New Flyer Awarded Contract From Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

The contract encompasses up to 500 buses. (Photo courtesy of New Flyer)

New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), recently announced a contract award for a mix of zero-emission (ZEBs) and hybrid buses involving the Washington (DC) Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro).

The contract encompasses up to 500 buses, adding to New Flyer’s fourth-quarter 2024 backlog. This includes a firm order for 75 Xcelsior^® hybrid-electric 40-foot transit buses and 25 Xcelsior CHARGE NG^™ 35-foot battery-electric buses, and options for up to 400 additional buses.

Metro provides Metrorail and Metrobus transit services for more than six million people across the National Capital Region, which includes the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Metrobus operates a fleet of 1,500 buses and provides services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“New Flyer and Metro have enjoyed working together for 30 years,” Chris Stoddart, President of North American Bus and Coach at NFI, said. “This new contract for the latest bus technology embraces healthy contracting measures and is paving the way for long-term benefits for both New Flyer and Metro. By striking a balance between bonding and payment schedules, it offers flexibility in pricing and delivery timelines to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions or other challenges.”

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