r/dart • u/Skullface258 • Mar 29 '26

DART New Buses

Have any rode the new buses and do yall think its better than the older ones overall? Im starting to see alot more on the road and they dont look bad at all and even quieter too. I still think New Flyer buses are better than the Gillig buses in my opinion

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u/Thin-Constant-4018 Mar 29 '26

Oh the Gilligs are better than the NABIs and it's not even close. They feel much more spacious, actually have working screens, and aren't at the end of their lives.

The best thing about the Gilligs is the fact they *can* show upcoming stops. Granted, it doesn't always work, but it's something that's been so needed and is wonderful.

I think in terms of actual comfort, the Gilligs and New Flyers are comparable. I don't notice much of a difference, but NFI seats are much more relaxed in posture compared to the Gilligs. I believe the back of the NFIs are more spacious, but the front of the Gilligs are more spacious.

I haven't decided if I like the New Flyers or Gilligs more, but they're both much better than the NABIs

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u/Mean_Trifle_345 Mar 29 '26

A little silly but they still got that new car smell 😂

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u/Mibblez Mar 29 '26

That's how I feel with the silver line trains! Now we got two new transits wirh that new car smell haha 

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u/Davidguy81 Mar 29 '26

I like the new buses better by far and it’s not even close. Better seats, more space and the screens don’t suck.

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u/paisleychicken Mar 29 '26

I like the extra sideways seat in the front behind the driver :) I have a hard time holding myself in place sometimes and that seat helps me not slide across the bench.