• These buses are known to be very troublesome and will be retired in 2-3 years time. These were all pulled off in January 1999 for 2 weeks due to high amounts of mechanical problems. 17-098 and 17-170 are fire victims and have been retired. 17-001 was also destroyed by fire on August 5, 2005. These buses are powered by the Cummins C8.3 engine and are equipped with Luminator flipdot destination signs.
 

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STM 17-007 is seen working route 67 northbound at St. Michel Metro station.

STM 17-010 is seen parked at Sauve Metro station after working route 140.

STM 17-012 is seen working route 139 southbound at Pie-IX Metro station. Note the burnt out tailight.

STM 17-018 is seen parked on Cremazie while working the 159 Metrobus route.

STM 17-036 is seen working the Children's Festival shuttle near Parc Maisonneuve.

STM 17-050 is seen awaiting work at Frontenac Garage.

STM 17-051 is seen waiting for passengers at Pie-IX Metro station while on route 97.

STM 17-053 is seen working route 139 southbound at Pie-IX Metro station.

STM 17-063 is seen parked at Henri Bourassa Metro station with a wrap for a Mercedes-Benz dealer.

STM 17-066 is seen working route 97 at Pie-IX Metro station.

STM 17-067 is seen working route 67 northbound at St. Michel Metro station missing its ad rack on the side.

The Luminator Destination Sign controller on STM 17-075 is seen here.

STM 17-075 is seen leaving Honore-Beaugrand Metro station after doing a Special run.

STM 17-080 is seen at Honore-Beaugrand Metro station with a wrap for WestJet Airlines.

STM 17-080 is seen at Honore-Beaugrand Metro station with a wrap for WestJet Airlines.

STM 17-081 is seen working route 139 southbound with a wrap for the Samsung sponsored Olympic visit in Montreal.

STM 17-081 is seen working route 139 southbound with a wrap for the Samsung sponsored Olympic visit in Montreal.

STM 17-093 is seen parked at Sauve Metro station after a run on the 180.

STM 17-094 is seen working route 139 northbound while crossing Jean Talon.

STM 17-110 is seen parked near Joliette Metro station after a run on route 67.

STM 17-119 is seen working route 139 with a special ad wrap on the front end for the Garfield movie.

STM 17-127 is seen working route 139 northbound at Pie-IX Metro station.

STM 17-129 is seen working route 139 with a full bus wrap for the Yellow Pages.

STM 17-133 is seen parked at Jean Talon Metro station waiting to start its run on route 92. This bus is from a garage that doesn't serve this route.

STM 17-147 is seen out of service on Pierre-de-Coubertin street. Note the emergency arrows installed on each side beside the destination sign.

STM 17-150 is seen working route 139.

STM 17-154 is seen working route 139 with a wrap for Cover Girl, a cross-dressing show.

STM 17-155 is seen working route 67 northbound at St. Michel Metro station.

STM 17-158 is seen working route 18 eastbound. This bus is from a garage that does not serve this route.

STM 17-165 is seen working route 187 at Honore Beaugrand Metro station. This bus has emergency arrows installed on each side of the destination sign.

STM 17-170 is seen retired at St. Laurent Garage after a fire on May 28, 2004. This is the first LFS retirement.