NJ Transit has ordered 375 additional Xcelsior 40-foot clean-diesel buses from New Flyer. The latest comes as the agency continues its multiphase effort to modernize its fleet.
The order, announced Jan. 29, builds on a contract first awarded in early 2024 that included a base order of 550 buses with options for 750 more.
With this latest purchase, NJ Transit completes the full base order of 550 buses, leaving all 750 option buses available for procurement.
NFI Group is a St. Cloud, Minn.-based leader in bus and coach mobility solutions with its subsidiary New Flyer of America.
The additional buses will help NJ Transit replace aging vehicles without disrupting service, while also supporting domestic manufacturing.
The move is part of the transit agency’s long-term plan to fully modernize its bus fleet by 2031, which NJBIZ has previously reported on.
“This additional order underscores NJ Transit’s unwavering commitment to our customers and to delivering the safe, reliable service they depend on every day,” said NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri. “Modernizing our bus fleet is a critical investment in our riders, our employees, and the communities we serve. These new buses move us closer to our goal of a fully modernized bus fleet by 2031—improving reliability, accessibility, and comfort while ensuring we can continue meeting the needs of hundreds of thousands of daily trips across New Jersey.”
“The Xcelsior buses included in this contract deliver dependable, cost-effective performance while improving safety and accessibility for passengers,” said Chris Stoddart, president of North American bus and coach at NFI. “Built for durability and long service life, these new buses will help NJ Transit continue providing the reliable, essential transportation services that keep communities and economies moving every day.”
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