New Flyer of America Inc. has announced that Dallas Area Rapid Transit has awarded New Flyer a contract for 82 Xcelsior compressed natural gas (CNG) forty-foot, heavy-duty transit buses (82 equivalent units).
The contract, which supports new services beginning in Spring 2019, includes 41 firm orders with options to purchase an additional 41 compressed natural gas (CNG) forty-foot, heavy-duty. The buses were funded by grants from the Federal Transit Administration.
These buses increase DART’s 639 clean, low-emission CNG buses, aiding DART's mission to operate a safe, efficient and effective transportation. This order is part of a plan to reduce current fleet NOx (nitrogen oxides) emissions by 90% over conventional diesel-powered vehicles.
“New Flyer is pleased to support Dallas Area Rapid Transit as its develops a dependable, low-emission transit fleet with the environment in mind,” said Wayne Joseph, president, New Flyer of America. “As a founding member of the North Texas Clean Air Coalition, we commend DART for leading by example, improving service while reducing the carbon footprint of northern Texas, and building a more sustainable environment for the surrounding community.”
