⁴ᴷ MTA NYCT Manhattan Buses: On Board 2023 New Flyer XE40 NG on the M55 (9/22/23)

On September 13th 2023, the pilot bus (4965) debuted service out of Michael J. Quill Bus Depot on the M55 for the 2023-2024 New Flyer XE40 NG order, which wasn't expected to proceed further until the years end at the time, or even into the next year, 2024. At this time, 2 units (the other being 4966) were delivered for training since August. 4966 hadn't gone into service yet due to the teething issues 4965 had experienced after its initial first weeks of service. During 4965's first initial introduction period, it had been restricted to operating on the M55 only, presumably to test its distance capabilities while also reaching a good demographic through the heart of Manhattan. As of this upload, both 4965 and 4966 finally run normal service through any route based out of MJQ depot, occasionally making trips out of the depot for various reasons. No further units have been delivered, let alone placed into service after these 2, as of 4/26/24. #mtabus

Video Clips Taken: September, 22nd, 2023.

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