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Maryland Transit Adding 117 New Flyer Low- and Zero-Emission Buses

Through its local bus services (CityLink, LocalLink, QuickLink, and Express BusLink), the MTA delivers more than 75 million passenger trips annually, serving as a cornerstone of Maryland's transit infrastructure.

March 17, 2025
Maryland Transit Adding 117 New Flyer Low- and Zero-Emission Buses

The Maryland Transit Authority plays a critical role in operating a range of transportation services in the metropolitan Baltimore region while also directing funding and providing statewide support to locally operated transit systems across Maryland. 

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NFI Group Inc. (NFI) subsidiary, New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), announced new firm orders from the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) for a total of 117 buses (127 equivalent units or EUs). 

The awards consist of:

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  • 50 Xcelsior 40-foot hybrid-electric buses (50 EUs) and 20 Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot battery-electric buses (20 EUs) awarded in the fourth quarter of 2024.

  • An additional 37 Xcelsior 40-foot hybrid-electric buses (37 EUs), and 10 Xcelsior CHARGE NG 60-foot battery-electric buses (20 EUs) awarded in the first quarter of 2025.

Solidifying New Flyer’s Role in the Industry 

The combination of orders further solidifies New Flyer’s role in delivering sustainable, high-performance transit solutions to one of the nation’s leading transit agencies, according to New Flyer.

“NFI and its subsidiaries have delivered over 1,200 buses to the agency over the past 30 years,” said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI. “The combination of hybrid and battery-electric buses offers a seamless implementation process, an opportunity to significantly reduce emissions in the short term, and a scalable pathway to achieving their sustainability goals. Additionally, all models are built on our proven Xcelsior platform and feature a high degree of commonality in parts and service operations, ensuring efficiency and reliability across their fleet.”

The Maryland Transit Authority plays a critical role in operating a range of transportation services in the metropolitan Baltimore region while also directing funding and providing statewide support to locally operated transit systems across Maryland. 

Through its local bus services (CityLink, LocalLink, QuickLink, and Express BusLink), the MTA delivers more than 75 million passenger trips annually, serving as a cornerstone of Maryland's transit infrastructure.

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