Alexander Dennis has announced that it has expanded its product range, including a $20 million investment aimed at showcasing the company’s commitment to the bus and double-decker industry.
Alexander Dennis Inc. continues to increase its North American product range, manufacturing footpring, support network and team with an investment exceeding $20 million since the last APTA Expo in 2014
Collin Robertson, CEO, said “We are very focused on doubling projects. The transit industry is in need of reliable, durable transit vehicles. We need to focus relentlessly on decreasing emissions, decreasing car usage and increasing bus ridership.”
Robertson explained that if the transit industry is not providing an attractive alternative to personal cars, people are going to be less likely to take public transit systems.
On display ADI included two variants of its most popular double-decker bus models, the Enviro500. The Enviro500 has around 1,000 vehicles that are operating in agencies in North America. The double-decker has the ability to be customized to meet both agency operational objectives, as well as city requirements. The vehicles, designed with comfort in mind are SuperLo and can carry up to 81 seated passengers with rider amenities.
Also on display was the Enviro200, which is a single deck feeder bus that has versatile applications in the market. The Enviro200 is currently operating in a number of sutems around the globe, and is designed to be fuel efficient.
ADI also announced the opening of new manufacturing plants in North America.
“We now have a manufacturing facility in Nappanee, Indiana. We’re looking to double our capacity,” said Robertson.
The double-decker buses from ADI are opening new opportunities for transit in the United States.
