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Riders with disabilities in Felixstone, England, have been asked to keep track of times, stops and routes where they had been denied a ride because they could not get on the bus.

The order also includes options on up to 21 additional buses over the 2013-2017 period.

All the company's vehicles are based on a common platform, which translates into effective maintenance, streamlined training and simplified parts management, providing quality performance and productivity, according to the company.

The agency authorized a $17.2M contract for the purchase of the 30-foot transit buses to replace some of the agency’s older buses. They will be the first low-floor buses to run in the state.

The LF25 can accommodate 25 passengers as well as two wheelchairs, and features a self-supporting monoqoque design fabricated from stainless steel and a patented V-drive power train configuration.

Valued at approximately $60 million, the order will be assembled at company's Plattsburgh, N.Y., plant.

The buses will be put out for bid this spring and should arrive in eight months to a year, depending on manufacturer lead times.