JLiu15

As of right now it looks like 26002 has only operated for one day (11/22/2022) and hasn't been used since then. The charging infrastructure at Princeton is not yet complete so it has to go to Stout's in Ewing to get charged. I last visited Princeton and Stout's facility in mid-December, I'm not sure if any other units were delivered. So far their 1995 and 1997-1998 ex-OCTA D40LFs are still going strong.

On 12/1/2022 at 9:07 AM, DCTransitFilms said:

Saw 6043 running on the 62 a few days ago, 59 yesterday, and right now it's on the 66V. Seems to be at Ironbound for more than a month now. Likely a 6193 replacement.

Lol, why not just send 6043 back to coach and keep 6193 where it is...

It looks like the 45ft ElDorado is most likely cancelled for Rutgers. No official word on it yet, but the manager here isn't too confident on it. It was originally scheduled to be delivered and tested in summer 2023. This does not affect the 25 upcoming 40ft ENC Axess BRTs on order for 2023-2025 though.

Honestly a 45ft bus is not the most practical for Rutgers, as there are a number of tight turns that even 40ft buses sometimes struggle to make. I also heard from another person that it's unlikely LACMTA will be going for 45ft buses to replace their NABI 45Cs and instead opting to only go for 40fts and 60fts. Given that LACMTA was theoretically the best recipient for such a bus, I'm not even sure if the 45ft ENC will be produced. Even if it is, I doubt many transit agencies would buy it as very few agencies (with LACMTA being a notable exception) uses 45ft transit buses.

On 11/29/2022 at 8:55 AM, DCTransitFilms said:

So 6041, 6048, 6050, and 6193 are all back with ONE Bus... Might as well have given 6041-6050 fully back

6043 is also at Ironbound?

Not sure about 6043. I believe it's at Meadowlands.

But yes, I confirmed w someone on Instagram that 6041 and 6050 are indeed back at Coach.

On 11/21/2022 at 10:57 AM, 553 Bridgeton said:

It looks as if Oradell got most of the 22000s, and Westwood the 21000s.

Yup. Westwood got all NJT-liveried buses 21191 and up (plus 21074-21093 loaned from Meadowlands) and the first 10 22000s. Oradell has all 22000s above 22011 except 22039-22069 which went to Fairview.

Looks like the 9000s are starting to retire. 9010, 9015, 9033, 9042, 9048 were seen at the lot next to Meadowlands in an Instagram post. 8111, 7563, and 7766 were also spotted there, some of them with black paint.

22107 delivered to ADD. It's currently facing the back fence by I-287, meaning it's yet to be inspected.

Interestingly, MTA Prevost 1566 and the Rutgers Science Explorer Blue Bird are also at ADD. 1566 has been there since at least 11/4.

6048 and 6193 back to ONE bus. They've made some appearances on the 84 lately.

21245 (Suburban Transit) caught fire last December, but there's an additional two Suburban Transit units that also caught fire: 21248 and 17023. The fire was concentrated in the rear and both look to be fixable.

Did some VIN decoding. If VINs are in order, then the VINs for the remainder of the order should be:

26003: 5FYB8KJ04NC105965

26004: 5FYB8KJ06NC105966

26005: 5FYB8KJ08NC105967

26006: 5FYB8KJ0XNC105968

26007: 5FYB8KJ01NC105969

26008: 5FYB8KJ08NC105970

26009: 5FYB8KJ0XNC105971

26010: 5FYB8KJ01NC105972

26011: 5FYB8KJ03NC105973

26012: 5FYB8KJ05NC105974

26013: 5FYB8KJ07NC105975

26014: 5FYB8KJ09NC105976

26015: 5FYB8KJ00NC105977

26016: 5FYB8KJ02NC105978

26017: 5FYB8KJ04NC105979

26018: 5FYB8KJ00NC105980

Not an expert on VINs, so I could be wrong. These were just the valid VINs I could find after 26002's VIN. And there's still the possibility they're not numbered in VIN order, lol.

Looks like there's an additional 8 units, 26019-26026, on order for 2024. They will be used for community service around Princeton.

As for 26001, IDK haha.

Update on these buses:

Their numbers will be 26002-26018, not 26001-26017. 26002 is still in training but will be in service this month. 26003-26009 will be delivered by the end of the year, while the remainder are still on the line.

26002-26015 will each feature a unique Princeton scheme while the remainder will be in the standard Tiger Transit scheme. 

26002 plate: OYB6484 VIN: 5FYB8KJ02NC105964

https://www.masstransitmag.com/management/article/21285284/transdev-to-acquire-first-transit

It looks like Transdev will be acquiring First Transit. For those who may not know, they were already purchased by EQT about a year ago. This is the second time they've been sold in the past two years.

It will be interesting to see how it plays out. Will all First Transit operations and vehicles be transferred to Transdev, or will First Transit still operate in name, just that it's owned by Transdev (like it is now with First being owned by EQT). I'm mostly curious about what it means for university transit systems as they operate plenty of them (e.g. Rutgers, Emory, LSU, GSU, SCAD, UTK, Alabama, etc), mostly using ElDorado Axess/EZ Rider.

On 10/10/2022 at 10:07 PM, FlxMtroD said:

I'm sure those D45CRT standard floor cruisers are going to Wayne and some possibly to Meadowlands to replace the 9000s and 7100s. Oradell should definitely have all of their 40 foot MCIs replaced by the 22000 white back MCIs and they'll be housed in Oradell garage. Fairview may have their ex-Wayne 9000s replaced by the white backs as well. It's just a guess on my part

My money is on the CRTs going to Wayne/Meadowlands/Howell to replace 7100s (both 7101-7118 and 7121-7187) and 9000s, and to southern garages which will displace 18000s (for a mileage switch like @553 Bridgeton said) to Market Street (to finally replace their D4000s), Oradell (to get up to 160 buses as @Gmansports said) and Fairview (to replace their ex-Wayne 9000s).

I did hear a theory that the CRTs will be going to southern garages to replace their 18000s which will then go to Wayne and Market Street. Not sure tho.

22095 delivered

22094 delivered

1 hour ago, Lawrence St said:

Who’s the transit provider now?

It's still WeDriveU. But I believe the buses are owned by Princeton University.

As promised by Princeton University when they switched their transit provider in early 2021, there will be electric buses after a year. The bus model was decided to be the NFI XE35. 17 units will be delivered, replacing all 1995-97 ex-OCTA New Flyer D40LF and Ford cutaways.

Deliveries began this week, and 26002 is now at the Stout's facility in Ewing, NJ. It will be used for driver training before entering service in mid-October.

Photos:

2 hours ago, davemackey said:

THIS JUST IN TO OUR NEWS DESK...

22089 delivered with NJT colors and white back.

Deja vu all over again.

Predicted this months ago. Looks like I was right haha.

Now to see which garage these go to. My bet would be Wayne to replace the 9000s and 7100s.

22053 & 22055 delivered @ ADD. We've come full circle from 22056 being delivered in January lol.

6197-6200 to Community Coach

On 7/24/2022 at 4:56 PM, ryanov said:

A friend mentioned he saw two NJT buses on I90 in the Chicago area yesterday. He didn't notice numbers. 

Probably more 22030s.

6041-6050 meadowlands

6051-6056 hilton

6189-6192 orange

6193-6196 ironbound

6197-6200 washington twp

6201-6204 EHT

6205 SCT

(per FB post)

Just now, JLiu15 said:

Yes. Some 60xx have been appearing on Meadowlands routes.

To add to this: just rumors for now, but what I heard is that 6205 will be going to Salem County Transit, 6200-6204, will be going to Egg Harbor, 6189+ will be going to Orange/Hilton. Higher ONE Bus 60xx to Meadowlands.

On 6/22/2022 at 11:41 AM, go25 said:

6044, 6046 and 6047 at CMF. Possible moves to other garages?

Yes. Some 60xx have been appearing on Meadowlands routes.