7500-series NABI 60-LFW
Bus Specifications
| Manufacturer: | NABI |
|---|---|
| Model: | 60-LFW |
| Engine Type: | Diesel |
| Length: | 60' |
| Width: | 102" |
| Number of Seats: | 61 |
| Destination Sign: | LED |
| Accessible: | Yes |
| Air Conditioning: | Yes |
| Low Floor: | Yes |
CTA Service Information
| Service Status: | In Service |
|---|---|
| Series: | 7500 |
| Quantity: | 226 |
| Numbers: | 7500-7725 |
| Assigned Garages: | 103rd, 77th, Kedzie, North Park |
| Delivery Year: | 2003 |
Quantity reflects the total originally ordered.
History
In 2003 the CTA began receiving an order of 226 new articulated buses from North American Bus Industries (NABI). The buses are CTA’s first order of new articulated vehicles since 1983.
The buses are equipped with standard CTA amenities such as air conditioning, security cameras, bike racks, automated announcement systems, and wheelchair ramps.
Shortly after the 7500-series went into service, the CTA noticed several manufactural defects in the buses. Poor suspension systems often caused bumpy rides, the rear doors often malfunctioned, and cracks appeared in the articulation joint. This led the CTA to momentarily stop payment to NABI in 2004. In May 2007, CTA Chairwoman Carole Brown stated on her blog that the CTA was still working with NABI to correct ongoing suspension problems, calling it a “serious issue” that “must be fixed.”