Metro's New Ride At a Glance
Metro official Phil Wallace steps off one of the new buses.
(By Linda Davidson -- The Washington Post)
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Buses to go into service: Next month
Number bought: 22
Cost: $793,287 each
Length: 60 feet
Width: 8.5 feet
Passenger capacity: 61 seated and 42 standing
Seats: Slash-resistant fabric upholstery
Fuel: Compressed natural gas


