Unitrans 6773-6774

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Unitrans 6773 at the Unitrans garage having its underbody cleaned (photo taken in the early-mid 1990's)
Unitrans 6773 at the Unitrans garage having its underbody cleaned (photo taken in the early-mid 1990's)

Unitrans 6773 and 6774 were ex-West Riding double decker buses operated in regular service by Unitrans in Davis, California. Originally, they were part of a fleet of 55 identical buses built in 1968 and 1969 that operated in Yorkshire. These buses were modified by Unitrans with right side passenger doors and wheelchair lifts located behind the stairwell, which necessitated the removal of some of the lower-level seating. These modifications also necessitated the use of a conductor as the driver was unable to see or collect bus fare from passengers entering or exiting through the right side passenger doors. Having been sold in 2001, they are no longer part of the Unitrans fleet.

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Manufacturer (chassis): Daimler Motor Company

Manufacturer (coachwork): Charles H. Roe Ltd.

Model (chassis): CRG6LX Fleetline

Model (coachwork): Roe H43/33F

Date built: May, 1969

Engine: Gardner diesel with Westinghouse air operated 4-speed semi-automatic transmission

Seating capacity: 76 (33 downstairs, 43 upstairs) as originally equipped - installation of the right side passenger door and wheelchair lift resulted in the loss of some seating in the downstairs level

Original operator: West Riding Automobile Company

Original fleet numbers: 212 (6773), 213 (6774)

Original licence plate numbers: PHL 212 G (6773), PHL 213 G (6774)

Date acquired by Unitrans: 1980s

Current status: Retired and sold in June, 2001. As of October, 2001 they were under private ownership in Crescent City, CA

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