Nova Bus has won a bid to deliver 135 40-foot transit buses to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
The MTA Selection Committee unanimously recommended an award of the buses to Nova Bus based on evaluation criteria such as overall project cost, delivery, as well as overall quality of proposer and product. Deliveries are expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2022 and will be completed by the second quarter of 2023. The buses will be assembled at the Nova Bus facility in Plattsburgh, N.Y.
MTA operates the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world. It operates 5,927 vehicles in its bus fleet, all 100% accessible to riders with disabilities, and serves 234 local bus routes, 20 Select Bus Service routes, and 73 express routes in the five boroughs.
"We are thrilled about this renewed trust in our long-standing partnership with the MTA," said Martin Larose, president, Nova Bus. "This award for delivering 135 buses to its fleet is a true testament to our tireless efforts to provide high-quality products and exceptional service to transit agencies across North America. We are especially proud of the positive impact this order will have on the region, as these buses will be made by New Yorkers for New York riders."
