NFI’s subsidiary, New Flyer of America has received a firm order from New York’s Regional Transit Service (RTS) for 44 Xcelsior® clean-diesel heavy-duty transit buses.
The contract includes 24 Xcelsior 40-foot buses and 20 Xcelsior 60-foot buses, funded through a combination of federal, state, and local sources.
RTS, the largest subsidiary of the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA), serves Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Wyoming counties in New York, carrying over 10 million passengers annually.
Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI said:NFI’s relationship with RTS has lasted for more than 25 years and includes the delivery of more than 200 buses. The Xcelsior platform provides a high level of commonality, enabling a seamless integration of these new buses into RTS’s existing fleet. The technological advancements integrated into all lengths and propulsions of our Xcelsior family of buses mean life-cycle savings, best-in-class features, and a superior passenger and driver experience for our customers.
The new Xcelsior buses will comply with the Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Heavy-Duty National Program, designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption.
Miguel Velázquez, CEO of RTS, said:Our mission is to deliver safe, reliable, convenient, and sustainable transportation. Achieving this requires dedicated teams, reliable buses, and enduring partnerships, all of which we have with New Flyer. We look forward to continuing this relationship.
