NJ Transit has authorised the purchase of 260 40-foot transit style buses, as well as 26 zero-emission buses.
The authorisation marks the completion of a move to a modernised bus and rail fleet by 2031, fulfilling a pledge by President & CEO Kris Kolluri to replace every vehicle in need of replacement.
The new buses will include passenger comfort additions such as USB charging ports, security cameras and blind spot cameras, as well as turn warning systems.
Currently, NJ Transit oversees the operation of 1,228 40-foot transit/suburban buses, including 121 buses operated by private carriers.
NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri, said:Authorising these bus purchases marks the necessary final step toward the full modernisation of our fleet by 2031 for the first time in the agency’s 45-year history, a goal Governor Murphy and I set to strengthen NJ TRANSIT for the people it serves.
Customers will see the impact through vastly improved reliability, enhanced safety features and a customer experience our riders deserve.
