ENC, a subsidiary of Rivaz Inc., has been accepted as an approved supplier to the NEORide consortium, giving the manufacturer direct procurement access to more than 40 public transit agencies across 12 US states.
The arrangement allows participating agencies within the consortium to procure ENC vehicles through pre-negotiated contracts under NEORide’s cooperative purchasing framework. The process is intended to reduce procurement steps for agencies and support faster vehicle acquisition.
NEORide, established in 2014 by a group of transit agencies, operates a collaborative purchasing model designed to support shared procurement and coordination across member organisations. Its network includes agencies in states such as Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Connecticut, Tennessee, West Virginia and Arkansas.
John Obert, Vice President of Transit Sales, ENC said:Being selected as an approved NEORide supplier validates ENC's operational strength and manufacturing readiness in today's transit marketplace,” said. “This partnership positions us to deliver American-made buses to member agencies while minimizing procurement complexity and accelerating project delivery. We're committed to supporting local transit agencies with reliable delivery timelines that address current market capacity constraints and empower system expansion.
The agreement broadens ENC’s access to public-sector procurement channels and provides NEORide member agencies with access to its range of transit buses manufactured in Riverside, California.
Katherine Conrad, executive director of NEORide said:NEORide is committed to empowering its growing member base with comprehensive tools and resources needed to enhance all aspects of public transit services. Adding ENC as an approved supplier strengthens our ability to deliver innovative, American-made solutions that support our agencies’ operational needs.
ENC produces Buy America-compliant transit buses in 30-, 32-, 33-, 35- and 40-foot configurations. The company offers multiple propulsion options, including diesel, compressed natural gas, diesel-electric hybrid and battery-electric systems. All models are designed to meet ADA requirements and include configurable interior layouts.
