DATE: February 6, 2015
CONTACT: Mary Shaffer, Broward County Transit
PHONE: 954-357-8366
EMAIL: mshaffer@broward.org

BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Transit (BCT) is hosting a 'New Rides' bus showcase event on Tuesday, February 10th from 10AM to 2PM, on Brickell Avenue, which is the west side of the County's Governmental Center building, 115 S. Andrews Avenue, downtown Fort Lauderdale.

The 'New Rides' event will display the newest additions to the BCT bus fleet: a 45-foot Motor Coach Industries (MCI) bus used for the 95 Express Service routes from Southwest Broward to Miami-Dade County; and a propane-fueled vehicle used to transport TOPS! Paratransit customers.

BCT officials expect members of the Board of County Commissioners and County Administrator Bertha Henry to attend the event as well as representatives from the Florida Department of Transportation, MCI, South Florida Commuter Services, the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization and the media. Members of the public are welcome to attend. 

Among the features of the new MCI buses are 55 high-back seats with extra hip-to-knee space, WiFi, LED reading lights and A/C vents, electrical outlets and USB ports at each seat.

"We plan to place these new buses in service this spring," said Tim Garling, Broward County's Deputy Director of Transportation.

The new paratransit vehicles have been in service since January 1st, seating 10 customers, including up to three wheelchairs. They also have a state-of-the-art digital security system with cameras, improved body style and adjustable temperature comfort systems.

BCT's TOPS! Paratransit service also debuted additional programs and services starting this January, including a discount program for eligible military veterans traveling to Broward County VA facilities.

About Broward County Transit
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides safe and economical bus transportation via fixed route, express, community bus and paratransit services to customers living and/or working in Broward County. Annually BCT provides nearly 40 million rides to customers and operates 44 major routes in 400 square miles of Broward County. For more information about BCT or helping planning your trip on board, visit the website or its Facebook page or call customer service seven days a week at 954.357.8400 or TTY 954-357.8302.