Fleet number(s)
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Model year
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MfgA
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Model
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DivisionB
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Notes
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104[2]
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1967
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GMC
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SDM-5302
|
w/d
|
- Former Grand Island Transit 104, acquired in 1975
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114[3]
|
1970
|
GMC
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S8M-5303A
|
w/d
|
- Former Grand Island Transit 114, acquired in 1975
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166, 168[4]
|
1960
|
GMC
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SDM-4501
|
w/d
|
- Former Grand Island Transit 66 & 68, acquired in 1975
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216
|
1959
|
GMC
|
PD-4106
|
w/d
|
- Originally equipped with a 4 speed manual transmission, was refitted with Allison HT740 automatic in its later years of service.
|
201-222[5]
|
1991
|
OBI/BIA
|
05.501
|
w/d
|
- First wider (102") buses ordered directly by NFTA Metro.
- First buses equipped with front door wheelchair lifts.
- Retired approximately 2006-2007
|
300-319[6]
|
1958
|
GMC
|
TDH-5106
|
w/d
|
- Former Buffalo Transit, Inc. Buses
|
301-305
|
ca. 1987 (built 1970)
|
Flx
|
111CD-D5
|
w/d
|
- Purchased second-hand from RGRTA (Rochester) to replace the prematurely retired fleet of AMG buses (4000-4099). Original Rochester fleet numbers were 530, 560, 569, 572, and 575.
|
311-319[7]
|
1968
|
GMC
|
T6H-4521
|
w/d
|
|
311-317
|
ca. 1987 (built 1968)
|
GMC
|
T6H-4521
|
w/d
|
- Purchased second-hand from Broome County Transit (Binghamton, NY) to replace the prematurely retired fleet of AMG buses. Original Binghamton fleet numbers were 802, 804, 807 and 809-812.
|
321-367
|
ca. 1987 (built 1978)
|
GMC
|
TH-8201 "RTS-01"
|
w/d
|
- Purchased second-hand from DART (Dallas, TX) to replace the prematurely retired fleet of AMG buses. Original Dallas fleet numbers were 701-747.
|
401-417[8]
|
1992
|
MCI
|
TC40-102A "Classic"
|
w/d
|
- Retired Approximately 2006-2007
|
501-505[5]
|
1993
|
OBI/BIA
|
05.501 CNG "Orion V"
|
w/d
|
- First buses using compressed natural gas (CNG)
|
526-540[7]
|
1968
|
GMC
|
T6H-4521
|
w/d
|
- Former Niagara Falls Municipal Transit System buses
|
601-607[9]
|
1985
|
OBI/BIA
|
01.509 "Orion I"
|
w/d
|
- Last new non-wheelchair lift-equipped buses purchased.
|
701-773[9]
|
1986
|
OBI/BIA
|
01.508 "Orion I"
|
w/d
|
- Buses 703, 756, 768 and 772 were sold to RGRTA; buses 720, 729, 741 and 757 were sold to Broome County Transit; 723 sold to City of Poughkeepsie Transit.
- First buses equipped with interior "Stop Requested" sign when bell is pulled.
|
801-816[9]
|
1988
|
OBI/BIA
|
01.508 "Orion I"
|
w/d
|
- First electronic "flip-dot" destination signs.
|
851-852[9]
|
1988
|
OBI/BIA
|
01.502 "Orion I"
|
w/d
|
- Used on 29-Wohlers route.
- Last buses purchased with "curtain" style destination roll signs.
- 30' long
|
861-867[9]
|
1990
|
OBI/BIA
|
01.507 "Orion I"
|
w/d
|
- 861-862 were assigned to Main/Michigan for 29-Wohlers route.
- 863-867 were assigned to Frontier for use in Niagara Falls.
- 35' long
|
901-912[9]
|
1989
|
OBI/BIA
|
01.508 "Orion I"
|
w/d
|
- First buses with "air ride" drivers seats.
|
921-925[9]
|
1990
|
OBI/BIA
|
01.508 "Orion I"
|
w/d
|
- Last OBI I buses.
- Bus 925 was fitted with "hopper" type windows rather than sliding windows.
- First buses, along with 861-867 with fabric covered inserts in the passenger seats.
|
1001-1011
|
2010
|
Gillig
|
Low Floor T40 Hybrid
|
CS
|
- Diesel-Electric
- Entered service April 1, 2010
- All 1000-series buses mark a return to full fiberglass passenger seating.
- Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
|
1012-1065
|
2010
|
Gillig
|
Low Floor T40 Diesel
|
CS: 12-19, BW: 20-65
|
- First buses delivered that met EPA 2010 Emissions standards.
- Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
- 1047 w/d from service
- 1012-1027 shifted from active to contingency status.
|
1066-1067
|
2010
|
Gillig
|
Low Floor T40 Trolley Replica
|
Fr
|
- Initially offered in 29 or 35 feet, the NFTA was the first agency to receive the 40' version.
- Primarily used for the 55T Niagara Falls tourist line, but are also occasionally used on regular NFTA routes, especially during the winter.
- Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
|
1101-1130
|
2011
|
Gillig
|
Low Floor T40 Hybrid
|
CS
|
- Diesel-Electric
- Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
- 1130 came equipped with a Voith transmission, which allowed for conversion to full diesel.
|
1201-1214
|
2012
|
Gillig
|
Low Floor T40 Hybrid
|
BW: 01-12 CS: 13,14
|
- Diesel-Electric
- Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
- 1201-1213 came equipped with Allison B500 transmissions.
- 1214 came equipped with a Voith transmission.
|
1301-1304
|
2013
|
Gillig
|
Low Floor T40 Trolley Replica
|
Fr
|
- Primarily used for the 55T Niagara Falls tourist line, but are also occasionally used on regular NFTA routes, especially during the winter.
- Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
|
1501-1520
|
2015
|
Nova
|
LFS CNG
|
Fr
|
- First buses equipped with driver partition door that allows for full enclosure if desired.
- Currently the NFTA is the only transit agency in the United States to use the buses.
- CNG buses.
- First fleet to use LED headlights.
- Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
|
1601-1624
|
2016
|
Nova
|
LFS CNG
|
Fr
|
- Currently the NFTA is the only transit agency in the United States to use the buses.
- CNG buses.
- First fleet to use LED headlights.
- Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
|
1701-1716
|
2017
|
Nova
|
LFS CNG
|
Fr
|
- CNG Buses
- Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
|
1717-1724
|
2017
|
Nova
|
LFS Diesel
|
CS
|
- Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
|
1801-1816
|
2018
|
Nova
|
LFS CNG
|
FR
|
- CNG Buses
- Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
- New sign graphics distinguished by broader lettering and four digit block signs
|
1817-1824
|
2018
|
Nova
|
LFS Diesel
|
BW
|
- Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
- New sign graphics distinguished by broader lettering and four digit block signs
|
1901-1923
|
2019
|
Nova
|
LFS CNG
|
Fr
|
- Equipped with new Quantum wheelchair restraint systems and second message sign.
|
2001-2021[10]
|
2000
|
Nova
|
LFS Diesel
|
w/d
|
- First "Low Floor" buses for NFTA.
- First buses delivered in the blue-silver "wave" livery.
- First production buses able to announce major stops along route.
- Bicycle racks were installed on buses in 2015.
- 2021 was withdrawn after a collision with a pick-up truck that caused extensive damage to the driver's side.
- 2008 withdrawn after fatal accident caused extensive damage to front end of bus.
- Retired as of 2022
|
2101-2141
|
2001
|
Gillig
|
Advantage T40
|
w/d
|
- First buses to be equipped with amber colored LED destination signs.
- Bicycle racks were installed on buses in 2013.
- 2102, 2103, 2104 and 2105 were withdrawn due to structural issues.
- 2115 was withdrawn after catching fire on the corner of Walden Avenue and Hoerner Avenue.
- 2118 was withdrawn after catching fire in front of East High School. The same fire that caused 2118 to be withdrawn also destroyed bus 9538.
- Retired as of 2022
|
2201-2242
|
2002
|
Gillig
|
Advantage T40
|
w/d
|
- Bicycle racks were installed on buses in 2013.
- Retired as of 2023
|
2251-2260
|
2022
|
NFI
|
Xcelsior XE40
|
CS
|
- First 10 full electric buses..
- First buses with new livery
|
2261-2270
|
2022
|
Nova
|
LFS Diesel
|
BW
|
- New Driver Window eliminates dangerous blind spot
|
2301-2314
|
2023
|
NFI
|
Xcelsior XE40
|
CS
|
- First buses since 1996 not to be equipped with rear destination sign
- in process of delivery
|
2315-2324
|
2023
|
Nova
|
LFS Diesel
|
BW
|
- First buses since 1996 not to be equipped with rear destination sign
|
2401-2422
|
2004
|
Gillig
|
Advantage T29
|
w/d
|
- Currently these are the only 29-foot (8.8 m) buses in the fleet.
- First buses fitted with front bicycle racks, which were equipped with the buses.
- Retired as of 2023
|
2451-2463
|
2024
|
NFI
|
XcelsiorXE40
|
CS
|
|
2464-2473
|
2024
|
Nova
|
LFS Diesel
|
BW
|
- In process of Delivery
- Last New Novas purchased from the Plattsburgh, NY plant as NovaBus is ceasing operations in the US as of 2025
|
2501-2515
|
2005
|
Gillig
|
Advantage T40
|
w/d
|
- 2505 removed from revenue service and converted to a training bus used at public events. Renumbered as 1581
- 2506 was withdrawn after being involved in accident with a tractor-trailer that severely damaged its frame.
- Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
- Retired as of 12/15/2023.
|
2601-2630
|
2006
|
Gillig
|
Advantage T40 Hybrid
|
w/d
|
- First batch of "Hybrid" buses, using combination diesel/electric technology. Energy is returned to batteries during braking.
- Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
- Retired as of 8/26/24 - 2623, 2328 & 2630 Remain
|
2701-2713
|
2007
|
Gillig
|
Advantage T40 Hybrid
|
w/d
|
- Diesel-Electric 2709 retired July 2023
- Fleet came equipped with bicycle racks.
- Last NFTA buses with padded seats.
- Retired as of 8/26/24 - 2703 Remains in service
|
3001-3012
|
1975
|
HP
|
TC-31B "Twin Coach"
|
w/d
|
- First buses equipped with wheelchair lifts.
|
3051-3063[11]
|
1976
|
GMC
|
S8H-5304A
|
w/d
|
- Suburban (front door only) configuration used on suburban services.
- High back vinyl seats, raised floor and overhead baggage racks.
|
4001-4070
|
1975–1976
|
AMG
|
9640A "Metropolitan"
|
w/d
|
- Remainder of buses retired prematurely due to serious structural issues, and were replaced temporarily in 1987 with surplus Flxible buses from Rochester and GMC RTS-01 series buses from Dallas.
|
4071-4099[12]
|
1975–1976
|
AMG
|
9635A "Metropolitan"
|
w/d
|
- Remainder of buses retired prematurely due to serious structural issues, and were replaced temporarily in 1987 with surplus Flxible buses from Rochester and GMC RTS-01 series buses from Dallas.
|
5001-5065[13]
|
1978–1979
|
GMC
|
T8H-603 "RTS-03"
|
w/d
|
- The NFTA was the first recipient of this model; were serial numbers 001-065.[14]
|
5066-5078[15]
|
1980
|
GMC
|
T8H-603 "RTS-03"
|
w/d
|
- First order of buses with installed wheelchair lifts (at rear of bus), following new Federal ADA compliance laws for all new bus purchases.
- Last buses with yellow/black/white livery.
|
6001-6110[16]
|
1983
|
GMC
|
T8J-604 "RTS-04"
|
w/d
|
- First buses with earth tone (orange/gold/brown) livery.
|
6200-6244[17]
|
1957
|
Mack
|
C49-DT
|
w/d
|
- Former Niagara Frontier Transit System buses
|
6300-6359[17]
|
1958
|
Mack
|
C49-DT
|
w/d
|
- Former Niagara Frontier Transit System buses
- First order built with Mack "New Look" front.[18]
|
7001-7030[6]
|
1954
|
GMC
|
TDH-5106
|
w/d
|
- Former Niagara Frontier Transit Buses
|
7100-7114[6]
|
1957
|
GMC
|
TDH-5106
|
w/d
|
- Former Niagara Frontier Transit buses
|
7401-7459[19]
|
1960–1961
|
GMC
|
TDH-5301
|
w/d
|
- Former Niagara Frontier Transit System buses
|
7501-7549[20]
|
1963
|
GMC
|
TDH-5304
|
w/d
|
- Former Niagara Frontier Transit System buses
|
7600-7684[20]
|
1966
|
GMC
|
TDH-5304
|
w/d
|
- Former Niagara Frontier Transit System buses
|
7685-7719[20]
|
1967
|
GMC
|
TDH-5304
|
w/d
|
- Former Niagara Frontier Transit System buses
|
7720-7794[21]
|
1968
|
GMC
|
T6H-5306
|
w/d
|
- Former Niagara Frontier Transit System buses
- 7754 retained as "heritage" bus
|
9301-9375[22]
|
1993-1994
|
NFI
|
D40HF
|
w/d
|
- 9312 was withdrawn in 1999 after being involved in a deadly accident with a construction truck in front of the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport. 9318 was painted in International Railway Company colors: dark green with cream and rust accents and gold crest logo and the name "INTERNATIONAL" on the sides; later repainted in the blue/silver livery. Retired by the end of 2010.
|
9501-9567[23]
|
1995
|
AI
|
416
|
w/d
|
- Built in early 1996. Retired in 2011-12.
- 9538 was withdrawn after 2118 caught fire in front of it and it spread to the bus in front of East High School.
|
9601-9641[24]
|
1996
|
Nova
|
TC40-102A "Classic"
|
w/d
|
- 9604 was the last high floor bus to be retired as of 5 July 2016. Last high floor buses ever ordered.
|