973	General Motors New Look T6H-5310A	40 ft (12.19 m) • 102 in (2.59 m)	105-112
1973	General Motors New Look S8H-5304A suburban	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	113-120
1973	General Motors New Look S8M-5304A suburban	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	121-122
1973–1977	Flxible New Look 53102-6-1	40 ft (12.19 m) • 102 in (2.59 m)	350-399	NYC Transit (see note 1 below)
1974	General Motors New Look T6H-5308A	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	800-849
1978	Flxible New Look 53096-8-1	40 ft (12.19 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	850-902
NOTE: The original numbers for this order were (in order): 7325, 7188, 7160, 7036, 7914, 7707, 7314, 7358, 7313, 7173, 7030, 7130, 7789, 7348, 7844, 7026, 7830, 7193, 7861, 7328, 7137, 7187, 7886, 7151, 7194, 7733, 7902, 7903, 7712, 7872, 7883, 7538, 7593, 7882, 7574, 7888, 7524, 7038, 7881, 7916, 7934, 7318, 7168, 7892, 7190, 7104, 7066, 7890, 7569, and 7062.

Built 1980 and later

From 1981 on, all buses for Long Island Bus were equipped with wheelchair lifts.

Year	Builder and model name	Length and Width	Numbers	Original operators (if not MSBA/Long Island Bus)
1981	Grumman Flxible 870-A 53102-8-1	40 ft (12.19 m) • 102 in (2.59 m)	750-799, 925-999
1984	Flxible Metro-A 40102-6T	40 ft (12.19 m) • 102 in (2.59 m)	PA1000-PA1033
1985–1986	Neoplan USA Lit'l Bus	30 ft (9.14 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	300-305	Avis Rent-a-Car
1988	Gillig Phantom 35TB102	35 ft (10.67 m) • 102 in (2.59 m)	500-519
1988	Gillig Phantom 40TB102	40 ft (12.19 m) • 102 in (2.59 m)	520-561
1990	Ontario Bus Industries Orion V 05.501	40 ft (12.19 m) • 102 in (2.59 m)	579-599
1991	Ontario Bus Industries Orion V 05.501	40 ft (12.19 m) • 102 in (2.59 m)	600-655 (see note 1 below)
1992	Bus Industries of America Orion V 05.501 CNG	40 ft (12.19 m) • 102 in (2.59 m)	656-666 (retired in 2004)
1995–1996	Orion Bus Industries Orion II 02.501 CNG	25.92 ft (7.90 m) • 96 in (2.44 m)	701, 704-706, 711
1995–1996	Thomas school bus	Unknown	707-710, 713
1996	Orion Bus Industries Orion V 05.501 CNG	40 ft (12.19 m) • 102 in (2.59 m)	100-105, 109-113, 115-117, and 121-141 (see note 2 below)
1997-1998	Orion Bus Industries Orion V 05.501 CNG	40 ft (12.19 m) • 102 in (2.59 m)	1405-1525 (see note 3 below)
2002	Coach and Equipment Phoenix (Ford E450 chassis)	25 ft (7.62 m) • 91 in (2.31 m)	1800-1801 (see note 4 below)
2004	Coach and Equipment Condor (International 3200 chassis)	25 ft (7.62 m) • 91 in (2.31 m)	1800-1801 (see note 5 below)
Notes: Four units (601, 607, 617, and 653) were renumbered 1802-1805 in March 2009, but were retired soon after. 21 units were renumbered 1400-1404 and 1806-1821 in March 2009, but were retired following the delivery of newer buses. All units except for 221 were renumbered to 1405-1525 in March 2009 and were retired following the delivery of newer buses. These buses were renumbered 1800-1801 in March 2009, but were retired early in 2010. The replacement buses for these two units also carried the same numbers. Purchased used to replace the Phoenix vans. Removed from fixed-route service following the discontinuation of the N53.

Long Island Bus fleet before January 1, 2012

These buses are no longer in the MTA fleet. Buses are transfer and run by Nassau Inter County Express.

Photo	Builder and model name	Year	Numbers (Total ordered)	Powertrain (Engine and transmission or propulsion system)	Notes
	Orion Bus Industries Orion V (05.501 CNG)	2000	1526-1632 (107 buses)	Detroit Diesel series 50G (CNG fuel) Allison B-400R WTEC	91 buses active from this fleet.
	DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses Orion V (05.501 CNG)	2004	1633–1635, 1637-1699 (66 buses)	Detroit Diesel series 50G EGR (CNG fuel) Allison B-400R WTEC	As delivered, all buses had a Detroit Diesel series 50G EGR engines; 1636 was repowered with a Deere engine in 2007. All 67 buses from this fleet are active.
			1636 (1 bus)	Deere 6081 (CNG fuel) Allison B-400R WTEC
	Daimler Commercial Buses Orion VII Next Generation (07.501) (semi-low floor, CNG)	2008	1700 (1 bus)	Cummins Westport ISL G (CNG fuel) Allison B-400R WTEC	All of the 1700s are active. 38 of the 40 1800s are active.
		2009	1701-1799 (99 buses)
		2010- 2011	1800-1839 (40 buses)

See also

• MTA Regional Bus Operations bus fleet
• Retired demonstration Metropolitian Transportation Authority (New York) bus fleet

References

• Ohio Museum of Transportation - GMC TDH5301 Production List
• Ohio Museum of Transportation - GMC TDH5303 Production List
• Ohio Museum of Transportation - GMC T6H5305A Production List
• Ohio Museum of Transportation - GMC T6H5309A Production List
• Ohio Museum of Transportation - GMC T6H5310A Production List
• Ohio Museum of Transportation - Flxible F2D Models Production List
• Ohio Museum of Transportation - Flxible 111CC Models Production List
• Ohio Museum of Transportation - Flxible 53102 Models Production List

External links

• Urban Transit Club (UTC) New York City Bus Roster
• transiTALK MTA Fleet Roster Page
• MTA Bus, MaBSTOA, and NYCT Bus GIF Designs