5000 Series Buses
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Gillig 40ft Low Floor Transit Bus
The Gillig 40ft Low Floor transit bus is the workhorse of RTD’s bus operations and can be found all over the district. The RTD fleet comprises of five main batches; with deliveries starting in 2006, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023.
40ft Low Floor Facts
- Number of Vehicles: 161
- Fleet Numbers: 5104 – 5264
- Length: 40 ft (12.2 m)
- Width: 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
- Height: 9 ft 8 in (2.95 m)
- Weight: 26,000 lb (11,790 kg)
- Engine: Cummings ISL Diesel
Interior and Seating
RTD’s 5000 Series low floor buses had 37 seats. Eight seats could be tipped up to create two dedicated spots for wheelchair / mobility devices. An ‘extra space’ area was also provided.
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