California-based low-floor city car manufacturer founded in San Francisco in 1890. The first bus at the enterprise was assembled in 1932, before that bodies, trucks, boats, etc. were produced. In 1957, the Pacific Bus Division was acquired from Kenworth.

Twenty years later, Gillig decides to expand the city car program and collaborates with Neoplan to develop European-style buses. In 1980, the famous Phantom appeared, which has become the company's trademark for many years.

Alternative energy sources began to be massively introduced on these buses. In 1992, gas-powered cars went into production, in 1996 - hybrid ones. The city low-floor bus Advantage is currently being produced, approximately 1200 units per year.

 Governor Lincoln Chafee and Senator Jack Reid celebrate the arrival of the first thirty of fifty GILLIG BRT clean diesel buses to be added to RIPTA's fixed-route fleet.

“These new buses will further help us achieve our goal of creating a customer-friendly public transportation system that provides the best service to Rhode Island residents,” Governor Chafee said. “The renewed fleet of fixed routes will offer RIPTA users a number of benefits and will also reduce the negative impact of exhaust fumes on our air quality.”

New buses will improve reliability, comfort and availability

Buses designed to operate on fixed routes will bring a number of benefits. Passengers can expect more reliable service from new vehicles and improved safety. The new buses also offer greater accessibility and travel smoother and more comfortable than the ones they replaced.

New low floor GILLIG BRT buses

The sleek 40-foot, aerodynamically designed BRT bus weighs 28,500 39 pounds and can comfortably seat 2010 passengers. This model features many improvements, including the new EMP Fan system (electric radiator fans), hidden windows and a traffic light priority system. These new buses are equipped with the latest Allison powertrain, a Cummins ISL engine that exceeds the EPA's emission requirements for XNUMX years, and advanced fuel economy features. Stainless steel bike racks make loading your bike quick and easy. New soft seats and improved KONI shock absorbers provide a comfortable ride. The wheelchair ramp has been redesigned to reduce maintenance, improve safety and facilitate boarding for passengers with disabilities.

Each 2013 GILLIG BRT low-floor bus funded by various FTA grants and Rhode Island bonds is worth $ 433,000 2013. These new buses are part of RIPTA's regular fleet replacement plan to keep its fleet in top condition. All fifty brand new 2013 GILLIG BRT 40-foot low-floor buses will join the RIPTA fleet by May XNUMX.

Clean diesel

The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) helps GILLIG buses meet stringent air quality requirements by removing particulate matter from diesel engine exhaust. The filter automatically "regenerates" by burning the collected particulate matter. And a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) aftertreatment system significantly reduces the amount of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emitted from the exhaust gases, converting them into nitrogen and water. The GILLIG BRT not only saves fuel, but also keeps the air in Providence clean and fresh.