NJ Transit bus fleet

NJ Transit Bus Operations and companies leasing buses from NJ Transit use various makes and models of buses between 25 and 60 feet in length to provide service within the state of New Jersey. As of 2007, 2,477 buses are branded for NJ Transit duty, while 683 other buses owned by NJ Transit are branded for duty by private operators such as Coach USA, a number that does not include community shuttle buses.

The roster below lists buses purchased and/or inherited by NJ Transit.

Buses in service before 1980

This list includes Transport of New Jersey, NJDOT-owned, and NJ Transit buses

All of these buses have been retired from NJ Transit service.

Retired buses

This section covers buses that were purchased by NJ Transit after 1980 and have since been retired. (Demos are excluded).

Demo buses

Year Builder Model Length (ft) Width (in) Seating Engine Numbers Notes
1981 Volvo B10M Articulated 60 102 Transit Volvo 9000 Demo articulated bus.
1981 Volvo B10M 40 102 Transit Volvo 9001 Demo Volvo 40-foot bus
1981 M A N SG310-18-2L 60 102 Transit MAN D2566 MLUM 9100 Demo MAN articulated bus.
1986 Neoplan AN460-A Transliner 60 96 Suburban Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA PA9100 Demo Transliner.
1988 Flxible Metro-B
40096-4D
40 96 Transit Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA 8050 Demo Metro-B for the 1989 Metro-B order.
1989 OBI Orion 05.501 40 102 Transit Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA Unknown Demo Orion. Became Transit Windsor (ON) 499 and retired in 2014.
1993 Flxible Metro-D
40102-6C8
40 102 Transit Cummins C8.3 8083 Demo Metro-D for the 1994 Metro-D order.
1995 Nova Bus RTS T80206 40 102 Transit Detroit Diesel Series 50 2600 Demo RTS for the 1995-1996 RTS order.
1996 MCI 102-D3 40 102 Suburban Cummins M11E 8011 One of two MCI D series buses ahead of the 2001-2004 MCI order. This bus was owned by Penske, sold to a charter company, later destroyed by a fire.
1996 MCI 102-D3 40 102 Suburban Detroit Diesel series 60 8060 The other MCI D series bus ahead of the 2001-2004 MCI order, owned by Penske.
1996–1998 Orion VI Low Floor Hybrid 40 102 Transit Detroit Diesel series 30 4000-4003 Never ran; became NYCTA 6350-6353
2006 MTS RTS Legend 40 102 Transit (4101)
Suburban (4201)
Caterpillar C9 4101,
4201
These buses were received for testing ahead of a planned order, since canceled. The buses were sold to Somerset County Transportation.
2007 NABI 416.14 40 102 Transit Caterpillar C9 5722 Dallas dart had sent this bus as a demo to NJ Transit but it was returned shortly before NABI 416.15 sent the newer restyled 5201 and 5202 as the demo buses.
2008 NABI 416.15 40 102 Suburban Caterpillar C9 5201-5202 NJ Transit is currently purchasing these buses.

Production buses

Note; Buses with a PA prefix were buses purchased using Port Authority of New York And New Jersey funds.

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Year Builder Model Length (ft) Width (in) Seating Engine Numbers (preserved numbers) Retired
1980
(acquired 1985-6 from the NYCTA & MABSTOA)
Grumman-Flxible 870-A
53102-6-1
40 102 Transit and
Suburban

Some were
lift equipped
Detroit Diesel series 6V71N PA1500–PA1593, 1594-1611, PA1612-PA1619, 2000-2518 (1596, 2089) 1998-2002(A few lasted until 2003)
1981 Grumman-Flxible 870-B
40102-6-1
40 102 Transit Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA PA1000–PA1210, and 1211-1270 (1128, 1154) 1993-1996(A few lasted until 1999)
1982–1984 MCI MC-9 40 96 Suburban Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA PA6100-PA6501, 6502-6561, PA6562-PA6799 (6106) 2003-2004
1983 Flxible Metro-A
40102-6T
40 102 Transit Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA PA1300–PA1388, 1389-1408, PA1409-PA1410, 1411-1447, PA1448-PA1449, 1450-1464 1995-1997(A few lasted until 1999)
1985 Volvo B10M
articulated
60 102 Transit Volvo TD100 PA9100-PA9149 2003-2004
1985 Volvo B10M
articulated
60 96 Suburban
(9256 was not accessible)
Volvo TD100 PA9200-PA9259 2003-2004
1987 MCI MC-9 40 96 Suburban Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA PA5000-PA5133, 5134-5171, PA5172-PA5191, 5192-5193, PA5194-PA5414 (5036, 5366) 2006-2007
1987 MCI 96A3 40 96 Suburban Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA 5450 2003-2004
1989 Eagle Bus AE20 40 96 Suburban Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA 5500-5618 (5531, 5604) 2000-2001
1989 Flxible Metro-B
40096-6T
40 96 Suburban Some Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA 3000-3280 (3057) 2009-2010
1989 Flxible Metro-B
40102-6T
40 102 Transit (1700s)
Suburban (3000s)
1700s: yes
3000s: no
Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA 1700–1721,
3500-3605 (3529)
2009-2010
1991–1992 Flxible Metro-C
40102-6C CNG
40 102 Transit Cummins L10G 1722-1726
(later 0001-0005 and
NGV1-NGV5); all assigned to NJT Mercer/Hamilton Garage
2004
1993–1994 Flxible Metro-D
40102-6C8
40 102 Suburban Cummins C8.3/
ZF Ecomat HP590
3700-3796 (3710, 3778) 2010-2011
1994 Flxible Metro-D
40102-6C8
40 102 Transit Cummins C8.3/
ZF Ecomat HP590
1750–1965, 1976 (1885, 1976) 2010-2011
1994 Flxible Metro-D
40102-4D
40 102 Transit Detroit Diesel Series 50 DDEC/
ZF Ecomat HP590
1966–1975 (1966) 2010-2011
1995-1996 Nova Bus RTS
T80-206
40 102 Transit Cummins C8.3/
ZF Ecomat HP590
2601-2775 (2625) 2011-2012
1995–1999
(leased 2006)
MCI 102-DL3 45 102 Suburban Detroit Diesel Series 60 7101-7120 2007-2008
1998 Orion 06.501 Low-Floor Hybrid 40 102 Transit Detroit Diesel Series 30 4000-4003 (4000 - by MTA) Never ran, became NYCTA 6350-6353
1998 Nova Bus RTS T80-2N 40 102 Transit Cummins ISC 1001-1002,
1026
2012-2013
1998-2000 MCI 102-DWA3 (CNG) 40 102 Suburban Detroit Diesel Series 60G DDEC 7001-7077 2014-2015
1999-2000 Nova Bus RTS RT60-2N 30 102 Transit Cummins ISC 2501-2580 (2501) 2013-2014
1999-2001 Nova Bus RTS RT80-2N 40 102 Transit Cummins ISC 1000, 1003-1025,
1027-1254,
1262-1576
2012-2015 (part of this order remains in service; see below)
2001(acquired 2006 from Academy Bus) Nova Bus RTS 82VN 40 102 Transit (1577-1582)
Suburban (1583-1589)
Cummins ISC 1577-1589 2013-2014
2002 Nova Bus RTS 82VN hybrid 40 102 Transit Cummins ISB 4001-4003 2011
2006-2007 MTS RTS Legend 40 102 Transit (4100s)
Suburban (4201)
Caterpillar C9 4101-4132
4201
2007 (4101 & 4201; 4102-4132 never ran)
Sold to various systems such as Somerset County, Texas A&M University, & Foxwoods Casino

Active fleet

All buses here are fully ADA compliant. Unless noted, buses are 102 in (2.59 m) wide.

Year Make & Model Length Example Powertrain
(Engine & Transmission)
Numbers Notes
1999-
2001
Nova Bus
RTS RT80-2N
40 ft (12.19 m)
Cummins ISC/
ZF Ecomat-2 HP592C
1000, 1103, 1515, 1521, 1538, 1556
  • Operated under Coach USA (Olympia Trails)
    • Newark Airport Express service only
  • 1000 is assigned to the New Jersey
    State Police
    .
  • 1203 and 1209 are preserved by a private company.
2000 MCI
102-DW3SS
40 ft (12.19 m) Detroit Diesel Series 60 DDEC (with Jacobs Engine Brake/
Allison B500R WTEC
7501-7503
(3 buses)
  • Operated under New Jersey Transit.
2001 MCI
D4000
(lavatory-equipped)
40 ft (12.19 m)
Detroit Diesel Series 60 DDEC (with Jacobs Engine Brake)/
Allison B500R WTEC
7531-7541,
7783-7800,
8451-8453,
8556-8557,
8703
(35 buses)
  • Operated under:
  • 8451 was not originally equipped with a
    restroom, but had one added aftermarket.
    7801 was originally equipped with a lavatory,
    but had its lavatory removed following a fire.
2001-
2003
MCI
D4000
40 ft (12.19 m)



Detroit Diesel Series 60 DDEC (with Jacobs Engine Brake)/
Allison B-500 WTEC
(See Note 2)
7401-7418,
7484-7493,
7504-7530,
7542-7683,
7686-7782,
7801,
7810-8112,
8269-8291,
8401-8435,
8454-8523,
8554-8555,
8558-8559,
8563-8626,
8632-8686,
8704-8746,
8755-8759,
8775-8787,
8836-8889,
8916-8920,
8971-8990
(989 buses)
2002-
2003
MCI
D4500
45 ft (13.72 m)

Detroit Diesel Series 60 DDEC (with Jacobs Engine Brake)/
Allison B500R WTEC
7419-7483,
8200-8268,
8292-8322,
8436-8450,
8524-8553,
8760-8774,
8788-8835,
8890-8915,
8961-8968
(306 buses)
2003 MCI
D4000H
hybrid
40 ft (12.19 m) Cummins ISL/
Allison EP-50 HybriDrive
4004-4007
(4 buses)
  • Operated under New Jersey Transit.
2003 MCI
D4500
(lavatory-equipped)
45 ft (13.72 m)
Detroit Diesel Series 60 DDEC (with Jacobs Engine Brake)/
Allison B-500 WTEC
8560-8562,
8627-8631,
8921-8950
(38 buses)
  • Operated under Academy Bus and Trans-Bridge Lines.
2003-
2004
Neoplan
AN-459
59 ft (17.98 m) Caterpillar C9 ACERT/
ZF Ecomat-2 5HP-602C
9501-9549
(49 buses)
  • Operated under New Jersey Transit.
  • 9505-9549 operates on routes 13, 39, and 70 (weekends only), 9501-9504 are based from the Fairview Garage.
2003-
2004
Neoplan
AN-459 suburban
59 ft (17.98 m) Caterpillar C9 ACERT/
ZF Ecomat-2 5HP-602C
9601-9636
(36 buses)
  • Operated under New Jersey Transit.
  • Operates mostly on routes 154, 156, 158, and 159; operates on other routes based from the Fairview Garage at occasions.
2004 MCI
D4000N
40 ft (12.19 m) Detroit Diesel Series 60 DDEC/
Allison B500R WTEC
7802-7805
(4 buses)
  • Operated under New Jersey Transit.
  • Runs on all Washington TWP full service routes.
  • Buses are 96 in (2.44 m) wide.

Purchased 2005 and later

Year Make & Model Length Example Powertrain
(Engine & Transmission)
Numbers Notes
2006 MCI
D4500CL
45 ft (13.72 m) Caterpillar C13 ACERT (with Jacobs Engine Brake)/
Allison B500R WTEC
9001-9053
(53 buses)
  • Operated under New Jersey Transit.
2007 Goshen
GC-II
25 ft (7.62 m) Navistar VT365/
Ford automatic
700-714
(15 buses)
  • Operated under New Jersey Transit's Wheels services.
  • These buses are 91 in (2.31 m) inches wide.
2007 MCI
D4500CL
45 ft (13.72 m) Caterpillar C13 ACERT (with Jacobs Engine Brake)/
Allison B500R WTEC
7121-7166
(46 buses)
  • Operated under New Jersey Transit.
2007 MCI
D4500CL
(lavatory-equipped)
45 ft (13.72 m) Caterpillar C13 ACERT (with Jacobs Engine Brake)/
Allison B500R WTEC
7167-7187
(21 buses)
  • Operated under New Jersey Transit.
  • Egg Harbor and Meadowlands Garage for the 319
2008 MCI
D4500CT
45 ft (13.72 m) Caterpillar C13 ACERT/
Allison B500R
7101-7118
(18 buses)
  • Operated under New Jersey Transit.
  • Buses were ordered for MTA New York City Transit (numbered 2251-2268) and built to MTA specifications. However, they were rejected by the MTA, and subsequently sold to NJT.
  • 7109 destroyed in fire
2008-
2010
NABI
416.15 Suburban
38.5 ft (11.73 m)
  • 5201: Caterpillar C9 ACERT/
    ZF Ecomat 4 - 6HP594C
  • 5202-5345: Caterpillar C9 ACERT/
    ZF Ecomat 4 - 6HP604C
  • 5346-5450: Cummins ISL/
    ZF Ecomat 4 - 6HP594C
5201-5450
(250 buses)
  • Operated under New Jersey Transit.
  • 5308-5322 are wrapped for GO28 gobus service.
2010-
2014
NABI
416.15 Transit
38.5 ft (11.73 m) Cummins ISL 280/


5501-5630: ZF Ecomat 6HP-594C
5631-Above: ZF Ecolife 6AP1400B

5501-6550
(1050 buses)
2012-2013 NABI
31-LFW[1]
32 ft (9.75 m) Cummins ISL9/Allison B400R Gen IV 1601-1639
(39 buses)[1]
  • Operated under New Jersey Transit.[1]
  • First production low-floor buses purchased by NJ Transit.
  • Operated out of the Egg Harbor Garage and Morris County.
2012 DesignLine
EcoCoach CNG[2]
45 ft (13.72 m) Cummins Westport ISL G /
ZF Ecolife 6AP1700B
7201-7215
(15 buses)[2]
  • Operated under New Jersey Transit.[2]
  • First buses purchased by NJ Transit from DesignLine.
  • The original order consisted of 76 buses (7201-7276), but only 15 were delivered before DesignLine declared bankruptcy.
2014-2015 MCI
D4500CT CNG[3]
45 ft (13.72 m) Cummins Westport ISL G /
Allison B500R Gen IV
7215-7362
(147 buses)[3][4]
  • Assigned to Howell Garage[5]
  • 57 seats with vinyl seat covers matching NJT multilevel railcars.[5]
  • Base order consists of 84 buses at unit price of $655,027.00 each[5]
  • Option order consists of 63 buses at unit price of $651,527.00 each[5]
  • Total contract value (including spare parts and warranty) is $98,630,865.21[5]
2015 MCI
D4500CTH[6]
45 ft (13.72 m) Cummins ISL9 /
Allison H50EP Parallel Hybrid System[6]
4009-4055
(47 buses)[6]
  • First mass-order of hybrid-electric cruiser buses by NJT.
  • To be assigned to Egg Harbor Garage[6]
  • Base order of 37 buses purchased at unit price of $828,850.00 each[6]
  • Base order buses to be equipped with 57 seats with vinyl seat covers matching NJT multilevel railcars.[6]
  • Includes option to purchase 10 buses with lavatories at a unit price of $831,910.00 each[6]
  • Total contract value (including spare parts and warranty) is $42,170,291.88[6]
2015 MCI
D4500CT[7]
45 ft (13.72 m) N/A Cummins ISX12 / Allison B500[8] 16001-?
(1,104 buses (284 options))[7][8]
  • Being delivered.
  • Base order of 772 buses purchased at unit price of $495,036.75 each[7]
  • To replace 2000-2008 model year coaches; 235 45-foot cruiser buses operated by NJ TRANSIT, 177 45-foot cruiser buses operated by private carriers and 360 40-foot cruiser buses operated by NJ TRANSIT.
  • 712 buses to be equipped with 57 seats with vinyl seat covers matching NJT multilevel railcars.[7]
  • 60 buses to be equipped with lavatories.[7]
  • First option for 332 buses exercised in February 2016. None in this batch to be equipped with lavatories.[8]
  • Option remains to purchase 284 additional buses.[7][8]
  • Total contract value (including spare parts and warranty) is $583,659,204.15.[7][8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Purchase Of Low-Floor Buses Marks A First For NJ Transit". New Jersey Transit. May 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 "NJ Transit Board Meeting Minutes Open Session" (PDF). p. 84.
  3. 1 2 Higgs, Larry (13 September 2013). "New buses to hit Rt. 9 corridor". Asbury Park Press.
  4. http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/2014_06_11_OpenSess.pdf
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "NJT Board Meeting - 06/11/2014" (PDF). New Jersey Transit. June 2014.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "NJT Board Meeting - 10/8/2014" (PDF). New Jersey Transit. October 2014.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "NJT Board Meeting - 7/15/2015" (PDF). New Jersey Transit. July 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 "NJT Board Meeting Agenda - 2/10/2016" (PDF). New Jersey Transit. February 2016.
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