Wanting a backup plan in case the Transbus project was abandoned, GMC decided to modify the RTX/Transbus design and in 1970 began the RTS-II project (designating two axles) that became the earliest RTS with the first prototype being assembled …

First designed as an interim bus while the transit community waited for the Transbus, the RTS achieved permanent status when the Transbus project was cancelled in 1979. The first RTS deliveries were 15 to Long Beach (California) Transit in October, 1977.

2022年4月2日 · Besides modern, streamlined styling, RTS II’s incorporated several other innovations; they were the first coach to use modular construction – buses were built in 5 ft stainless steel modules that were then welded together.

The Rapid Transit Series (RTS) bus is a series of transit buses originally manufactured by General Motors and finally produced by Millennium Transit Services as the RTS Legend. The RTS is notable for its timeless styling featuring automobile-like curved body and window panels.

During the spring of 1980, SEPTA received 297 RTS-II buses from the General Motors Company (GMC). This Order consisted of three batches. The first batch consisted of 268 buses (8000-8264) and delivered to the City Transit Division. The second batch consisted of 20 buses (#8265-8284) and delivered to the Victory.

2011年10月22日 · In August 1977, GMC Truck & Coach in Pontiac, MI would start production on its Rapid Transit Series advanced designed bus, slated for GM's first RTS customer — the Long Beach (CA) Public Transportation Company. Known as the RTS-II (indicating "two" axles compared to the three-

The last RTS built by GM was completed in May 1987, ending 62 years of bus production at Pontiac, Michigan with the delivery of fleet #919 to Kansas City (KCATA). GM had delivered 11,932 RTSs, 7,136 with wheelchair lifts and 4,796 without lifts.

RTS-II of the pros and cons of this coach and specific areas to look at when evaluating the coach. RTS-II Series 04 Maintenance Manual 1982 - 1983. Includes Wiring Diagrams

2012年9月25日 · In June of 1980, delivery would begin on 74 additional GMC built RTS-IIs (Model T8H-203) numbered #1801L–1874L — increasing the total DDOT RTS fleet to 307 coaches. Aside from a few mechanical improvements and a slight interior color change, the #1800-series RTSs were basically identical to the 1979 fleet.

2025年3月16日 · 82 RTS with Detroit V6. 6K miles was used by the government as a mobile base station. Runs and drives but needs radiator repair. and front airbag. Price is OBO.