NJ transit corporation used to have Nova RTS T80206 30.ft and 40.ft buses and they were equipped with Cummins ISC and ISL engines with ZF ecomat 5HP 592 Transmission and they were retired then in 2013
I rode the rts buses that were driven in new York city. I ended up getting a CDL in Connecticut but never got the chance to drive an rts. I love rts buses. Take them over those ugly gilligs anyway. Thank for the memories. Keep up the good work.
Man, I love this! I was a driver in Cincinnati. I'd like to see this with a nice custom paint job, and an interior remodeling! If you remodel, please show it. I loved driving buses to brother.
I rode that type of bus. I know someone who owns a few of these buses. A 1985 GMC 40-foot, 1989 TMC 35-foot, 1998 Nova Bus 35-foot and a 2000 35-foot with a different front end and instrument panel. The last three buses had the sport style steering wheel.
You have the incurable bus illness that we all do! And do you really want to be cured?? Heck No!!! Nice bus, cool bus! And the message sign is also cool! I have a 1982 MCI MC9 40 foot Crusader II. I turned it into a tour bus. George F. Piedmont, SC
Great looking bus. What's your intent with it, in service or collection? My dad drove for Toronto Transit Commission, so I grew up with New Looks and Classics. I drove charter for a while myself
Best transit buses ever! I drove for the NYC Transit Authority in the 80s. We hated the old "Fishbowl" rattle traps but loved the RTS - such a smooth ride, just glided over bumps & potholes. Unfortunately they were all replaced with new hybrid buses which are terrible rattle traps, as bad as the Fishbowls. What are your plans for this bus, RV conversion?
As a current TAMU driver and someone who’s spent a lot of hours driving this unit. Just wondering what you’re gonna do with it? Are you going to convert it or anything?
Quick question which transit is that RTS retired from? It looks like a Fayettevill FAST RTS because of the stripe and number location but I am probably incorrect.
It’s crazy seeing the tires that shiny, good work
Thanks, Marshall!
NJ transit corporation used to have Nova RTS T80206 30.ft and 40.ft buses and they were equipped with Cummins ISC and ISL engines with ZF ecomat 5HP 592 Transmission and they were retired then in 2013
Damn that thing is gorgeous all cleaned up!
This rts bus is a classic.
I still love these buses. That iconic whine though!
Thank you for the overview of the RTS. I just learned about these buses two days ago, while looking for bus for an rv conversion.
I rode the rts buses that were driven in new York city. I ended up getting a CDL in Connecticut but never got the chance to drive an rts. I love rts buses. Take them over those ugly gilligs anyway. Thank for the memories. Keep up the good work.
Kool bus. Enjoy. One day I will get mine 👍
Nova RTS Last For A Very Long Time & Very Strong 💗💖💋🇺🇲
You are the man glad to see someone with a GMC RTS those are the best buses ever made and it's just so hard to say goodbye to them
I Miss The RTS Bus Back in My Hometown L.A.-Town: Los Angeles, CA
I love that sound mauly on the d40lf I miss those buses
Cool RTS Bus. That's Look like it was a UT Bus in Houston one day I will buy a Grumman flexible and a RTS
Was hoping it would have an air starter. Either way, good job!
I remember thes RTS busses when I was young going to Disney World.
This is a Beautiful TAMIU Aggie Spirit Bus, Really Sad to see the Others retire
You have that bus looking good man. I drive the busses for TAMU and they don’t get that clean very often.
Thanks, man! Will try to get to engine soon.
Man, I love this! I was a driver in Cincinnati. I'd like to see this with a nice custom paint job, and an interior remodeling! If you remodel, please show it. I loved driving buses to brother.
113......how we had some good times. 😎
I love the Rts buses
Thats one nice bus! 🇺🇸🤙
Thanks for the video!
Man look like a tmc Bus that's retired in Chicago Cta bus 1991 -2008
I rode that type of bus. I know someone who owns a few of these buses. A 1985 GMC 40-foot, 1989 TMC 35-foot, 1998 Nova Bus 35-foot and a 2000 35-foot with a different front end and instrument panel. The last three buses had the sport style steering wheel.
It looks like it was from the Texas A&M fleet.
You have the incurable bus illness that we all do! And do you really want to be cured?? Heck No!!! Nice bus, cool bus! And the message sign is also cool! I have a 1982 MCI MC9 40 foot Crusader II. I turned it into a tour bus.
George F. Piedmont, SC
I just bought an MCI!
@@theMichaelSlaughter Yep! Saw it! Nice! Left a comment!
Great looking bus. What's your intent with it, in service or collection? My dad drove for Toronto Transit Commission, so I grew up with New Looks and Classics. I drove charter for a while myself
The bus has sold. Hoping to win an auction today on an MCI!
I like this bus nova rts
Great video drove the RTS’s for 25 years with the NY MTA a real work horse. P.S. it not an arm rest it’s a crowd bar
Now I know!! Thanks! I just purchased an RTS! Video coming soon!
@@TheTransitGuy I’m thinking about getting one and starting a podcast. Just picking random people up in NY
cool video - always like the RTS design - not a very common bus used in Canada.
Ooh, one of the window mullions in the interior, is kinda popped out. lol
LOVE IT❤❤❤
I see all the TAMU Aggie Spirit drivers have found your video lol
Awesome! Wish my school had a program like TAMU!
Best transit buses ever! I drove for the NYC Transit Authority in the 80s. We hated the old "Fishbowl" rattle traps but loved the RTS - such a smooth ride, just glided over bumps & potholes. Unfortunately they were all replaced with new hybrid buses which are terrible rattle traps, as bad as the Fishbowls. What are your plans for this bus, RV conversion?
Those rims look AMAZING! My jaw dropped. What are your plans for it? Is it going to be a hobby vehicle cleaning it up or road trip type of thing?
Just a hobby...I love driving buses.
Hope you’ll be able to get your hands on their millennium rts legend busses once they retire those Texas A & M! They’re still kind of new at least.
that's what i'm waiting for. I think between next year and 2023 those would retire.
@@R323838
They technically can go to 2027 considering how their Novas were almost 20 years old.
You should try to get Orion v ! Those buses are mean !
I’m waiting to find one! One of my other favorites to drive!
What is the private owner registration / insurance process like?
That bus says San Antonio Via all over it.
Oh she is pretty
As a current TAMU driver and someone who’s spent a lot of hours driving this unit. Just wondering what you’re gonna do with it? Are you going to convert it or anything?
Nope. Not converting it. Just keeping it as is. Most Insurance companies don't insure conversions. Just enjoying it at the moment.
EX TEXAS A&M AGGIE SPIRIT
Detroit Diesel Series 50
Quick question which transit is that RTS retired from? It looks like a Fayettevill FAST RTS because of the stripe and number location but I am probably incorrect.
Texas A&M
@@theMichaelSlaughter ah thanks
I want one
whats the top speed of these on the highway?
65
@@theMichaelSlaughter I'm sure you know you can replace the gear ration for higher speeds.
Ayeeee hey brother, where do I go about obtaining one.
Public auction and gov deals
doesn't TAMU hire students to drive their buses?
Wheelchair lift
Are you doing ride alone
Yes, it will go live tomorrow or Monday. Waiting for HD to finish uploading.
Are you going to let people come and visit
@@corneluis1992 Sure why not!
Ok let me knw
Pick me up so we can go to chruch
Ha!
Rent the bus! Make money!
hey boy