1994-2004 BIA / OBI / DaimlerChrysler Orion V CNG (Model 05.501)

(Mercedez-Benz Group AG)
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1997 OBI Orion V/CNG №: 708
1998 OBI Orion V/CNG №: 709-749, 751
1999 OBI Orion V/CNG №: 750

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  • Notes: These buses were originally operated by three of the seven private bus companies that held franchises issued by the New York City Department of Transportation. In 2006, the MTA Bus Company assumed control of these vehicles as part of its takeover of the franchised routes.
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    708
    (1)
    708 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4932, Formerly NYCDOT/Queens Surface #4932, Originally NYCDOT Demonstrator
    1997 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Cadman Plaza West in Downtown Brooklyn, on layover.

    Raymond V. Clendenin, Jr. Photo.

     
    (2)
    708 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4932, Formerly NYCDOT/Queens Surface #4932, Originally NYCDOT Demonstrator
    1997 OBI Orion V/CNG

    28th Street in the Long Island City Neighborhood of Queens.

    Q66 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

     
    (3)
    708 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4932, Formerly NYCDOT/Queens Surface #4932, Originally NYCDOT Demonstrator
    1997 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Parsons Bl & Jamaica Av in the Jamaica Neighborhood of Queens.

    Q65 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    713
    (1)
    713 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4937
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    5th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.

    BM2 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

     
    (2)
    713 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4937
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Broadway in the Civic Center District of Manhattan.

    BM2 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

     
    (3)
    713 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4937
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Cortelyou Road in the Flatbush Neighborhood of Brooklyn.

    B103 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    714
    714 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4938
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Boerum Place in Downtown Brooklyn.

    B103 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    716
    716 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4940
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Broadway @ Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District of Manhattan.

    BM3 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    718
    718 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4942
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Boerum Pl & Joralemon St in Downtown Brooklyn.

    B103 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    720
    (1)
    720 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4944
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Parked on Church Street in the Financial District of Manhattan.

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

     
    (2)
    720 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4944
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Water Street in the Financial District of Manhattan.

    BM2 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    726
    726 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4950
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Hillside Avenue in the Jamaica Neighborhood of Queens.

    N6 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    727
    727 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4951
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Cortelyou Road in the Flatbush Neighborhood of Brooklyn.

    Not In Service

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    732
    732 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4956
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    State Street in the Financial District of Manhattan.

    BM2 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    734
    734 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4958
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    5th Av & 42nd St in the Midtown South Neighborhood of Manhattan.

    BM3 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    735
    (1)
    735 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4959
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Water Street in the Financial District of Manhattan.

    BM3 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

     
    (2)
    735 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4959
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Broadway in the Civic Center District of Manhattan.

    BM4 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    737
    737 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4961
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Church Street in the Financial District of Manhattan.

    BM2 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    740
    740 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4964
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    State Street in the Financial District of Manhattan.

    BM2 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    741
    (1)
    741 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4965
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    State Street in the Financial District of Manhattan.

    BM1 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

     
    (2)
    741 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4965
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Battery Place in the Financial District of Manhattan.

    BM1 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    742
    742 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4966
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Broadway & 23rd St in the Flatiron District of Manhattan.

    BM3 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    744
    744 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4968
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    5th Av & E. 41st St @ John Bigelow Plz in the Midtown South Neighborhood of Manhattan.

    BM1 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    746
    746 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4970
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Church Street in the TriBeCa Neighborhood of Manhattan, on layover.

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    749
    749 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4973
    1998 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Hillside Avenue in the Jamaica Neighborhood of Queens.

    N6 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.

    750
    750 - MTA Bus Company, Formerly NYCDOT/Command Bus #4974
    1999 OBI Orion V/CNG

    Madison Avenue in the Midtown South Neighborhood of Manhattan.

    BM3 Line

    Trevor Logan, Jr. Photo.