Mountain Metropolitan Transit has received six new fixed-route buses. Four of the buses will replace aging, high-mileage buses and two buses are additions, bringing the total fixed-route fleet to 45. The buses will be put into service in December following a final inspection and licensing.
The new buses come with the latest innovative diesel engine technology including the latest clean diesel fuel. Both the new generation of engines, and the fuel itself, meet the strictest emission regulations in the U.S. The ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, advanced engines, and effective emissions control combine to achieve a near zero emission that is smoke free.
The new buses also feature a Yield to Bus signal and sign indicating to motorists that they need to let the bus back into traffic. Motorists yielding to buses as they re-enter traffic from a bus stop will improve traffic safety and improve the productivity of the city’s transit system. Delays in returning to traffic hurt transit on-time performance and result in unproductive time along bus routes.
