14 passengers
Standard configuration for shuttle and transit applications.
- Seats14
- Rows4
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Built on Ford & GM Chassis
DS-Series
The DS-Series is Micro Bird’s purpose-built accessibility bus, a taller, wider-profile vehicle engineered specifically for special needs and paratransit operations. Built on the same proven D-Series dual-rear-wheel platform, with a raised body profile, ADA-compliant lifts, and multiple securement options for up to 24 ambulatory passengers or up to 4 wheelchair positions.
Max Passengers
24
Engine
7.3/6.0L
Overall Length
283–346"
Body Warranty
5 yr
Key Advantages
Why Operators Choose
the DS-Series
the DS-Series
Purpose-built for accessibility, not adapted, not retrofitted. Engineered from the ground up for special needs and paratransit operations.
Built for accessibility from the ground up
The DS-Series isn’t a standard bus with a lift bolted on. Every design decision, from the raised body profile to the wider door opening, starts with the needs of mobility-impaired passengers.
ADA-compliant out of the box
Fully compliant with 56″ door openings, 30″+ wide lifts, and 30″ × 48″ securement areas. Meeting American accessibility standards for passenger safety.
Multiple securement options
Recessed track, Slide N’Click, or floor pocket anchorages. Choose the securement system that fits your operation, your passengers, and your drivers.
Built to last
The Same D-Series durability, galvanized steel roof bows, aluminum side panels, and heavy-gauge side impact barriers deliver the same structural integrity and long service life as the gas D-Series.
Lower maintenance costs
Gravel shields, standard LED lighting, and energy-absorbing body mounting blocks reduce wear and keep operating costs predictable across high-frequency daily routes.
Flexible configurations
From 8 passengers + 4 W/C to 24 ambulatory passengers, the DS-Series adapts to your route requirements. Multiple floor plans available for paratransit, assisted living, and NEMT operations.
Features and technology
Engineered for excellence
Every detail of the DS-Series is designed to maximize durability, passenger safety, and long-term value.
Built for Every Passenger, Every Time
The DS-Series is the most accessible bus in the Micro Bird commercial lineup, engineered to meet and exceed ADA and CSA D409 standards on every configuration.
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ADA/CSA D409 compliant design
56″ door openings, 30″+ wide lifts, 30″ × 48″ securement areas
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Braun and ricon wheelchair lifts
Smooth-operating, smooth-deploying lifts with safety interlocks
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Safety interlocks
Vehicle cannot move while doors or lifts are deployed
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Slip-resistant floors and grab bars
Throughout the passenger cabin for safe boarding and transit
Safe, Flexible Wheelchair Securement
The DS-Series offers multiple securement options, configurable to your passengers’ needs and your drivers’ workflows.
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Recessed Track System
Clean floor profile, flexible reconfiguration between W/C and ambulatory layouts
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Slide N’Click Securement
Fast, single-motion lock and release for reduced dwell time at stops
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Floor Pocket Anchorages
Compatible with all standard four-point wheelchair restraint systems
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Q’Straint Tie-Downs
Optional gurney fastening for medical transport applications
Built to Outlast
The DS-Series shares the proven D-Series structural platform engineered for long service life and minimal maintenance in demanding daily operations.
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Galvanized Steel Roof Bows
Enhanced rollover protection throughout the structure
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Heavy-Gauge Steel Side Impact Barriers
Integrated seat rail for added structural protection
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Aluminum Side Body Panels
Longevity and low repair costs over the vehicle’s lifetime
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Completely Sealed Floor
Blocks dust, moisture, and noise from the passenger compartment
A Dignified Ride for Every Passenger
The DS-Series wider, taller profile creates more room and a more comfortable environment for passengers with mobility needs and their caregivers.
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93″ Interior hip width
Spacious cabin for easy movement and wheelchair positioning
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118″ Exterior height
Taller profile for more interior headroom and lift clearance
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Energy-absorbing body mounting blocks
Absorb road vibration for a smoother, quieter ride
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Fiberglass insulation throughout
Reduces noise transfer and prevents condensation and corrosion
Technical Data
Specifications
Comprehensive technical data for the DS-Series commercial bus.
Chassis
- Chassis
Ford/GM
- Wheelbase
158″/159″ — 216″
- Engine
7.3L gas/6.0L gas
- Transmission
6-speed AOD
- GVWR
11,500 lbs – 14,500 lbs/12,300 lbs – 14,200 lbs
- Fuel Tank
40 – 55 gal / 33 – 47 gal
Body
- Overall Length
283″ – 346″
- Overall Width
96″
- Overall Height
118″ (113″ for 24-passenger Ford model)
- Passenger Capacity
Up to 24 ambulatory/up to 4 W/C positions (configuration dependent)
- Roof Structure
One-piece galvanized steel bows
- Side Panels
Aluminium
Safety
- Windshield
More-View™ Panoramic Design
- Side Impact
Full-length heavy-gauge steel barriers with integrated seat rail
- Rear Bumper
- Fuel Filler
- Warranty
5 years body
Industries
Built for
Your Application
The DS-Series excels across a wide range of commercial and community transportation applications.
Photo Gallery
See the DS-Series
In action
In action
Explore interior and exterior details that make the DS-Series the most accessible bus in the Micro Bird commercial lineup.
Customization
Popular Options
Tailor your DS-Series to your exact specifications. Click any option to see how it looks.
- Seating and interior
- Safety and visibility
- Accessibility
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