The order is the first commitment from a dealer from the 2,000 chassis commitment Pegasus made with VIA Motors, which was announced in September.
Capital Transit was the first agency in Alaska to purchase an electric bus in spring 2021. The seven GILLIG buses will add to their fleet of 18 buses, which are predominantly diesel buses manufactured by GILLIG.
Altogether, the Indian Trails fleet includes 56 vehicles, of which 44 are over-the-road coaches, plus shuttle buses used to provide contract shuttle services.
The purchase is in line with the MTA's goal of transitioning its entire 5,800 bus fleet to zero-emission vehicles by 2040.
For its newest luxury J4500 coaches, Cline Tours selected the optional 360-degree cameras for a bird’s eye view around the coach and the RGB variable lighting package offering programable interior color options.
The U.S. is facing a public crisis when it comes to transportation and safety — over the last decade, more than 370,000 roadway deaths related to transportation incidents have occurred.
The buses will be delivered over a three-year period.
MCTS will retire 73 buses federally recognized as past their useful life, replacing each with an advanced clean diesel bus by fall.
The buses are expected to begin service in 2023.
The family owned and operated company has been fully committed to providing charter service, with an emphasis on safety, since its foundation in 1960.
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