Feb 8, 2023 · In the late 1990s, SEPTA again went with Neoplan. This time the order was for 155 60 foot articulated buses. A prototype was built in 1998 (7101) and debuted in May of 1999 in front of SEPTA headquarters.

Making SEPTA the largest transportation authority in North America with the fleet mainly manufactured by Neoplan USA. SEPTA also become Neoplan’s largest customer worldwide. These buses dominated the streets of Philadelphia in …

The Neoplan order was the largest order in history of SEPTA before the New Flyers. One-thousand-ninety-two (1092) units were purchased by SEPTA between 1982-1989. Therefore making SEPTA, Neoplan’s largest customer worldwide. While many buses throughout the orders changed, much has remained the same.

Feb 23, 2024 · From 1969 to 1982 – SEPTA operated buses from GM. These buses were commonly known by the nickname “Fishbowl” for its original six-paned windshield (later updated to a two-paned curved windshield) and rear window. In 1982 – …

Each series variation meant a change in the specifications, anywhere from seats to a transmission change. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority 1982-89 NEOPLAN AN440A Media Page.

By the early 1990s, SEPTA had 1,092 Neoplan AN440 coaches in active service, making it the largest transit system in North America with a fleet primarily manufactured by Neoplan USA. These buses dominated the streets of Philadelphia through late 1997 when the earlier fleet of AK and BD Neoplans (8285–8581) was replaced by 400 buses built by ...

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. 1998-2000 NEOPLAN (TRATON GROUP) Transliner Articulated (AN460A) Bus №: 7101-7255 Back to the SEPTA TRATON GROUP Menu

Dec 12, 2001 · One hundred fifty-five (155) 60-foot articulated transit buses were ordered from Neoplan USA Corporation for service on selected City and Suburban fixed routes. These buses replaced 40- and 60-foot buses built between 1983 and 1985.