ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC), a U.S.-based transit bus manufacturer and subsidiary of Rivaz Inc., will restart bus production and customer deliveries over the coming weeks, following operational ramp-up under new ownership. 

The restart follows a temporary pause in late 2024 during an ownership transition, and a subsequent strengthening of its operational foundation, including refinement of its product strategy, service and support offerings, and manufacturing processes, according to the company. 

A New Era at ENC

With the support of Rivaz, ENC is now fully operational and actively accepting orders for its Altoona-tested transit buses. 

All vehicles are built end-to-end at ENC’s Riverside, Calif., manufacturing facility and are available in battery-electric, diesel-electric hybrid, compressed natural gas (CNG), and clean-diesel propulsion options. 

Leading the company’s sales and partnership strategy is Dan Trujillo, who was promoted to VP, sales and marketing, in late 2024. 

Trujillo originally joined ENC in 2022 as national director, transit and municipal fleets, and is a respected sales leader with more than two decades of experience in public transit and mobility, having previously held leadership roles at New Flyer, ZF Group, and Clever Devices. 

“I’m proud to be part of ENC at such a pivotal time — not just for the company, but for the industry,” said Trujillo. “There’s real opportunity to strengthen domestic bus manufacturing and expand access to clean, reliable transportation. I’m excited to help lead this next chapter as ENC re-enters the market with a focus on quality, agency partnership, and scalable zero-emission adoption — alongside our proven clean diesel, CNG, and hybrid models.” 

Filling a Void in the Market

The resumption of ENC’s production comes at a time when U.S. transit agencies and industry stakeholders are demanding a stronger competitive presence in domestic bus manufacturing. 

America's domestic bus manufacturing has experienced significant change and volatility in recent years, resulting in added pressure to agency timelines, budgets, and service delivery. 

ENC officials said the company’s restart reintroduces a proven, American-made, and compliant bus platform at a time when more choice, pricing predictability, and propulsion flexibility are critically needed. 

The company anticipates resuming production and deliveries in June 2025, with  bus lengths offered in 30, 32, 35, and 40 feet. All products are also fully Buy America and FTA compliant.

“Dan brings the kind of grounded experience, industry credibility, and agency understanding needed to lead ENC into its boldest chapter yet,” said Jason Lee, president, ENC. “He understands what agencies expect from a manufacturing partner — especially in the context of quality, long-term support, and the transition to zero-emission fleets. Through his sales leadership and planning, we’re confident ENC will help meet a critical need for sustainable, domestically manufactured transit solutions that are driven by true partnerships with transit agencies.”