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5000 Series Buses

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 have 37 seats. Eight seats can be tipped up to create two dedicated spots for wheelchair / mobility devices. An ‘extra space’ area is also provided.

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