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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (also known as "LACMTA", "Metro", or "MTA") operates a vast fleet of buses. As of 2009^[update], the LACMTA operated the second-largest bus fleet in North America,^[1] with a total of 2,472 buses.

Bus fleet

LACMTA has the second largest bus fleet in North America with 2,472 buses, behind NYC's Metropolitan Transportation Authority with 5,593 and ahead of Toronto's TTC at 2,031 (2,160 with Wheel Trans).

Active

Division notes: C = Contracted (ST = Southland Transit; MV = MV Transportation; VT = Veolia Transportation)

Make/ Model	Picture	Year	Numbers (quantity ordered)	Engine/ Transmission	Fuel propulsion	Assigned divisions	Notes
31 feet in length (50 buses)
NABI 31-LFW		2010	3100-3149 (50 buses)	Cummins Westport ISL-G Allison B300R	CNG	C (MV, ST and VT)	3128 is equipped with TwinVision Silver Smart Series destination signs.
40 feet in length (223 standard floor, 1,165 low floor)
NFI C40HF		1999–2000	5000–5222 (223 buses)	Cummins Westport ISL-G Allison B400R	CNG	5, 7 and 18	Originally had Detroit Diesel Series 50G engines. 5040, 5052, 5060 and 5081 are equipped with Luminator Horizon LED destination signs. Some retired, to be retired in 2014.
NFI C40LF		2001	5300-5522 (223 buses)	Cummins Wesport ISL-G Detroit Diesel Series 50G (see notes) Allison B400R	CNG	1, 2 and 18	Many units have been repowered with Cummins engines. Some units retain the Detroit Diesel Series 50G engines. Some are in the Metro Rapid livery To be replaced by the future bus order
NABI 40-LFW	File:LACMTA 7711.jpg	2000	7000-7214 (215 buses)	Cummins Westport ISL-G Detroit Diesel Series 50G Allison B400R	CNG	1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 15, and C (ST and VT)	Some are in the Metro Rapid livery 7143 is used on Dodger Stadium Express (during Dodgers seasons). 7109, 7115, and 7119 are equipped with Luminator Horizon LED destination signs 7060 and 7065 are in the Metro Express livery. To be replaced by future bus order
		2001	7300–7514 (215 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50G Cummins Westport ISL-G Doosan GL11K Allison B400R	CNG	1, 2, 7, 9, 10, 15 and C ((VT) only one bus)	7303, 7304, 7335, 7340, 7342 and 7422 are in the Metro Rapid livery. 7331 is used on the Dodger Stadium Express (during Dodgers seasons). Currently being re-powered with Doosan engines. To be replaced by future bus order
		2002	7600-7949 (350 buses)			1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 18 and C (VT)	Most 7600s are re-powered with Cummins engines Most 7700, 7800, and 7900 units have been repowered with Doosan engine, some others have been repowered with Cummins engine. 7785, 7786, 7787, 7839, 7873, 7937, 7938, 7940, 7941, and 7943 are used on the Dodger Stadium Express (during Dodgers seasons).
		2005	7525–7599 (75 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50MK-G Allison B400R		2, 7, 9, 15 and 18	As delivered, all buses have Detroit Diesel series 50MK-G engines. 7540 is re-powered with a Doosan GL11K engine, this unit was previously re-powered with a MAN E2876 CNG engine in 2009. A few units have been repainted to "Rapid" livery in Summer 2013
NABI 40C-LFW		2003	7980-7999 (20 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50G Allison B400R	CNG	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15 and 18 (one each bus)	7980-7982, 7989, 7990, 7992-7994, 7996-7998 remain active. All other units are retired or in storage.
OBI VI (06.501)		2001	11000–11067 (68 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R	Diesel	C (MV and ST)	To be replaced by future bus order
45 feet in length (643 low floors)
NABI 45C-LFW	File:LACMTA 2463.jpg	2004	8000-8099 (100 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50MK-G Allison B400R	CNG	1, 3, 5, 8 and 15	All in the Metro Rapid livery. Several units have been re-powered with Cummins Westport ISL-G engines.
NABI Metro 45C	File:Los Angeles Metro Silver Line- Bus 2988.JPG	2008–09	8100-8400 (301 buses)	Cummins Westport ISL-G Allison Gen IV B400R	CNG	6, 8, 9, 15 and 18	8100-8244 buses have regular windows, while 8245-8399 buses have tinted windows. 8360-8390 buses are dedicated for the Metro Silver Line and they are wrapped in a silver scheme livery branding the Metro Silver Line.
		2010-11	8401-8492 (91 buses)			7, 8, 15 and 18	8419 is equipped with Silver Luminator Spectrum LED destination signs.
		2012-13	8500-8649 (150 buses)			3, 5, 7, 15 and 18	Last NABI 45C Metro buses ever built^[2]
60 feet in length (390 low floors)
NABI 60-BRT		2005-2006	9200-9399 (200 buses)	Cummins Westport L Gas Plus Cummins Westport ISL-G Allison B500R	CNG	5, 7, 8, 10, 15 and 18	Currently being re-powered with Cummins Wesport ISL-G engines. 9200–9229, 9287, 9297, 9299, 9312, 9314, 9335 and 9395–9398 are in the Metro Liner livery and dedicated to the Metro Orange Line, not equipped with fareboxes. 9254, 9255, 9257, 9258, 9260, 9261 and 9263 are in the Metro Local livery 9230–9394 and 9399 are in the Metro Rapid livery
		2006	9400-9494 (95 buses)			1, 5, 8, 15 and 18	Currently being re-powered with Cummins Wesport ISL-G engines. 9489 and 9492 are in the Metro Liner Livery and dedicated to the Metro Orange Line, but are not equipped with fareboxes. 9487 and 9488 are in the Metro Rapid livery.
		2007–08	9500-9594 (95 buses)			10 and 18
65 feet in length (1 low floor)
NABI 65-BRT		2007	9495 (1 bus)	Cummins Westport ISL-G Allison B500R	CNG	8	Demonstration bus for the Metro Orange Line Metro Liner livery This prototype was created from a 2007 60-BRT that had its front section lengthened by five feet.

On order

Make/Model	Order Year	Fleet (Quantity Ordered)	Engine/ Transmission	Fuel Propulsion	Assigned Divisions	Notes
NFI XN40 ^[3]^[4]^[5]	2013-2014	5600-5874 (275 buses)	Cummins Westport ISL-G Allison B400R	CNG	TBD	Includes an option for additional 350 for FY2016 for a total of 900 buses. To replace all pre-2002 bus 40 foot buses. 1400 is delivered.
NFI XN40 ^[3]^[4]^[5]	2015	5875-6149 (275 buses)	Cummins Westport ISL-G Allison B400R	CNG	TBD
BYD K9	2015	TBD (5 buses)		Electric	TBD	This base order of 5 buses include an option up to 20 buses (1750-1775). [1] [2] [3] Order for 25 electric buses approved June 2013

Note: TBD = To Be Determined

Buses in storage

These buses are in storage and are currently not used in service. These units are located at Division 12 yard in Long Beach or Central Maintenance Facility (CMF). This list is not complete.

Make/ Model	Picture	Year	Numbers (quantity ordered)	Engine/ Transmission	Fuel propulsion	Notes
NABI 42-BRT		2008	4200–4205 (6 buses)	Ford Triton V10 6.8L ISE ThunderVolt	Hybrid	LACMTA's first Hybrid buses. Withdrawn from service in 2011, stored in 2012. Metro plans to convert six existing Metro gasoline electric hybrid buses to Super Low Emission Bus standards.
NABI 40C 3G		2012	1350 (1 bus)	Cummins ISL-G Allison B400R	CNG	In Metro Local livery Stored at Central Maintenance Facility. Not used in revenue service.

Retired

Make/ Model	Year	Numbers (quantity ordered)	Engine/ Transmission	Fuel propulsion	Formerly assigned divisions	Retired	Notes
GMC TDH4801	1958	5100–5149 (50 buses)		Diesel	5
GMC TDH5301	1959	5300–5374 (75 buses)		Diesel	5, 6, 7
GMC TDM4515	1959	2025–2044 (20 buses)	DD 6-71, 4 spd manual	Diesel	1,9, 13		Suburban 45 psgr.seating, used primarily on Line 60, LA-SBdo-Riv. Single door entry, no A/C. Several retained at Div.13 Riverside as back-up after 3000 series coaches came on property.
GMC TDH5301	1962	5400–5479 (80 buses)		Diesel	2, 5, 6, 7, 18
Flxible	1962	5700–5899 (200 buses)		Diesel	1, 3, 5, 8, 12, 18
Flxible	1963	5900–5999 (100 buses)		Diesel	1, 2, 3, 5
Flxible FDV8C-401-7-UL-AC Suburban	1966	5600–5624 (25 buses)	V8 Cummins 165-285, 4 spd manual	Diesel	1,9, 13		Suburban, forward facing seating, high back seats, overhead luggage racks, A/C equipped, single door entry. Supplemented 3000 series GMC's on Line 60, 57, and Long Beach Express. Underfloor luggage bays. Converted to Allison auto trans. at Div. 1 shops in late 1980s.
Flxible	1968	6000–6274 (275 buses)		Diesel	1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 18
GMC S8M5303A	1968	3000–3014 (15 buses)	Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison VS-2	Diesel	1,9, 13		Delivered new with 4 spd. manual trans, completely rebuilt in the late 1980s with an Allison auto. trans. at Div. 1 shops. Suburban seating, parcel racks, single door entry. Used primarily on Route 60 LA-SBdo. Replaced 2000 series suburbans on same route. Factory A/C. New LAX Airport Express service initially used the 3000's. Underfloor luggage bays. Last coaches ordered with manual transmissions & last suburbans purchased until Neoplan 3 axle coaches of 1987.
Flxible	1968	4200–4224 (25 buses)		Diesel	1, 2, 9
Flxible	1970	7000–7099 (100 buses)		Diesel	1, 5, 18
Flxible	1971	7100–7199 (100 buses)	Cummins 903 V8	Diesel	3, 8, 9, 15
Flxible	1973	7200–7276 (77 buses)		Diesel	1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 10
GMC T8H5307A	1973	1000–1099 (100 buses)	Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison	Diesel	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 18	1991
Flxible	1973	4300–4341 (42 buses)		Diesel	3, 9, 15	1990
GMC	1974	3100–3299 (200 buses)		Diesel	2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15	1993
Neoplan Skyliner	1974-1981	9900–9921 (22 buses)	6v92 74X transmission	Diesel	9, 16	1994–95	9900-9901 was delivered with 8V92, but was re-engine to 6v92.
Flxible	1975	7300–7399 (100 buses)		Diesel	1, 8, 9, 10, 12	1990
Flxible	1975	7400–7499 (100 buses)		Diesel	2, 3, 12, 18	1990
AM General	1977	8000–8199 (200 buses)		Diesel	2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 18	1992
M.A.N./AM General SG-220-18-3A	1978	9200–9229 (30 buses)	MAN D2566 MLUM Renk-Doromat 874B	Diesel	7	1994
M.A.N./AM General SG-220-16.5-2A	1978	9250–9259 (10 buses)	MAN D2566 MLUM Renk-Doromat 874B	Diesel		1995	Ex-Golden Gate Transit 451–460; bought in 1984
Grumman 870	1980	7500–7729 (230 buses)		Diesel	1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16	1990–93
GMC RTS T8H-203	1980	9140–9153 (14 buses)	Detroit Diesel 8V71N Allison V730	Diesel	5	2001	LACMTA acquired these buses from OCTA on auction in mid-1990s.
GMC RTS-04	1981	8200–9139 (940 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V730	Diesel	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18	1998–2001
GMC RTS-04	1982	4400–4434 (35 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TAC Allison V731	Diesel	3, 9, 10, 15, C (ATE, FT)	2007–08	Originally had Allison V730 Transmission. During their last refurbishment, all units were replaced with Luminator LED destination signs & white side panels. Most units received Allison V731 transmission
Neoplan AN440	1983–84	3300–3714 (415 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT Series	Diesel	1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, C (ATE,FT)	2001	3300–3689 had Allison HT-747 Transmission 3690–3714 had Allison HT-748 Transmission
Neoplan Suburban AN440/3 40'	1987	1100–1189 (90 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V731	Diesel	1, 8, 9, 12, 16, 18	2001	These buses had over head racks and 3 axles.
Flxible 40102-6C Metro 'B'	1988	1800–1809 (10 buses)	Cummins L10G Voith D863.3E	CNG	15	2002
TMC RTS T80-206	1988	2000–2266 (267 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TAC Allison V731	Diesel	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 18, C (ST)	2006–08
Flxible 40102-6C Metro 'B'	1988	2500–2649 (150 buses)	Cummins L10 Voith D863.3E	Diesel	5, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, C (ATE, FT)	2002
Flxible 40102-6C Metro 'B'	1989	2700–2764 (65 buses)	Cummins L10 Voith D863.3E	Diesel	9, 10, 15, C (ATE, FT)	2002
TMC RTS T80-206	1989	1970–1999 (30 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TAC Allison V731	Diesel	1, 2, 6, 9, 10, 15, 18	2007–08	Originally methanol fueled, then ethanol fueled, and finally converted to diesel.
TMC RTS T80-206	1989	2300–2402 (103 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TAC Allison V731	Diesel	2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 18, C (ATE, FT, ST)	2006–08
Flxible 40102-6T Metro 'B'	1990	2800–2870 (71 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V731	Diesel	5, 9, 12, 16, C (ATE, FT, TC, MV)	2003
Flxible 40102-6T Metro 'C'	1992	2900–2932 (33 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V731	Diesel	9	2005–06
TMC RTS T80-206	1992-93	1200–1502 (303 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V731	Diesel	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, C (ST, VT)	2008–09	Originally methanol fueled, then ethanol fueled, and finally converted to diesel.
Neoplan AN440A	1995–96	4500–4695 (196 buses)	Cummins L10G Allison B400R	CNG	1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 15, 18	2009–11	First buses purchased by LACMTA.
Neoplan AN440A	1996–97	4696–4793 (98 buses)	Cummins L10G Allison B400R	CNG	1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 15, 18	2010–11
Neoplan AN440A	1997–98	6301–6600 (300 buses)	Cummins L10G Allison B400R	CNG	2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 15, 18	2011–12
New Flyer D40LF	1998	3000–3019 (20 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R	Diesel	5, 6, C (VT)	2010–11	Acquired as a rejected order from Citizens Area Transit in Las Vegas, Nevada 3003 & 3004 are being stored in CMF
Neoplan AN440A	1999	6700–6799 (100 buses)	Cummins Westport L Gas Plus Cummins Westport ISL-G Allison B400R	CNG	3	2012–13	Originally had Detroit Diesel Series 50G engines. Most units were re-powered with Cummins Westport L Gas Plus engines and some with the Cummins Westport ISL-G engines. 6784 was equipped with Luminator Horizon LED destination signs.

Retired contractor buses

Make/ Model	Year	Numbers (quantity ordered)	Engine/ Transmission	Fuel propulsion	Formerly assigned divisions	Retired	Notes
GMC RTS-04	1984	4452–4471 (20 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V730	Diesel	C (ATE,FT)	2001	Acquired from Long Beach Transit in 1997
TMC RTS	1989	2006 (1 bus)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison V731	Diesel	C (TC)		Ex-Omnitrans 1600 series
Gillig Phantom	1989	813, 814, 817 (3 buses)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-748	Diesel	C (FT)		Leased from Foothill Transit.
Gillig Phantom	1994	1000, 1001, 1002, 1006, 1008, 1009, 1010 (7 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R	Diesel	C (FT)		Leased from Foothill Transit.
Gillig Phantom	1989	9977 (1 bus)	Detroit Diesel 6V92TA Allison HT-748	Diesel	C (TC, ST, VT)	2010	9976 and 9977 acquired from Foothill Transit in mid-2000s. 9978–9980 acquired from Denver RTD in late-2000s, 9980 was leased with LADOT for Commuter Express service in 2008 before being purchased by LACMTA. 9980 had ZF Ecomat 4HP590C Transmission.
Gillig Phantom	1994	9976, 9978-9980 (4 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R (except 9980)	Diesel	C (TC, ST, VT)	2010
Ford/El Dorado Econoline/Aerotech	1997	0025, 4-17 (2 buses?)		Diesel	C (ST, TC)
New Flyer D30LF	1997–98	9981–9983 (3 buses)	Detroit Diesel Series 40 Allsion B300R	Diesel	C (VT)	2010	9981–9982 are Ex-Houston Metro unit. 9983 is an Ex-Mountain Metropolitan Transit unit. These buses were leased from Transit Sales International in 2010.
Thomas TL-960	2001	9950–9969 (20 buses)	Cummins ISC Allison B400R	Diesel	C (Coach USA, TC, VT)	2010–11
Blue Bird CSFE 3703	2001	9970–9975 (6 buses)	Cummins ISC Alllison B400R	Diesel	C (FT, TC, MV, VT)	2010
El Dorado National MST II	2001–02	12500–12527 (28 buses)	Cummins ISB Allison B300R	Diesel	C (FT, ST, VT)	2010	Originally #11500–11527
Ford/El Dorado Econoline/Aerotech	2001	12530-12534, 12571 (6 buses)	Ford 7.3 Powerstroke automatic transmission	Diesel	C (FT, MV)	2010	12535–12536 were originally Pasadena #1764–1765
	2002	12535–12536 (2 buses)			C (FT)
	2003	12537–12555 (19 buses)			C (FT, TC, VT)
El Dorado National EZ Rider II	2003	12556–12570 (15 buses)	Cummins Westport B LPG Plus Allison B300R	Propane	C (TC, VT, ST)	2011

Notes: C=Contracted: FT=First Transit; TC=Transportation Concepts; MV=MV Transportation ; ATE=Ex ATE (Now First Transit, Compton.); ST = Southland Transit ; VT = Veolia Transportation.

Bus divisions

Under the Metro governance structure, the routes operating out of each division are supervised by an integrated/centralized operations division with oversight provided by Service Councils composed of elected officials, appointed representatives, and transit users from a given area served by each division. While the Councils have geographical boundaries, in practice they only define where the members come from, as most of Los Angeles is served by routes operating out of multiple sectors. For instance, the Olympic Bl Rapid bus is operated by buses from the San Gabriel Valley sector, despite its entire route being in the Westside or Central Los Angeles areas. A list of routes operating from each sector can be found on the Metro web site.

The SGV-3 in Cypress Park is the oldest bus yard in Metro history, which has been operating since 1907. It is home to 200 buses.

Most buses show the sector abbreviation and division number affixed on the windows and sides of buses. Some also have circular decals with the division name, with an illustration, akin to the style used in New York City.

The following table lists all current bus divisions (rail divisions are not included):

Number	Name	Sector
1	Central City	Gateway Cities
2	Crossroads Depot	Gateway Cities
3	North Los Angeles, Cypress Park	San Gabriel Valley
4	(non-revenue vehicles)	Gateway Cities
5	Arthur Winston, Mid-Cities	South Bay
6	Venice	Westside/Central
7	West Hollywood	Westside/Central
8	West Valley	San Fernando Valley
9	El Monte, San Gabriel Valley	San Gabriel Valley
10	Gateway	Westside/Central
15	East Valley	San Fernando Valley
18	South Bay	South Bay

Metro is currently building a new bus yard which has been designated Division 13^[6] adjacent to the Support Services Center and just east of the Gateway headquarters building. Construction is currently scheduled to be completed by Summer 2014.^[7]

Closed divisions

The following table lists all former divisions.

Number	Name
12	Long Beach
13	Riverside^[8]
14	South Los Angeles^[9]
16	Pomona

References

^ Roman, Alex (September/October 2009). "Top 100 Transit Bus Fleets" (PDF). Metro Magazine. 105 (8): p. 22. Retrieved 2009-11-05. {{cite journal}}: |pages= has extra text (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ http://www.nabusind.com/news/NABI%20Press%20Release%20-%20Domestic%20Production.pdf
^ Purchase 550 CNG Replacement Buses
^ New Flyer Eyes L.A. Winnipeg Free Press. 9 Jan. 2013
^ LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AWARDS NEW FLYER A CONTRACT FOR UP TO 900 40-FOOT BUSES
^ http://www.metro.net/projects/MUDBFP/
^ http://www.metro.net/board/Items/2011/07_July/20110720AHCPItem32.pdf
^ http://www.metro.net/board/recap/1997/Recap_032697rbm.pdf Authorize the sale of former RTD Division 13 (Riverside) bus terminal located at 2450 Mulberry Street, Riverside to Gary Rosenfield and/or nominee, for a cash price of $250,000" item #12
^ Reclaimed bus yard begins life as urban wetland Los Angeles Times Feb. 10, 2012

[1] Roman, Alex (September/October 2009). "Top 100 Transit Bus Fleets" (PDF). Metro Magazine. 105 (8): p. 22. Retrieved 2009-11-05. {{cite journal}}: |pages= has extra text (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)

[2] ttp://www.nabusind.com/news/NABI%20Press%20Release%20-%20Domestic%20Production.pdf

[3] Purchase 550 CNG Replacement Buses

[4] New Flyer Eyes L.A. Winnipeg Free Press. 9 Jan. 2013

[5] LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AWARDS NEW FLYER A CONTRACT FOR UP TO 900 40-FOOT BUSES

[6] ttp://www.metro.net/projects/MUDBFP/

[7] ttp://www.metro.net/board/Items/2011/07_July/20110720AHCPItem32.pdf

[8] ttp://www.metro.net/board/recap/1997/Recap_032697rbm.pdf Authorize the sale of former RTD Division 13 (Riverside) bus terminal located at 2450 Mulberry Street, Riverside to Gary Rosenfield and/or nominee, for a cash price of $250,000" item #12

[9] Reclaimed bus yard begins life as urban wetland Los Angeles Times Feb. 10, 2012

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 The [[Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority]] (also known as "LACMTA", "Metro", or "MTA") operates a vast fleet of [[buses]]. {{As of|2009}}, the LACMTA operated the second-largest bus fleet in North America,<ref>{{cite journal| last=Roman| first=Alex| title=Top 100 Transit Bus Fleets| journal=[[Metro Magazine]]| date=September/October 2009| volume=105| issue=8| pages=p. 22| url=http://www.metro-magazine.com/resources/SeptOct_Top100.pdf| accessdate=2009-11-05}}</ref> with a total of 2,472 buses.
-==Overview==
-Metro and its predecessor agencies have ordered buses from a variety of manufacturers over the years, including [[General Motors Corporation|GMC]], [[Grumman]], [[Flxible]], [[AM General]], [[Transportation Manufacturing Corporation|Transportation Manufacturing Corporation (TMC)]], [[Neoplan USA]], [[New Flyer Industries]], El Dorado National, [[Orion Bus Industries]], [[Thomas Built Buses]], [[Blue Bird]], and [[NABI|North American Bus Industries (NABI)]]. LACMTA has ordered over 1,500 buses from [[NABI]] in recent years, including purchashing an expanded fleet of {{convert|45|ft|m|adj=on}} buses, which they used to phase out their traditional {{convert|40|ft|m|adj=on}} vehicles. However, starting in 2014 LACMTA will return to 40ft vehicles, starting with its purchase of 550 New Flyer Xcelsior XN40 buses, which will replace the rapidly aging NABI 40LFW coaches.
-===Alternative fuels and vehicle technology===
-Metro is a major player in alternative fuel technologies, notably CNG, and the text "Nation's Largest Clean Air Fleet" appears on the sides of many buses. The CNG fleet reduces emissions of particulates by 90%, carbon monoxide by 80%, and greenhouse gases by 20% over the 150 remaining diesel powered buses in the fleet. Alternative fuel buses have logged more than 450 million operating miles since 1993, an industry record.  As of December, 2010, the MTA retired its last Diesel fuel powered bus from main fleet which were '''1998 New Flyer D40LF buses''' ('''3000-3019''') and now has a 100% alternative fuel bus fleet, except for the contractors, which operates '''Orion VI Diesel buses (11001-11067)''' in service.
-Metro has also demonstrated a major commitment to on-board vehicle technology. Most buses are equipped with monitors for [http://www.transitv.com/ Transit TV] broadcasts and to display real-time bus maps to show the location through GPS navigation; the latter is the first of its kind in the United States. Also, as part of Metro's [http://www.metro.net/projects_programs/atms/default.htm ATMS] project, most buses include a marquee displaying the date and time, Automatic Voice Annunciation (AVA) for audio and visual announcements for each stop, and an audio and visual Stop Requested announcement. The audio anoucement of ''"For your safety, please watch your step when exiting the bus"'' was added to all buses on February 28, 2013.
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