NCTD exercises options to add 50 more low-emission Xcelsior CNG buses
The North County Transit District (NCTD) has exercised options for 50 Xcelsior® compressed natural gas (CNG) 40-foot, heavy-duty transit buses, converted from New Flyer’s backlog.
The first option conversion occurred in 2020 with 20 buses ordered, with the remaining 30 ordered in 2021.
The options are part of a five-year contract with NCTD established in 2016 for up to 103 Xcelsior® CNG 35 or 40-foot buses. The order, supported by Federal Transit Administration funds, replaces older, end-of-life vehicles with lower-emission and more efficient buses that deliver increased sustainability. With the addition of these buses, NCTD will reduce the average age of its BREEZE bus fleet from 11 to 6.3-years old by August 2021.
“For over 25 years, New Flyer has delivered more than 230 buses to NCTD. Adding 50 more low-emission CNG buses allows for the continued reduction of greenhouse gas emissions,” said Chris Stoddart, president, North America Bus and Coach. “NCTD relies on New Flyer to power mobility that helps build livable communities. With more than 13,000 CNG buses on the road, our technology is critical to achieving more sustainable transportation across North America.”
