Ex-LACMTA Neoplan # 1189 

MAN< I wish that Neoplan will return for production.

DAMM!!! You was flooring it! lol i like the way it sounded when you was making them turns.

yes it was. from what I remember, I think it was a 102A3 with a DD8V71

I remember riding these buses on the D18 express lines like the 439, 444, 445. Once in a while, you'd see one on the 446/447 ... and even the 60 line. Those were the days. I believe this particular unit spent the last days out of Division 9.

I wish Chicago CTA or Pace had Neoplans.

They closed their production in 2006. I believe New Jersey Transit, Boston MBTA or Bee Line NY has the last orders of Neoplan Artics.

What would be way cooler is if this bus had a take off similar to Long Beach #9317 mixed with the deep, mean yet smooth rumble of that exhaust pipe.

And Neoplan is no longer in business due to that. Right now, they're only making parts for Neoplan buses until about 2021 as required.

@knightclassic1 - they retired these around 2001-2002

haha man you are waaay overdue. Youve been in NYC too long man. Cant wait for your arrival. Thanks for the comments.

LMAO!!!!!! I am going to ride with you THIS YEAR!!! I've spent WAY too much time with MTA New York City Transit. I need this!!! LMAO at you!!! Nice video!

Dude, you were damn sure bobble-heading at around 1:38; apparently, that section of road is (as some say) "geeked up".

A curiosity....although the v730 is listed as a three speed, there's a stretch where I can hear three distinct up-shifts, which in some instances would be indicative of a four speed. Is there a "hidden" gear in the v730, or are my ears playing tricks on me?

Pittsburgh has the last order. December of 2005 was the last order of Neoplan artics delivered.

LACMTA used to have a lot of diesel Neoplans from 1983, 84, and these ( '87 )

sounded great too

This one is better than that 9317......

Drivers with physical impairments which affect their ability to safely operate CMVs according to their medical examiners, or with missing limbs (e.g., a hand or finger, an arm, foot or leg), are required to obtain SPE certificates. How did you get a SPE with a missing right leg? you have never answer my question

yeah it did. I never got into Neoplans like that but i didnt think that they would have a 6V92/Allison V730 setup in them........im into my RTSs and New Flyers.......i need to ride with some1 with ur foot lol!!!!! NYC as fell off bigtime

are any of the buses using a Series 50?

Its retired. Dont need a farebox

Did you like driving this bus?

-TSA ?

These sound like Flxible Metros and MCI Classics.

I really dont like them too much!!!

this sounds v731 to me

Read FMCSA Rule 391.49