From A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. - www.A-ZBus.Com

News & Events
Blue Bird Offers a Paratransit Alternative
By Transit Dept
Jan 20, 2004, 11:44

Blue Bird Offers a Paratransit Alternative

Are you looking for a vehicle that provides performance, reliability, desired features, with an overall cost savings? Well, the value of this low floor has stepped up!

Look at a new purpose-built vehicle that offers all these features:

Blue Bird LMB

· Longer Life – a 10 year vehicle

· Accessibility – a low floor vehicle

· Ease of maintenance

· Simplicity of design

· Functionality

· Operator and passenger ergonomics

· Improved Community image

· Elimination of “Handicap” Stigmas

· Affordability and Value

Finally, a true American Bus manufacturer has designed a low floor/low mass bus specifically for the paratransit market. The new Blue Bird LMB is an incredible new product providing all this.

Just under 28 feet, the unit is ADA compliant, built compact, easy to drive, and is loaded with features and options that ensure quality and safety! Check out a few specs:

· High capacity in an “under 28 ft” Bus

· Low mass – 14K lbs curb weight

· Fuel efficiency in diesel – double the fuel economy of comparables

· 10 inch floor height, kneeled

· 156” wheelbase for ease of maneuvering

· 96” width, consistent with current paratransit

· A 35” entry door, wider than most paratransits

· A flip out wheelchair ramp for easy loading and access

· Allison LCT 2000 Series Automatic Transmission for longer life

· Phenomenal driver ergonomics, including tilt/telescoping wheel and air seat

· Passenger capacity from 19 to 28 passengers and up to 4 wheelchair positions

This all-new integrated body/chassis design utilizes aluminum construction for durability and strength. And the lighter weight allows for smaller engine use with greater fuel economy. With multiplex wiring, Cummins Diesel engine, Allison Transmission, disc brakes and independent suspension, all provide heavy-duty components, ready to give longer life and improved maintenance and reduced cost.

Finally, there is a long life paratransit bus out there, and with multipurpose capability. Whether it’s paratransit, community shuttle, or quiet neighborhood service, the Blue Bird LMB can step up to the occasion. The new Blue Bird Ultra LMB…reliability, cost savings, and true value at an unbelievable low-floor price!

(For more information on the Blue Bird Ultra LMB, contact A-Z Bus Sales at our sales hotline 1-800-437-5522 ext. 1809 and ask Marcelle to set up a demo to see the bus!)