MTABusTransitFanner Posted March 23, 2022 Share #151 Posted March 23, 2022 1807 is possibly done for 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Powers Posted April 10, 2022 Share #152 Posted April 10, 2022 On 3/23/2022 at 9:31 AM, MTABusTransitFanner said: 1807 is possibly done for Is there any idea as to why NICE is getting 33 new XN40s? was the remaining Gillig Adavantage BRT Plus CNG order cancelled? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTABusTransitFanner Posted April 12, 2022 Share #153 Posted April 12, 2022 On 4/10/2022 at 11:56 AM, Joel Powers said: Is there any idea as to why NICE is getting 33 new XN40s? was the remaining Gillig Adavantage BRT Plus CNG order cancelled? NICE is also still getting Gilligs, the number has been reduced to 36, here’s what I can see happening 6 XE40s 33 XN40s 36 Gilligs i think what NICE is doing a fleet expansion, not all this is confirmed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted April 12, 2022 Share #154 Posted April 12, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, MTABusTransitFanner said: NICE is also still getting Gilligs, the number has been reduced to 36, here’s what I can see happening 6 XE40s 33 XN40s 36 Gilligs i think what NICE is doing a fleet expansion, not all this is confirmed Sounds more like they're slowing going to push out the 1800s. The tanks are good for 20 years, but if they've hit 500k miles or more, those buses are for. Edited April 12, 2022 by Cait Sith 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Powers Posted April 13, 2022 Share #155 Posted April 13, 2022 9 hours ago, MTABusTransitFanner said: NICE is also still getting Gilligs, the number has been reduced to 36, here’s what I can see happening 6 XE40s 33 XN40s 36 Gilligs i think what NICE is doing a fleet expansion, not all this is confirmed So the 45 option order to replace the 2012-13 EPA10 3G CNGs have been cancelled and replaced by this XN40 order? I wonder if this new batch of XN40s are an option of the XE40 order for up to 36 XE40s? Very interesting scenario. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTABusTransitFanner Posted April 17, 2022 Share #156 Posted April 17, 2022 On 4/13/2022 at 12:16 AM, Joel Powers said: So the 45 option order to replace the 2012-13 EPA10 3G CNGs have been cancelled and replaced by this XN40 order? I wonder if this new batch of XN40s are an option of the XE40 order for up to 36 XE40s? Very interesting scenario. the 3G CNGs aren't old enough to be replaced. From what i'm hearing, the 30 options(XE40s) will not be taken 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTABusTransitFanner Posted April 17, 2022 Share #157 Posted April 17, 2022 On 4/12/2022 at 6:20 PM, Cait Sith said: Sounds more like they're slowing going to push out the 1800s. The tanks are good for 20 years, but if they've hit 500k miles or more, those buses are for. Theres a few units im aware of that have 500k or more, most units are between 400-499 from what Ive seen, Ive also been hearing that their retirement may begin sooner than expected, im not too sure about that rn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Powers Posted April 17, 2022 Share #158 Posted April 17, 2022 9 hours ago, MTABusTransitFanner said: Theres a few units im aware of that have 500k or more, most units are between 400-499 from what Ive seen, Ive also been hearing that their retirement may begin sooner than expected, im not too sure about that rn Well, you said that #1807 was written off. Was it in a wreck? We already know the story of #1804. IIRC, they send the XE40s will eventually venture off to other routes, so I'd assume they would want to take the options, though maybe later down the line. Are there any plans for RVC Depot seeing that it is still standing, or maybe a future new Depot elsewhere (I'd suggest the North Shore area)? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Powers Posted April 17, 2022 Share #159 Posted April 17, 2022 16 hours ago, MTABusTransitFanner said: Theres a few units im aware of that have 500k or more, most units are between 400-499 from what Ive seen, Ive also been hearing that their retirement may begin sooner than expected, im not too sure about that rn Also, did NICE mention anywhere when they plan to ditch Compressed Natural Gas fueled buses altogther? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTABusTransitFanner Posted April 20, 2022 Share #160 Posted April 20, 2022 On 4/17/2022 at 8:12 AM, Joel Powers said: Well, you said that #1807 was written off. Was it in a wreck? We already know the story of #1804. IIRC, they send the XE40s will eventually venture off to other routes, so I'd assume they would want to take the options, though maybe later down the line. Are there any plans for RVC Depot seeing that it is still standing, or maybe a future new Depot elsewhere (I'd suggest the North Shore area)? Oh no no no, I never said 1807 was written off, 1807 is fine, it had an issue(forgot what it was) it’s expected to return soon. The XE40s will be used on all the lines, unfortunately NICE will not be taking the 30 options for the electrics. As of rn NICE has no plans to either restore Rockville Centre depot or open a whole new depot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTABusTransitFanner Posted April 20, 2022 Share #161 Posted April 20, 2022 On 4/17/2022 at 3:01 PM, Joel Powers said: Also, did NICE mention anywhere when they plan to ditch Compressed Natural Gas fueled buses altogther? There’s news articles everywhere that NICE will be going all electric soon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Powers Posted April 21, 2022 Share #162 Posted April 21, 2022 4 hours ago, MTABusTransitFanner said: Oh no no no, I never said 1807 was written off, 1807 is fine, it had an issue(forgot what it was) it’s expected to return soon. The XE40s will be used on all the lines, unfortunately NICE will not be taking the 30 options for the electrics. As of rn NICE has no plans to either restore Rockville Centre depot or open a whole new depot. Ah, very interesting, I guess the 2011 Orion 7.501 NG CNGs may stick around for a while. I assume you work for NICE bus? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User Posted April 22, 2022 Share #163 Posted April 22, 2022 On 4/20/2022 at 4:34 PM, MTABusTransitFanner said: There’s news articles everywhere that NICE will be going all electric soon What news articles and what does "soon" mean? They're installing an upgrade to their CNG fuel-pump system now and would need serious infrastructure upgrades in order to support going all electric because of all the vehicles that would need to be charged. The XE40s on order are only coming along with a few charging stations being setup at the depot, not enough to charge the entire fleet if it were electric. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTABusTransitFanner Posted April 23, 2022 Share #164 Posted April 23, 2022 On 4/20/2022 at 9:20 PM, Joel Powers said: Ah, very interesting, I guess the 2011 Orion 7.501 NG CNGs may stick around for a while. I assume you work for NICE bus? Im only a teenager lol, I am from Long Island however 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTABusTransitFanner Posted April 23, 2022 Share #165 Posted April 23, 2022 17 hours ago, User said: What news articles and what does "soon" mean? They're installing an upgrade to their CNG fuel-pump system now and would need serious infrastructure upgrades in order to support going all electric because of all the vehicles that would need to be charged. The XE40s on order are only coming along with a few charging stations being setup at the depot, not enough to charge the entire fleet if it were electric. Oh my apologies lol, sometimes I have issues reading 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMTAEmprie Posted February 16, 2023 Share #166 Posted February 16, 2023 On 4/23/2022 at 1:09 PM, MTABusTransitFanner said: Oh my apologies lol, sometimes I have issues reading All the 2022 BRT Plus CNGs have been delivered right? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share #167 Posted February 16, 2023 On 4/20/2022 at 4:32 PM, MTABusTransitFanner said: Oh no no no, I never said 1807 was written off, 1807 is fine, it had an issue(forgot what it was) it’s expected to return soon. The XE40s will be used on all the lines, unfortunately NICE will not be taking the 30 options for the electrics. As of rn NICE has no plans to either restore Rockville Centre depot or open a whole new depot. So what the heck are they using it for now? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted February 17, 2023 Share #168 Posted February 17, 2023 7 hours ago, Lawrence St said: So what the heck are they using it for now? Basically using it to store retired buses until they can go to scrap or to auction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted February 17, 2023 Share #169 Posted February 17, 2023 Is NICE planning to get more articulated buses? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMTAEmprie Posted February 17, 2023 Share #170 Posted February 17, 2023 32 minutes ago, N6 Limited said: Is NICE planning to get more articulated buses? That's the 50 million dollar question. From what I been hearing, yes...eventually. I don't know if it will take another depot to be built before that happens though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted February 18, 2023 Share #171 Posted February 18, 2023 11 hours ago, N6 Limited said: Is NICE planning to get more articulated buses? Yes they are. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTABusTransitFanner Posted February 22, 2023 Share #172 Posted February 22, 2023 As of right now NICE has no artic orders coming up that I’m aware of, I’ve spoken to a few employees I’m friends with and they have told me the same thing, if I get any news I’ll let y’all know. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted February 22, 2023 Share #173 Posted February 22, 2023 5 hours ago, MTABusTransitFanner said: As of right now NICE has no artic orders coming up that I’m aware of, I’ve spoken to a few employees I’m friends with and they have told me the same thing, if I get any news I’ll let y’all know. They're not going to know regardless. Months back, they have expressed interest in getting more artics, they want the n4 to be an articulated route. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence St Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share #174 Posted February 22, 2023 Can a mod rename this thread to “The NICE New Bus & Delivery Thread”? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Mcnonald Posted September 29, 2023 Share #175 Posted September 29, 2023 On 2/22/2023 at 7:21 AM, Lawrence St said: Can a mod rename this thread to “The NICE New Bus & Delivery Thread”? I read somewhere not too long ago that 24 new CNG buses are due for 2024. I guess th last option of BRT Plus is going to be split in 2. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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