The delivery represents the halfway mark for Porterville’s initial order of 10 zero-emissions transit buses.
Each bus is equipped numerous safety features including security cameras, an audible safe turn alert system, and curbside and street-side turn aid lights, as well as a factory-installed driver’s barrier to increase bus operator safety.
Both the CX and TX models are ADA-equipped and include 110-volt outlets, Allison transmissions, six 15-inch monitors, aluminum wheels, and back-up cameras.
The 400 buses purchased will be built to NYCT’s custom specifications on a Ford F350 chassis.
The buses are also low-floor vehicles capable of “kneeling,” making the boarding process more convenient and fully accessible.
The company now has plans to add 20 brand new vehicles to its fleet, including six, 58-seat buses and some luxury xi-seater SUVs.
Will purchase a guaranteed 10 40-foot, fully electric zero-emission buses, with an option for an additional 30 buses.
The new vehicles will allow NCTD to improve operational efficiency while contributing to local and state sustainability and air quality goals.
Vehicles will replace retiring fleet, with deliveries expected in 2019.
St. Albert Transit ordered a total of seven buses, the first three of which were delivered in May of 2017.
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