RIVERSIDE, CA – Transit Sales International (TSI) has been awarded a contract from Soderholm Sales & Leasing, Inc. (SSL) to provide three (3) fully refurbished 45-foot MCI D4500 buses for the County of Hawaii’s Hele-On transit system. The buses will undergo extensive refurbishment by Complete Coach Works (CCW) at its facility in Riverside, California.
The 2003 MCI D4500 buses will receive a full overhaul, including rebuilt Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines, rebuilt Allison B500 transmissions, refurbished axles and suspension components, a refurbished wheelchair lift, and restoration of the body and undercarriage. Interior and exterior upgrades include flooring, reupholstered seats, LED lighting, and a Hele-On branded paint scheme and decals.
Each bus will also be equipped with a new HVAC system, new wheels and tires, and key safety and tech features including a 5-camera surveillance system, Wi-Fi, electronic signage, and an automated passenger counting system (APC). Additional upgrades include a Genfare Fast Fare farebox, and GPS/AVL integration to meet modern transit standards.
“We’re proud to support Soderholm in delivering safe, reliable, and modernized transit options to the County of Hawaii,” said James Carson, Regional Sales Manager at Complete Coach Works. “This project showcases our team’s ability to provide complete turnkey solutions that extend the life and functionality of transit vehicles.”