Transportation Product Portfolio
Leading the Industry in Style, Comfort, Durability and Safety.
Solutions for wherever
public transportation travels
VISION®
M E T R O P O L I TA N ®
BC55
PREMIER®
City Service
Mobility Aid Securement
Transit authorities looking
American Seating is an industry
for a broad array of choices
leader in providing securement
need only experience
for mobility aid applications. Each
American Seating with
system has been thoughtfully
our thoughtful design
engineered to provide the
solutions. Easy installation
ultimate in safety and quickest
and low maintenance are
operation for drivers and
also inherent in everything
passengers. Where applicable,
we do.
American Seating systems meet
ADA, CSA, FMVSS, CMVSS, ISO,
and SAE standards.
S E C U R A ® L AT E R A L A R M
F O R R E A R FA C I N G B A R R I E R
INSIGHT®
Q’POD® 3-POINT
SECUREMENT SYSTEM
Motorcoach
Light Rail
Motorcoach operators
Commuters will relax
throughout North America
with American Seating
trust American Seating
seats designed to support
to meet and exceed their
the body from head to
seating needs with safety
toe. Innovative structural
and comfort built into
design enhancements
every seat. Built to last
allow maximum comfort
and look good, a large
for passengers looking to
variety of offerings will fit
shut their eyes and focus
whatever configuration
on their ride to work or
your coach requires.
evening ride home.
City Service & Light Rail
American Seating is an industry leader in bringing forward-thinking design, intelligent engineering and
lightweight construction to the transit and light rail markets.
VR-50
Upholstery
Fabric
Cushion
Substrate
Insert/Onsert Options
Vandal Resistant VR-50®
Cut Resistant CR-50®
The patented VR-50 vandal-resistant inserts/onserts
The CR-50 cut-resistant inserts/onserts feature a
consist of uniquely-bonded fabric that absorbs
unique combination of comfortable padded cushions,
cuts, slashes and other abuse to preserve the
a cut-resistant underlayment and upholstery.
CR-50
seat’s aesthetics.
VR-50
Upholstery Fabric
Upholstery
Fabric
Cushion
Substrate
Exclusive
Cut-Resistant
Underlayment
Cushion
Foam
Cushion
Substrate
Vision®
InSight®
The next generation in
An advanced seating
stainless seating. Built to
solution featuring the largest
endure, the seat provides
personal sitting area and a
the ultimate in vandal
contemporary flair for bus
resistance and durability
and rail interiors. Winner of
while also providing superior
an iF® award for design.
comfort. Winner of a
Good Design® award.
Metropolitan®
Model 6468
The traditional design
The classic design offers
provides passenger comfort
flexibility and easy
and style.
modifications with a
variety of options.
Fully Upholstered Offering
2000 Series
Models 6466, DU48, 6566
Plush, stylish recliners offer
(shown), KC548 and 6484.
unparalleled comfort and
Individually upholstered
durability. They truly are
cushion assemblies offer
built for the long haul,
comfort and durability.
and are recognized industry-
Models provide mid and high
wide for being a superior
back solutions as well as
seating solution.
multiple suspension systems.
BC-55
1010
A wall-mount flip-up seat
The perfect solution for basic
available in single or multiple
transit applications, the 1010
passenger configurations
accommodates prisoner
for mobility aid securement
transportation, border patrol,
and standing-passenger
export markets, mining and
applications. Features
industrial operations.
manual or self-rising seat
return and flip-up armrest
for added support.
Mobility Aid Securement
American Seating’s product offering ranges from 3-point to 4-point, forward to rear-facing and many combinations
to customize the right solution for your riders. Products include the remote release with A.R.M.®, the Dual Auto-Lok®,
rear-facing barrier with lateral arm, and Reliant®, a 3-point system with a built in ratcheting mechanism and Secura®
auto-locking retractors. Each solution meets applicable safety standards as well as the quality for which American
Seating is known and the confidence of a 5-year warranty.
Articulating Stanchion (Patents Pending)
Lateral Arm for the Rear Facing Barrier
The Articulating Stanchion is an easy to use,
The Rear Facing Barrier with Lateral
passenger assist that provides passengers with a
Arm is a quick and easy securement
grab handle in the event of a sudden stop, while
solution, and provides a passenger assist
maintaining current seating layouts and designs.
in the mobility-aid securement area in
City Service buses. The Lateral Arm can
be ordered with Rear Facing Barriers
on new bus orders, or added to select
barriers in your current fleet. The arm
features an easy-to-use release button,
gas assist and telescoping storage
feature. Strap comes standard in black
nylon and optional grey rubber.
Motorcoach
Revolutionizing motorcoach safety, the 3-point belt Premier® seat provides the highest level of safety for both
belted and unbelted passengers. The integrated lap-shoulder belts and exclusive SafeGuard SmartFrame™
technology offers the highest level of seating safety for your entire family of passengers. Premier is a recipient
of the SAE Henry Ford II Distinguished Award for Excellence in Automotive Engineering.
Securement for Motorcoaches
Mobility aid securement for passengers is safe, quick and easy with slider seats incorporating auto-locking belts
and multiple track cover options, including Tidy Track® and Autoslide® (patents pending) track cover systems.
Tidy Track®
Our Mission
Since 1886, American Seating has set the standard for product design, durability and comfort.
Our first transportation seat was introduced in 1931, and today we remain committed to
exceeding the expectations of our customers. Our achievements serve as the platform for
new and innovative products that are the benchmarks of our industry.
Made in the USA
Forward Thinking
All products designed, engineered, manufactured, and tested in
the USA
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lessening our impact on the planet through
responsible stewardship of our environment.