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NewsJanuary 29, 2021

New Flyer, Robotic Research Unveil Heavy-Duty Automated Bus

The Xcelsior AV™ unveiling follows New Flyer’s launch of its Automated Technology Program first announced in May 2019, and the subsequent announcement of partnership with artificial intelligence and automation leader Robotic Research also announced in May 2019.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2021

New Orleans RTA Adding 22 New Flyer Clean-Diesel Buses

The order adds to RTA’s 2019 purchase of 23 Xcelsior buses and will revitalize its fleet by replacing end-of-life vehicles as part of the agency’s strategic mobility plan.

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NewsJanuary 19, 2021

Winnipeg Transit Adds 32 More New Flyer Buses

The buses replace end-of-life vehicles and advance the City of Winnipeg’s 2050 Transportation Master Plan, aimed at safe and efficient movement of people while meeting a growing demand for environmentally sustainable transit.

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NewsJanuary 15, 2021

Pittsburgh’s Port Authority Adding 6 New Flyer Battery-Electric Buses

The authority started its zero-emission transition in 2019, ordering its first two New Flyer electric buses.

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NewsJanuary 8, 2021

MARTA Orders 6 New Flyer Battery-Electric Buses

The purchase is supported by funding from the FTA’s Low or No Emission Grant Program.

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NewsNovember 12, 2020

OCTA Set to Add 10 Battery-Electric Buses for Pilot Program

The contract with New Flyer of America Inc. is for $10.4 million, with substantial grant funding helping pay for the purchase of the 10 buses.

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NewsOctober 27, 2020

Latinos In Transit Names 2 New Board Officers

Nominations for Lisa Rivera-LaMantia, senior project manager at COTA, and Walter Weichselbaumer, strategic account manager at Clever Devices, were approved on Sept. 26.

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NewsOctober 16, 2020

St. Louis Metro Adds First of Several Battery-Electric Buses

The 60-foot heavy duty buses are manufactured by New Flyer of America Inc. Four 40-foot battery electric buses made by GILLIG are scheduled to be delivered early next year.

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NewsOctober 16, 2020

MCI Gains Approval for Calif. HVIP Voucher Program

The HVIP program was launched in partnership between CARB and CALSTART to offer discounts on clean, low-carbon hybrid and electric vehicles.

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NewsOctober 13, 2020

Knoxville Area Transit to Add New Flyer Electric Buses

KAT and the City of Knoxville have been transitioning to sustainable mobility over recent years, with over 30% of its current fleet as hybrid electric vehicles.

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