Syracuse, NY – Centro and Carrier Corporation have unveiled a completely refurbished bus that will be used to provide transportation services for Central New York’s disabled community.

     The bus is unique to the Centro fleet because it can accommodate up to seven (7) persons using mobility devices simultaneously.

     “For many years, this particular bus has been an integral part of our commitment providing the best transportation possible for persons with disabilities.  Because this body style and chassis are no longer in production, we felt it was necessary to invest a significant amount of resources to keep this bus in our fleet for years to come,” said Centro Executive Director Frank Kobliski. 

“This would not have been possible without the generosity of the Carrier Corporation and the hard work and dedication of our maintenance employees.”

     The restoration process took four months and included the installation of a rear-mounted air conditioning system donated by Carrier Corporation – a unit valued at more than $24,000.

     In addition, the bus features a completely refurbished body, refurbished driver and passenger seats, a new electronic destination sign, new exterior LED lights and many other new parts.
    
     The bus was originally purchased in 1991.