How many heavy-duty transit buses are purchased on an annual basis?
A. We contacted the American Public Transit Association (APTA) for information regarding transit bus purchases by their member agencies. On January 1, 1999 there were approximately 7,000 heavy-duty buses on order by U.S. transit agencies. This number would include all buses of 30′ length and larger. On this date also, agencies reporting plans to purchase approximately 13,000 more heavy duty buses that were not yet under contract. The contact point at APTA for further information is Mr. Jerry Trotter at 202-496-4887. Q. Our organization will be purchasing over the road buses powered by duel fuel engines burning CNG and diesel. I am trying to search for any existing bus specifications for this type of bus. Any help would be great! A. I am not aware of any “duel fuel” (CNG and Diesel) buses being used in transit, and I am not aware of any specification for such buses. There are some transit duel “mode” buses, such as the Seattle electric bus (overhead wire) that also has a diesel engine f
