66 D40LF's were delivered in the Spring of 2001, #s 4234-4299. These buses are nearly identical to the 2000 models, the one exception being the slightly more streamlined rear destination signs. Still powered by the Cummins ISC engine and Allison B400R5 transmission, these were the last full size buses for ETS delivered with Balios orange LED destination signs. Almost all of these buses had their interiors updated with blue ETS insignia seat inserts. Many also had Cummins ISL engines installed in place of the original ISC. #4257 had a newer-style Pocatec orange LED destination sign on the front only, and #4237 originally featured "www.takeets.com" decals on both sides above the rear wheels (these have since been removed). All active buses were equipped with Smartbus GPS & stop announcement systems in 2016, in addition to interior and exterior camera retrofits in 2019. #4250 was the first unit retired, suffering major fire damage in December 2016. The remainder of the fleet (minus #4268 retired in June 2018) were in active service until March 2020, at which point all were parked indefinitely due to Covid-19 Pandemic service reductions and the buses' lack of driver shields. #4294 was sold to Sunshine Village Ski Resort as their #45. 15 units (#4259, 4260, 4262, 4264-67, 4269, 4271-74, 4287-88, 4291) returned to service with driver shield retrofits by September of 2020. These were gradually retired into January of 2023, with #4264 making its final run on January 12th. #4260, 4264, 4265 returned to service in November of 2023, presumably as extra buses to help cover a fleet shortage caused by ongoing reliability issues with the Proterra battery electric buses. It is doubtful, however, that they will see much service outside of AM peak hours as they are not equipped with smart card readers for the ARC fare system.

 

Units 4234-4240	Units 4241-4250	Units 4251-4260	Units 4261-4270	Units 4271-4280
	Units 4281-4290	Units 4291-4299

This page last updated November 17, 2023.

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