Suffolk County, located in the U.S. state of New York, has placed an order for up to 132 heavy-duty buses from New Flyer, a subsidiary of NFI Group, to be delivered over the next five years. The order includes 40 CHARGE NG battery-electric buses and 92 Xcelsior hybrid-electric buses, aimed at expanding the county’s transition to cleaner transportation options.
The new buses will be deployed across Suffolk County Transit’s fixed-route services and on-demand zones. The latest procurement adds to the 73 New Flyer Xcelsior hybrid-electric 35-foot buses already in operation within the county’s public transit system.
“By once again choosing New Flyer’s proven platform, Suffolk is investing in efficient operations, streamlined maintenance, and supporting high-quality manufacturing jobs here in the US,” the company said in a statement.
New Flyer will also assist the county with parts, infrastructure, workforce development, and financing. However, no specific details have been provided on charging infrastructure, delivery timelines, or the financial terms of the agreement.
Chris Stoddart, President of North American Bus and Coach at NFI, emphasized the operational benefits of fleet standardization: “This order underscores the value of our platform’s flexibility and dependability. New Flyer’s common Xcelsior platform enables agencies to operate hybrid and battery-electric buses with shared parts, tools, and training – delivering real operational savings while maintaining consistent, high-quality performance.”
New Flyer is NFI’s heavy-duty transit bus brand, which forms part of a broader portfolio that includes Alexander Dennis, MCI, Plaxton, and Arboc, all specializing in large-scale transport vehicles. The latest order reflects Suffolk County’s continued investment in sustainable public transit and its intent to modernize its fleet with a mix of hybrid and zero-emission technologies.
