Calgary Transit Expands Accessible Mobility with Order from ARBOC

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles LLC has announced that Calgary Transit has confirmed a contract for 137 fully accessible, low-floor, cutaway Spirit of Freedom buses.

The contract, which supports rejuvenation of community shuttles within Calgary Transit’s 100 percent accessible fleet, was secured by Crestline Coach Ltd., ARBOC’s dealer in seven provinces in Canada.

“Calgary Transit has been a loyal customer of ARBOC since 2011,” stated Don Roberts, president of ARBOC. “We are pleased to support the renewal of its community shuttle fleet, which not only builds on our long-term relationship, but more importantly continues to provide 100 percent accessible transit for the community of Calgary.”

As the first and only bus of its kind, the Freedom is the most accessible non-kneeling cutaway bus in the industry, exceeding the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines with a 1:5 ramp slope. Built on a conventional GM G4500 chassis with the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) spring suspension, it provides a single, non-discriminatory patented angled and accessible entranceway, eliminating the need for riders to navigate steps.