4900-series TMC RTS (Narrow)
Bus Specifications
| Manufacturer: | TMC |
|---|---|
| Model: | RTS (Narrow) |
| Propulsion System: | Diesel |
| Length: | 40' |
| Width: | 96" |
| Number of Seats: | 41 |
| Headsign: | Flip-dot |
| Accessible: | No |
| Air Conditioning: | No |
| Low Floor: | No |
CTA Service Information
| Service Status: | Retired |
|---|---|
| Series: | 4900 |
| Ordered Quantity: | 15 |
| Numbers: | 4900-4914 |
| Delivery Year: | 1991 |
| Retirement Year: | 2005 |
History
The 4900-series TMC RTS buses were similar in appearance to the 4400-series, but were 5-inches narrow. These narrower buses were needed for the now-defunct #16 Lake Street Route and replaced the 3700-series Flxible New Look buses.
When the #16 Lake Street Route was eliminated in 1996, the buses were then used for University of Chicago routes.
Unlike the 4400-series, the 4900-series were not accessible and did not undergo any rehab. For this reason, the buses were retired in 2005 and replaced with used Orion I buses from Pace, Chicago’s suburban bus system.