Capital Area Transit (CAT) awarded a contract to Complete Coach Works (CCW) to supply two rehabbed 60-foot articulated New Flyer buses.
The 60-foot articulated vehicles will provide more space for riders to enhance social distancing. The rehabbed buses will also improve the reliability of bus service throughout Harrisburg, Penn.
“We recently earned the American Public Transit Association’s Health and Safety Commitment seal. It means we are committed to keeping transit safe during COVID-19,” said CAT Executive Director Richard Farr. “Riders rely on us and it is our shared responsibility to assist in protecting them. If we can add any more space to the vehicles to increase distancing between passengers, then that’s the right course of action. We are an essential service and it’s critical that we keep the region moving forward.”
Work will be performed at CCW’s headquarters located in Riverside, Calif. The buses will be equipped with Cummins Recon ISL engines and rebuilt Allison transmissions. Upgrades include new driver seats, reupholstered and repainted passenger seats, new interior and exterior LED lighting and ADA compliant wheelchair ramps. Additional work includes new brakes and suspensions, steering components and destination signs.
“CCW looks forward to our ongoing partnership with Capital Area Transit,” said Brad Carson, director of sales and marketing, CCW. “Our top concern is ensuring our customers can provide safe and reliable transportation, in a cost-effective manner, during this unprecedented time. We believe these buses will be a great addition to their fleet! We commend CAT in taking extra precaution for the safety of their riders and the community it serves.”
