Average New Bus and Trolleybus Costs, 2005-2006,
Thousands of Dollars (a)
TYPE OF VEHICLE |
BUS |
TROLLEYBUS |
2-level |
584 |
NA |
Articulated (55'-61') |
495 |
1,600 |
Intercity (35'-45') |
398 |
NA |
40' Transit (37'6"-42'5') |
354 |
NA |
35' Transit (32'6"-37'5") |
277 |
NA |
30' Transit (27'6"-32'5") |
234 |
NA |
Suburban (27'6"-45') |
222 |
NA |
Trolley replica (all lengths) |
409 |
NA |
Small Vehicle (<27'6") |
67 |
NA |
Source: APTA survey of 15% of non-rail transit agencies.
(a) Cost includes amount
paid to manufacturer or agent. Not all orders were reported. Each year of
a multi-year order is counted as a separate order.
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