Both new 56 passenger Van Hool TX45s are equipped with Detroit Diesel DD13, 450 HP engines and Allison B500 (Gen5) six-speed automatic transmissions, and feature Amaya A2TEN leather seats with fabric inserts and three-point seat belts.
The project will test interoperability of electric transit vehicles using a new standardized high-powered overhead charging system.
The one-story, 10,000 square foot bus terminal features an indoor waiting area, ticketing offices, a cafeteria, restrooms, nine bus bays, parking, and a customer drop off area on Stuart Street.
Overall, 116 members from both organizations met with more than 150 congressional offices.
The project will break ground this year, with service expected to begin in March 2023.
Award will be presented with the honor for its achievements in safety, security, and operations in May at the APTA Bus and Paratransit Conference in Tampa, Fla.
Company is also planning to expand to the U.S. as FlixBus USA.