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New Orleans Regional Transit Authority now has 35 foot Bio-diesel Orion VII NG buses

Posted by Gold_12th on Wed Jul 9 18:34:40 2008

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From the press release:

RTA Goes Green

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is proud to announce the arrival of its new low-floor Orion 35-foot energy-efficient buses. All new RTA buses will run on biodiesel, a cleaner burning alternative fuel produced from domestic, renewable resources.

The introduction of the new buses to the fleet is another example of how Transit Management of Southeast Louisiana (TMSEL), in service to the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA), continues to be innovative.

Press Conference

What: Introduction of New Buses to the RTA Fleet

When: Wednesday, July 9, 2008, starting at 3 p.m.

Where: 5601 Read Blvd. in New Orleans East

Visuals: Seven beautiful buses with new biodiesel decal

- Mark Major, General Manager, TMSEL in service to the RTA
- Cesar Burgos, Chairman, RTA Board of Commissioners
- Mayor C. Ray Nagin
- City Council Members, including Cynthia Willard-Lewis

Eight of the new buses will be out on various routes on Thursday, July 10 with more to follow.

Source: http://www.norta.com/showadvisories.php?id=259


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