NFI Group Inc., a provider of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, and its subsidiary, New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), recently announced a firm award from the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) for 46 Xcelsior CNG 40-ft. transit buses.

Federal Transit Administration funds supported the purchase and comes from options included in a contract which were added to New Flyer’s backlog in the first quarter of 2025 for up to 129 Xcelsior CNG 40-ft. transit buses.

According to a company release, the Xcelsior CNG buses in this order emit 90% less nitrogen oxide (NOx) than diesel engines and meet particulate matter without needing a filter. This leads to cleaner, more breathable air for communities that implement them.

“New Flyer takes great pride in our 30-year history of excellence with RTC and looks forward to continuing this partnership in the years ahead,” said Chris Stoddart, president, North American Bus and Coach, NFI. “RTC’s current fleet consists entirely of NFI Group buses, operating ARBOC and Alexander Dennis buses in addition to New Flyer, which reaffirms the value our vehicles deliver for the agency and the citizens of Southern Nevada every day.”

Smarter Mobility for Southern Nevada

RTC is responsible for the oversight and expansion of transit, roadways, traffic management, transportation design, construction projects, and regional planning efforts in Southern Nevada through the Southern Nevada Strong Regional Plan.

RTC Transit is a subsidiary of RTC that provides services in and around Clark County, Nevada, which has a population of more than 2.3 million people and includes the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City.

Today, NFI supports growing North American cities’ solutions through its mobility solution ecosystem, which includes:

• Buses and coaches

• Infrastructure

• Parts and service

• Technology

• Workforce development and training

• Vehicle financing

NFI also operates the Vehicle Innovation Center (VIC), an innovation lab dedicated to advancing bus and coach technology and providing workforce development. Since opening in late 2017, the VIC has hosted over 540 interactive events, welcoming 11,600 industry professionals for EV and infrastructure training.