A new vehicle joined the North Oakland Transportation Authority’s (NOTA) fleet of five vans last Wednesday and it’s unlike anything the organization currently has on the road.
A 21-foot Community Transit Bus featuring 11 passenger seats, two wheelchair lock-downs and an electronic wheelchair lift is the new “flagship of the NOTA fleet,” according to authority Director Dan Shriner.
“We are very excited about this new vehicle and what it will mean to the communities and riders we serve,” he said. “A wonderful asset like this really enhances the program.”
Shriner said the $57,513 minibus was obtained through the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) using federal grants under the Special Service Operating Assistance Program and the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Program.
NOTA’s previous director, Karen Koski, had filled out the necessary grant applications.