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Another 1984 Gillig Phantom, 1459, seen with a New Flyer D40HF behind. |
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An MCI 102DLA3 arrives downtown, passing one of the many Gilligs already parked up for the day. |
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In 2013 AC Transit reverted to Gillig which coincided with New Flyer taking over NABI who had been supplier of choice since 1997. In 2016 the first hybrid Gillig Advantages were delivered and 1575 is seen here in the temporary Bay Transit Terminal in June 2017.
Picture ref B6761 |
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From the first batch of sixteen Gillig Advantages delivered in 2013 is 6109. Another 64 in the reverse livery (1302-1365) also arrived in 2013. The bus is seen in the temporary Bay Transit Terminal the day after 1575. Note the "BUILT LOCALLY" lettering above the windows. It is believed AC Transit received some criticism from its purchaces of Van Hools built in Belgium, especially as the purchase did not qualify for government subsidy. Despite purchases of several New Flyer buses, local Gillig models still feature in new purchases.
Picture ref B6819 |
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Another of the hybrid batch, 1562, was also seen that day complete with bike.
Picture ref B6820 |
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