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Six Spirit of Liberty buses produced for Avondale, Ariz.

The buses will be used as fixed transit vehicles for Avondale Transit, located within Maricopa County, Ariz.

June 5, 2017
Six Spirit of Liberty buses produced for Avondale, Ariz.

 

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ARBOC Specialty Vehicles LLC announced production of six Spirit of Liberty buses for Avondale, Ariz.

The Spirit of Liberty is a rear-engine, medium-duty, low-floor bus with flexible floorplans, six wheelchair positions, and the ability to accommodate a maximum of 37 passengers. The buses will be used as fixed-route transit vehicles for Avondale Transit, located within Maricopa County, Ariz.

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