Arbocs spirit of mobility model has a special airride suspension and a kneeling feature, allowing the bus to load from a curb without deploying the ramp. The spirit of freedom fully complies with ada regulations when equipped with the optional 34. Arboc began development of the spirit of liberty in 2010 and unveiled the prototype at the 2011 apta expo. Arboc is well known as the king of easy entry shuttle buses. Clinton countyphotosthe damage to the 2018 arboc bus that was driven by clinton county public transit driver wayne ashline after a pickup truck struck the bus on may 10. Arbocspirit of independence ford transit rohrer bus. Oct 12, 2017 creative bus sales will exclusively represent the new spirit of equess equal access bus, the spirit of liberty bus, and an upcoming 2018 model called the spirit of legacy for arboc. Creative bus sales is very excited about the new product, the equess by arboc, because it represents a true lowfloor, mediumduty transit bus that achieves everything a heavyduty transit bus can, says dale couturier, general manager of creative bus sales.
Creative bus sales will exclusively represent the new spirit of equess equal access bus, the spirit of liberty bus, and an upcoming 2018 model called the spirit of legacy for arboc. The spirit of freedom bus is a reasonably priced low floor bus available to both fleet and private operators. Serious physical assaults were reported in only about onehundredth of 1. If speed of operation, ride quality, passenger dignity and safety are important, then the spirit of mobility is. Dec 01, 2017 in addition to its cutaway bus product portfolio, arboc has introduced a mediumduty lowfloor transit and shuttle bus based on arbocs own chassis design. Xl hybrids introduces firstever hybrid electric lowfloor. The first production model spirit of liberty was sold to northern arizona university in february 2016. This bus is perfect for childcare or activity purposes and comes with all of the safety features youall need when it comes to transporting children such as. Som 23 165 wb24 1 ol gas 14,200 gvwrdealer provided chassisstandard grey floornote. The 96 wide body allows for easy maneuverability inside the vehicle for both ambulatory and wheelchair passengers. The bus is currently completing testing at the altoona bus research and testing center under the federal transit administration model bus testing program to tenyear structural durability. The arboc spirit of independence kneeling bus busride. Learn about training requirements, job duties and salary information to find out if this is the career for you.
Employers of bus transit operators should develop a covid19 health and safety plan to protect employees according to cdc business guidance. The gm cutaway buses upfitted with xl3 hybrid electric drive system are. Dot in accordance with cfr 49, volume 7, part 665 manufacturer. What bus transit operators need to know about covid19 cdc. A team of 9,000 members operating from more than 50 facilities across ten countries. A truly accessible bus for all passengers with no steps throughout the bus. Jan 01, 2017 keep in mind that any total capacity of more than 15 requires that the driver have a commercial drivers license. The optional wheelchair ramp allows for easy loading and unloading through the 39 clear door opening. If speed of operation, ride quality, passenger dignity and safety are important, then the spirit of mobility is the bus for you. Dec 01, 2017 creative bus sales is very excited about the new product, the equess by arboc, because it represents a true lowfloor, mediumduty transit bus that achieves everything a heavyduty transit bus can, says dale couturier, general manager of creative bus sales. The spirit of liberty can accommodate up to 37 passengers with an industry leading 6 wheelchair positions. Built on the fuelefficient ford transit chassis, the spirit of independence independence offers a low cost of ownership while maintaining the safety and. For instance, a clean floor policy is being rolled out.
Search 239 transit driver jobs now available on, the worlds largest job site. Apply to driver, bus driver, site director and more. This plan should be shared with you and your coworkers. Equipped with all of the necessities, this bus comes with a braun century wheelchair lift in the rear with double wheelchair doors that include windows and led. This 2020 starcraft prodigy is built on a chevy 3500 chassis with a 6. A bus passenger recently beat a via driver unconscious, but such assaults are rare. Used 2010 arboc spirit of mobility low floor bus s40882. Arlington awards contract for arboc spirit of independence. This bus displays true equal access for everyone with no steps throughout. Presenting the spirit of equess, a lowfloor shuttle transit bus built on an arboc specialty vehicles, llc purposebuilt chassis. Public transit bus driver mountain empire older citizens, inc. This bus was built for maximum safety on a full body steel cage and a ford 350 transit chassis with 3. Used bus for sale 2010 arboc spirit of mobility low.
Various locations in lee, wise and scott counties and the city of norton. Arbocs patented accessible entranceway ensures that riders of all abilities, including wheelchair riders and power scooters, no longer need to contend with steps and can have a positive passenger experience. The arboc spirit of freedom is an affordable lowfloor bus for fleet and private operators, built on a conventional gm g4500 cutaway. Arboc s patented technology, offers an angled entranceway while exceeding ada guidelines with a 1. The spirit of liberty is a rearengine mediumduty lowfloor shuttle bus with unmatched floorplan flexibility.
Paratransit drivers work for transportation companies that provide service to people with medical mobility issues. Serious physical assaults were reported in only about onehundredth of 1 percent of the more than 750,000 work. Spirit of mobility arboc specialty vehicles creative carriage. Via installing shields to protect san antonio bus drivers. Arbocs patented technology, offers an angled entranceway while. Sep 17, 2016 this video was created to assist operators unfamiliar with the evolving training that has come about with the arboc bus. The lowfloor with spring suspension provides a single 39 entranceway featuring a bifold ramp with a gentle slope that is easy to ascend independently, even for those using mobility devices. Finally a lowfloor bus built on a conventional gm cutaway chassis. This video was created to assist operators unfamiliar with the evolving training that has come about with the arboc bus. A lowfloor purposebuilt shuttle transit bus on an arboc specialty vehicles, llc chassis, the spirit of equess easily accommodates up to 33 passengers and six wheelchair passengers. Bc transit mobility aid securement in an arboc youtube. Motor coach industries is north americas motor coach leader offering the jseries, the industrys bestselling intercity coach for 11 consecutive years, and the dseries, the industrys bestselling motor coach line in north american history. Creative bus sales expertise in developing solutions aligns well with arbocs transit vehicle offerings, which include features such as cng and electric. Metro installing polycarbonate shields to protect bus.
The news broke late yesterday, via a press statement at metros the source. The job description of a paratransit driver career trend. Arboc specialty vehicles spirit of equess details and. Built on the fuelefficient ford transit chassis, the spirit of independence independence offers a low cost of ownership while maintaining the safety and dependability that is expected from arboc. Our spirit of freedom model was designed as a simple low floor for small transit and private operators. Weight requirements for transit buses in california. Federal transit bus test performed for the federal transit administration u. New flyer acquires arboc specialty vehicles new flyer. Arboc specialty vehicles, llc manufacturers address. Brakes front air brakesdiscknorrbremsebendix type 14. Arboc specialty vehicles provide a single, nondiscriminatory patented angled and accessible entranceway allowing every passenger, including wheelchair and power scooter riders, easy, random, access. Aug 10, 2016 here is an unusual arboc low floor wheelchair bus available at if you do a lot of wheelchair transport, this units transit. Arboc specialty vehicles is the undisputed leader in low floor technology below 30 the spirit of mobility has achieved unparalleled acceptance into fleets throughout north america. With more than 2,500 buses in service, arboc leads the lowfloor cutaway bus market providing unsurpassed passenger accessibility.
Schools offering driver training degrees can also be found in these popular choices. Arboc s fully accessible spirit of freedom is now available on the desirable ford e450 cutaway chassis. California law enacted in 1975 prohibits transit operators from procuring buses over the gross axle weight limit of 20,500 lbs. The arboc spirit of liberty is a low floor, economical, rearengined shuttle bus. Feb 28, 2020 a bus passenger recently beat a via driver unconscious, but such assaults are rare.
This arboc features seating for up to 23 passengers or 19 passengers and 2 wheelchairs when utilizing the freedman foldaway seats. All the passengers enter through the same 41 wide door opening. Keep in mind that any total capacity of more than 15 requires that the driver have a commercial drivers license. Mar 20, 2015 ceo art leahy is leaving metro as of april 2015.
Become a bus operator and drive towards your dream job. Introducing the newest member of the arboc line of buses, the spirit of independence. If you have a good driving record and enjoy working with the public, mountain empire transit wants you. Spirit of freedom arboc specialty vehicles creative. In addition to operating vehicles like buses and vans, paratransit drivers go above and beyond the duties of a regular bus driver to ensure that passengers are safe and comfortable in transit despite their physical conditions. Creative bus now master distributor for arboc transit. By richard tackett expanding on the success of the spirit of independence independence, arboc specialty vehicles has commenced production of the spirit of independence kneeling bus, built on the ram promaster 3500 cutaway chassis.
Arboc aims to bridge the gap between the van and smallbus markets with a bus that can serve both. Institute measures to physically separate or force distance greater than 6 feet between bus transit operators and passengers. Arboc also offers a mediumduty bus for transit and shuttle applications. A lowfloor purposebuilt shuttletransit bus on an arboc specialty vehicles, llc chassis, the spirit of equess easily accommodates up to 33 passengers and six wheelchair passengers. With over 30 years of history, handitran maintains an adacompliant fleet made up of 20 bodyonchassis buses. The 96 wide body allows for easy maneuverability inside the vehicle for. The federal transit administration determined that the following tests would be performed. Ccpt driver honored for quick thinking in accident local.
The cutting edge, low floor design completely eliminates the need for entry steps or a wheelchair lift. Northwest bus sales, inc 2008 chevy arboc spirit of. Riders no longer need to struggle with bus steps when entering a commercial or transit bus. The gross axle weight is the weight when the bus is fully loaded including passengers.
Used bus for sale 2010 arboc spirit of mobility low floor. Used 2010 arboc spirit of mobility low floor bus s63028. New flyer unveils worlds most advanced electricbus. Our industryleading vehicles incorporate the latest technology and offer the widest range of environmentally responsible drive systems. A lowfloor purposebuilt shuttletransit bus on an arboc specialty vehicles, llc chassis, the spirit of equess easily accommodates up to 33 passengers and. Arboc aims to bridge the gap between the van and smallbus. The independence vehicles purchased from arboc will replace ten aged, standardfloor buses within the fleet, serving in handitrans demandresponse service, a transit service used primarily by elderly and disabled patrons. Presenting the spirit of equess, a lowfloor shuttletransit bus built on an arboc specialty vehicles, llc purposebuilt chassis. Research what it takes to become a transit bus driver. The removable rear engine cradle configuration provides easy maintenance access for service needs. It can accommodate up to 37 passengers with an industry leading 6 wheelchair positions. In addition to operating vehicles like buses and vans, paratransit drivers go above and beyond the duties of a regular bus driver to ensure that passengers are safe and comfortable in transit despite. Nfi is a leading global independent bus and coach manufacturer, service and parts provider. Built on the fuelefficient ford transit chassis, this bus offers a low cost of ownership while maintaining the safety and dependability that is expected from arboc.
If you like working with people and want to make a difference in your community, come help us run our growing transit system. The arboc spirit of freedom bus features rear wheel drive with conventional suspension. Our lowfloor is a rear wheel drive bus without the use of an expensive dropbox. Federal transit bus test performed for the federal transit administration, u. Catherine kadrich, a veteran paratransit driver for the company, took the. Arboc s patented technology, offers an angled entranceway while. In addition to its cutaway bus product portfolio, arboc has introduced a mediumduty lowfloor transit and shuttle bus based on arbocs own chassis design. Help transport citizens of a community every day as a paratransit bus driver or transit bus operator, and take charge of the technical aspect of the transit authority business as an emergency response technician, public utilities specialist, or transit coordinator.
Here is an unusual arboc low floor wheelchair bus available at if you do a lot of wheelchair transport, this units transit. Sep 03, 2019 by richard tackett expanding on the success of the spirit of independence independence, arboc specialty vehicles has commenced production of the spirit of independence kneeling bus, built on the ram promaster 3500 cutaway chassis. Leahy, 65, who started his transportation career as a bus operator and became one of the nations leading transit officials, has headed metro for six years. This photo shows arbocs continuous aisle to the rear of the bus. Finally, a rearengine medium duty low oor bus with unmatched oorplan exibility. Discussion draft weight requirements for transit buses in.
The 96 wide body allows for easy maneuverability inside the vehicle for both ambulatory and wheelchair. True equal access has always been the main focus for arboc. Spirit of mobility arboc specialty vehicles creative. Public transit bus driver mountain empire older citizens.
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