Santa Maria Regional Transit
California bus service
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| 2024 | SMRT began acquiring New Flyer XE35 electric buses with Siemens ELFA3 motors, with one bus already at its yard and three more expected to arrive soon |
| 2022 | SMRT introduced Proterra ZX5 electric buses with Parker GVM310-200 permanent magnet motors and Eaton 4-speed auto-shift EV transmissions |
| 2021 | SMRT expanded its fleet with additional Gillig Low Floor 35' buses, continuing to use Cummins L9 engines and Allison B400R transmissions |
| December 2021 | The Santa Maria City Council approved service changes to be implemented in January, including route consolidation, two new transfer sites, and timed transfers at the primary Transit Center hub. The agency was rebranded from Santa Maria Area Transit to Santa Maria Regional Transit. |
| 2020 | SMRT added more Gillig Low Floor 29' buses to its fleet with Cummins L9 engines and Allison B400R transmissions |
| 2018 | Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) began operating Gillig Low Floor 29' and 35' buses with Cummins L9 engines and Allison B400R transmissions |
| 2018 | RATP Dev was awarded the operating contract for Santa Maria's transit service. |
| 2011 | The Santa Maria Transit Center was opened at 400 East Boone Street, serving as the origin point for intracity and intercity lines. |
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