New AC Transit bus, the “Gillig Suburban,” offers riders free wifi. Photo credit: AC Transit
In March AC Transit began phasing in a new line of buses built by Bay Area based company Gillig to replace some of the fleet’s older models. In August, AC Transit introduced the New Flyer 60’ articulated buses, which feature 52 seats (and additional room for standing) to handle demand along its most heavily traveled routes (click here to check out the specs of the bus).
Now, as of November 8th, AC Transit has unveiled yet another type of bus to improve service quality for riders, one geared to to accommodate long distance commuters, called the “Gillig Suburban.” These buses have the following features:
With seats like that, riding the Gillig Suburban bus could make for a very relaxing commute. Photo credit: AC Transit
- Passenger-controlled overhead reading lamps
- High-backed cushioned seats
- Overhead luggage racks
- Free wifi
All three new models of buses are part of AC Transit’s “A Better Ride” effort to make bus travel more pleasant and efficient. If you have ridden any of the new types of buses, AC Transit encourages you to provide feedback by sending an email to abetterride@actransit.org.
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