The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has awarded a contract to ElDorado National for 30, 30-foot hybrid-electric E-Z Rider II model heavy-duty transit buses for its Municipal Railway (Muni) bus service through the company's California based dealer, Creative Bus Sales.
“We are thrilled to bring these new hybrid-electric buses to the streets of San Francisco,” said Julie Kirschbaum, SFMTA director of transit. "These small but mighty buses will greatly improve service and reliability to our hilltop residents—making a big difference in dependability and crosstown connections.”
“ENC is excited to commence our first bus build partnership with SFMTA and Muni,” said Mike Ammann, vice president of sales, ElDorado National. “SFMTA has a reputation for delivering exceptional transportation service to the Bay Area. We look forward to working with the team on their new 30’ E-Z Rider II hybrid-electric low-floor buses. These buses will utilize the Allison Hybrid EP™ system which dramatically reduces both diesel fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as compared to a conventional diesel transit bus.”
The new E-Z Rider II buses are part of SFMTA’s ongoing effort to modernize its Muni fleet to benefit customers and reduce maintenance costs. The heavy-duty E-Z Rider II 30-foot low-floor buses will be specifically designed to accommodate the unique operating routes which have up to a 21 percent grade. The short wheelbase design is ideal for navigating the congested neighborhoods and downtown areas where a conventional 40-foot bus cannot fit or is not desired.
