New York’s RTS Awards New Flyer Order For 44 Xcelsior Transit Buses

New Flyer’s technology combines ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, advanced engines, and effective emissions controls. (Photo courtesy of New Flyer)

New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), has announced a new firm order from Regional Transit Service, Inc. (RTS) for 44 Xcelsior^® clean-diesel heavy-duty transit buses. The contract includes 24 Xcelsior 40-foot buses (24 EUs) and 20 Xcelsior 60-foot buses (40 EUs). The contract was supported by a combination of federal, state, and local funding and was added to New Flyer’s backlog in Q3 2024.

RTS is based in Rochester, NY, and is the largest subsidiary of the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA). RGRTA’s subsidiaries have a combined ridership of more than 10 million annual passenger trips and provide services across the New York counties of Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Wyoming.

“NFI’s relationship with RTS has lasted for more than 25 years and includes the delivery of more than 200 buses,” Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI, said. “The Xcelsior platform provides a high level of commonality, enabling a seamless integration of these new buses into RTS’s existing fleet. The technological advancements integrated into all lengths and propulsions of our Xcelsior family of buses mean life-cycle savings, best-in-class features, and a superior passenger and driver experience for our customers.”

“Our mission at RTS is to provide safe, reliable, convenient, and sustainable transportation,” RTS CEO Miguel Velázquez said. “To successfully carry out that mission we need a dedicated team, reliable buses, and long-standing partnerships with companies like New Flyer. I am happy to say we have all three. We appreciate the relationship we have with New Flyer and look forward to our continued work together.”

For more information, visit newflyer.com/xcelsior-diesel.