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Here we have a clean bright white 2009 Ameritrans 285, lift-equipped. It’s built on the popular Ford E450 chassis and powered by the reliable 6.8L Triton V10 gas engine. Inside is seating for 20 passengers (including the co-pilot) plus 2 wheelchair positions. The seats are clean cloth in excellent condition with aisle armrests, grab handles, and seat belts, and we just installed brand-new upholstery on the driver and co-pilot seats. It’s equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift on the curb side toward the rear. Other nice features include overhead parcel racks with individual reading lights, front and rear A/C and heat, power locks and windows, and more.
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| Misc. Options & Features | MORryde Rear Suspension, Rear Door, Entry Area Grab Rails, Individual Reading Lights, Interior Overhead Parcel Racks |
The recent delivery of a 2009 Ameritrans 285 Lift Equipped Shuttle Bus S49728 to Boston, Massachusetts highlights the city’s evolving transportation landscape. With this addition—just a stone’s throw from Fenway Park—the local network gains a versatile fleet vehicle built for accessibility. Commercial vehicle sales like these often reflect shifting priorities in Boston’s core neighborhoods and surrounding districts. Boston’s compact geography, dense population (nearly 700,000 residents as of 2023), and persistent growth create unique transportation needs. Major employers such as Mass General Brigham, plus world-renowned universities along the Longwood Medical Area, drive steady demand for passenger capacity and reliable shuttle service. Seasonal surges—think Red Sox home games or university move-in weekends—further strain existing transit options. These patterns continue to push interest in 285 Lift Equipped Shuttle Bus S49728 buses for sale Boston-wide, especially among operators seeking compliant ADA-accessible solutions. This Ameritrans model offers dual rear entry doors, a robust wheelchair lift system, and flexible seating configurations ideal for campus circulators between Back Bay and Kendall Square or airport shuttles serving Logan International. Its passenger capacity fits well with both small group tourism routes through Beacon Hill and frequent-run corporate site shuttles out toward Seaport District. The bus’s maneuverability is particularly valuable on Boston’s notoriously narrow streets; it can even navigate Commonwealth Avenue during marathon traffic—a true test of urban adaptability. Our service radius extends from downtown Boston to nearby communities like Cambridge and Quincy, ensuring timely delivery logistics regardless of I-93 or Turnpike congestion. As more organizations seek commercial vehicles Massachusetts can depend on, our regional support—including Ameritrans buses New England inventory access—remains strong. Fun fact: Boston ranks among the top U.S. cities for annual “unplanned” shuttle requests during nor’easters—a testament to both the city’s unpredictable weather and its reliance on adaptable fleet vehicles.
