NFI Group Inc. (NFI) subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) announced New York’s Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is adding 265 zero-emission buses to its fleet. 

The option order, part of a contract between New Flyer and the MTA signed in Q1 2024, allows for the purchase of 193 Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot buses and 72 Xcelsior CHARGE NG 60-foot buses (144 equivalent units).

Delivering on the MTA’s Mission

The MTA operates North America’s largest transportation network and oversees the largest bus fleet in the U.S.

The MTA’s services span 5,000 square miles, covering New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut, serving a population of 15.3 million people. 

Demonstrating its leadership in sustainable transit, the agency unveiled a plan in 2023 to fully transition its 5,800-bus fleet to zero-emission vehicles by 2040. The initiative aligns with the MTA’s overarching goal to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2040, using 2015 as the baseline. This ambitious effort underscores the MTA’s commitment to driving meaningful climate action while maintaining its vital role in connecting communities.

“Our 25-year partnership with the MTA has been built on trust, innovation, and delivering reliable transportation solutions,” said Chris Stoddart, president, North American bus and coach, NFI. “This builds upon MTA’s original firm order of 205 Xcelsior CHARGE NG buses.”