Retired demonstration Metropolitian Transportation Authority (New York) bus fleet

1981

Hino Motors

40

Hino diesel engine

950-952

3

These three demonstrator buses were tested in New York and eventually returned to the manufacturer.

1982

DAC
117 UD (articulated)

55.77

Unknown engine

1301

1

This articulated bus was tested by Metropolitan Suburban Bus Authority (now Long Island Bus) in Nassau County and eventually sent back to the manufacturer.

1984

Bus Industries of America
(now called Orion Bus Industries)
01.508 suburban

40

Detroit Diesel series 6V92

9900

1

This bus was tested in Staten Island for express bus service and was eventually sent back to the manufacturer. This bus was diverted from an order by Capital District Transportation Authority in Albany, New York.

1985
(built in 1983)

Motor Coach Industries
MC-9A (coach bus)

45

Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA

5950

1

This bus was an Academy Bus unit leased from New Jersey Transit tested in Staten Island for express bus service.

1989

Ontario Bus Industries
(now called Orion Bus Industries)
01.508 CNG

40

Cummins L10G (CNG fuel)

N/A

1

This bus was a compressed NATURAL gas demonstration bus.

1993

Neoplan USA
AN460 (articulated)

60

Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA

81992

1

This bus saw revenue service in Manhattan on the route M15 before being returned to Neoplan USA.

1993

Motor Coach Industries
102C3 (commuter bus)

45

Detroit Diesel series 6V92TA

81994

1

This bus saw express service in Staten Island before being returned to Motor Coach Industries.

1996

Orion Bus Industries
06.501 (low floor, electric hybrid)

40

N/A

N/A

1

This was the first low floor and the first hybrid test bus for New York City Transit. This bus features three axles as well as three entrance and exit doors. The bus has since been returned to Orion Bus Industries.

1998

Northrop Grumman
Advanced Technology Transit Bus (ATTB)
(low-floor CNG)

40

Cummins CNG engine and electric propulsion system

ATTB-3

1

It was also called "Stealth Bus". This bus was built from a composite material to make it stronger, lighter, and more durable. Another possible notable design feature is carbon neutrality, or a zero-emission propulsion system. The bus was tested in Brooklyn and it has been returned to Northrop Grumman.

1998

Nova Bus
LFS (TL-40102A) low floor

40

Detroit Diesel series 40E

995

1

This bus has been returned to Nova Bus.

2005

Gillig
Phantom Hybrid

40

GM Allison Hybrid system- Cummins ISB 5.9L engine

5770

1

This bus was tested the GM-Allison hybrid electric drive. It ran throughout Manhattan and The Bronx in 2005, but has since been returned to Gillig.

2006

NovaBus
LFS articulated

62

Cummins ISL 330 HP

N/A

1

This bus was borrowed from NovaBus for demonstration purposes.

2006

ElDorado National
Transmark RE PHEV

Unknown powertrain systems

1822

1

This Bus was tested by Long Island Bus,but has since been returned to ElDorado National.

2007

Designline
MK-IV (semi-low floor) hybrid

35

Designline proprietary diesel turbine engine and hybrid drive system

9900

1

This bus, owned by Wachovia Bank, saw local service in Manhattan and Queens.

2007
(Received in 2008)

Nova Bus
LFS (TL-40102A) semi-low floor articulated

62

Cummins ISL-330

0054

1

This bus was borrowed and return from NovaBus for demonstration purposes.

2008

Van Hool
TD925 (low floor double-decker)

44.5

Cummins ISM 450 with ZF AStronic 12 speed transmission

0053

1

This bus was tested by MTA Bus and New York City Transit. .