Buses used by NYCTA before 1980

These vehicles were purchased by the MTA New York City Transit Authority, which also includes the Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA) during the General Motors / Flxible Fishbowl era in the 60’s to the late 70s. This listing includes vehicles purchased by Fifth Avenue Coach and Surface Transportation, Inc., the predecessor companies to MaBSTOA.

Model Year

Bus Manufacture

Model Number

Bus Number(s)

Fleet Total

Serial Number

Notes

1959

General Motors

TDH-5301

1-190

189

0187-0376

1960

General Motors

TDH-5301

501-805, 3101-3210, 3211-3220

428

0942-1246, 1294-1343, 0724-0733

Bus# 3101-3220 was purchased by Fifth Avenue Coach and Surface Transportation Inc.

1961

General Motors

TDH-5301

1001-1130

29

2502-2631

1962

General Motors

TDH-5301

2000-2174

175

3199-3373

1963

General Motors

TDH-5303

3301-3555, 3601-3661, 3662-3744,
3745-3823, 3829-3906, 3907-3950

600

0480-0734, 0818-0878, 0958-1040,
0879-0957, 0735-0817, 1041-1084

Bus #3301-3555 operated by MaBSTOA

1964

Flxible Corporation

FD26V-401-1

5001-5165, 5601-5745

210

52087-52251, 52617-52806

1965

General Motors

TDH-5303

5201-5525, 6401-6900

835

2432-2756, 3534-4033

Operated by MaBSTOA

1966

General Motors

TDH-5303A

8001-8202, 8301-8780

680

5571-5772, 5091-5570

Bus# 8301-8780 operated by MaBSTOA

1968

General Motors

TDH-5305A

8801-8828, 8829-8878, 8879-8933

132

274-301, 224-273, 302-356

1969

Flxible Corporation

111CC-D51

4000-4099, 4100-4152, 4153-4202,
4600-4727

331

54068-54167, 54218-54270, 54168-54217,
54271-54398

Bus# 4600-4727 operated by MaBSTOA

1970

General Motors

TDH-5305A

4300-4483, 4484-4499

200

517-679 (with gaps), 686-722, 707-722

1971

General Motors

TDH-5309A

6000-6163

164

001-164 (with gaps)

1971

General Motors

TDH-5310A

6164-6199

36

001-036

1972

General Motors

TDH-5309A

6200-6349

150

225-374

1972

General Motors

TDH-5310A

4500-4505, 6901-6920, 6921-6939,
6940, 6941-6956

61

037-042, 043-062, 080-098,
079, 063-078

Bus# 4500-4505 operated by MaBSTOA

1973

General Motors

TDH-5309A

4800-4859, 4860-4919

220

165-244, 375-434

Operated by MaBSTOA

1973

Flxible Corporation

53102-6-1

7000-7204, 7300-7361

267

57933-58137, 58138-58199

Bus# 7300-7361 operated by MaBSTOA

1975

Flxible Corporation

53102-6-1

7500-7659, 7700-7937

398

60640-60799, 60800-61037

Bus# 7700-7937 operated by MaBSTOA

1976

Flxible Corporation

53102-6-1

9000-9154, 9165-9309

299

63095-63394 (with gaps), 63113-63302 (with gaps)

Bus# 9165-9309 operated by MaBSTOA

1976

Flxible Corporation

53102-8-1

9155-9159, 9160-9164

10

63400, 63404, 63401, 63402, 63403;
63395, 63397, 63398, 63399, 63396

Bus# 9155-9159 operated by MaBSTOA

1976

Leyland (UK)

'Atlantean' Double decker bus

DD1-DD8

8

No Serial Number

Demonstration bus

See also

New York City Bus