The contract with ABG was signed February 6 and Grande West expects to record revenue and deliver the purpose-built Vicinity buses within the 2020 calendar year.
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New Flyer lands contract for Fla. heavy-duty bus consortium
New Flyer of America Inc. was selected by the Florida State Government as an approved supplier of heavy-duty transit buses to the State of Florida Heavy-Duty Transit Bus Consortium.
The contract was procured through the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, and simplifies the procurement of heavy-duty transit buses for any transit authority, or any city, county, or State government agency within the state of Florida for up to five years, including a base term of two years with options to extend for three additional one-year periods. Under the contract, New Flyer can provide a wide range of products on its Xcelsior® platform, including 35-foot and 40-foot buses offered in low-emission diesel-electric hybrid, low-emission compressed natural gas, and clean diesel propulsions.
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The contract with ABG was signed February 6 and Grande West expects to record revenue and deliver the purpose-built Vicinity buses within the 2020 calendar year.
Vicinity
The contract was signed February 6 and Grande West expects to record revenue and deliver the purpose-built Vicinity buses within the 2020 calendar year. The new buses will replace an old fleet currently operating throughout multiple locations in the U.S. with a world-class business and bus operator.
CCW to refurb Santa Cruz Transit buses
Complete Coach Works (CCW) was awarded a contract by Calif.’s Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District to rehab four New Flyer buses.
The project will give new life to the buses for about half the cost of a new vehicle. The rehab process incudes the repair of structural, mechanical, and cosmetic issues of the buses. The work includes repowering the buses with Cummins ISL-G Recon engines, as well as installing rebuilt Allison transmissions. Additional work includes new driver seats, internal/external LED lighting, and new floors. The buses will then be repainted and decaled to reflect Santa Cruz’s branding.
From manufacturers and suppliers to transit agencies and motorcoach operators, these updates offer a snapshot of the projects, partnerships and business moves driving the industry forward.
From manufacturers and suppliers to transit agencies and motorcoach operators, these updates offer a snapshot of the projects, partnerships and business moves driving the industry forward.
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