B35 via Church Posted October 15, 2020 Share #26 Posted October 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, R10 2952 said: Exactly- anyone expecting Bee-Line to get Proterras would be like people expecting the MTA to get Gilligs. I don't see it happening. Perfect comparison. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40MntVrn Posted November 6, 2020 Share #27 Posted November 6, 2020 On 6/26/2020 at 12:26 PM, Jova42R said: As many of BeeLine's buses are nearing the end of their lives, I thought that it would be a good idea to compile a list of (what I think) are the best replacements for these buses. The current fleet is (soon to be retired in red, not retiring soon in blue😞 2004 OBI Orion V 05.505 2006 OBI Orion VII 07.501 OG HEV 2009 NABI 40-LFW HEV 2018-19 New Flyer XDE60 2003 Neoplan AN460 2005-6 Orion V 05.501 Transit 2008 Orion V 05.501 Suburban From the look of this roster, it appears beeline refreshes nearly their entire fleet around around the same time, +/- 5 years. Does anyone know if this is by design or if this was the product of when they "right-sized" their fleet at some point? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted November 8, 2020 Share #28 Posted November 8, 2020 On 10/15/2020 at 12:34 PM, R10 2952 said: Exactly- anyone expecting Bee-Line to get Proterras would be like people expecting the MTA to get Gilligs. I don't see it happening. Never say never. Proterra has been a hot commodity when it comes to reliability of the fleet. New Jersey Transit is exploring the idea of electric buses by ordering 8 Proterras, while having a fleet entirely of New Flyers, which includes NABI and MCI. In terms of overall cost, it would make more sense for Bee-Line to get electric New Flyers for fleet uniformity, but stranger things have happened, like Bee-Line ordering NABI Hybrids instead of Orions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40 to 241st Posted April 16, 2023 Share #29 Posted April 16, 2023 On 6/26/2020 at 12:26 PM, Jova42R said: As many of BeeLine's buses are nearing the end of their lives, I thought that it would be a good idea to compile a list of (what I think) are the best replacements for these buses. The current fleet is (soon to be retired in red, not retiring soon in blue😞 2004 OBI Orion V 05.505 2006 OBI Orion VII 07.501 OG HEV 2009 NABI 40-LFW HEV 2018-19 New Flyer XDE60 2003 Neoplan AN460 2005-6 Orion V 05.501 Transit 2008 Orion V 05.501 Suburban Most of the fleet is soon to be retiring. Hence, here are the replacements (replacements in green): 2004 OBI Orion V 05.505 New Flyer XDE35 (1st choice) Alexander Dennis Enviro200H 33 ft (2nd choice) Gillig BRT HEV 35 ft (3rd choice) 2006 OBI Orion VII 07.501 OG HEV New Flyer XDE40 (1st choice) Nova Bus LFS TL40102A HEV or Nova Bus LFX TL40102A HEV (2nd choice) Gillig BRT HEV 40 ft (3rd choice) 2009 NABI 40-LFW HEV New Flyer XDE40 (1st choice) Nova Bus LFS TL40102A HEV or Nova Bus LFX TL40102A HEV (2nd choice) Gillig BRT HEV 40 ft (3rd choice) 2003 Neoplan AN460 577 will be replaced by 322, an XDE60 2005-6 Orion V 05.501 Transit New Flyer XDE40 (1st choice) Nova Bus LFS TL40102A HEV or Nova Bus LFX TL40102A HEV (2nd choice) Gillig BRT HEV 40 ft (3rd choice) 2008 Orion V 05.501 Suburban MCI D4500CTH (1st choice) Nova Bus LFS TL40102A HEV Suburban (2nd choice) This is how I'd replace the buses 1. It's confrmed Orion 5.505 is getting replaced w/ Xde35 2. Orion 5.501 suburban should be replaced w/ Nova lfs suburbans 3. Nabi 40-lfw buses should be replaced w/ Gillig buses it really wouldn't be amusing if Westcester only had Newflyer Buses a variety is always good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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