SEPTA selects ENC for new diesel-electric hybrid bus contract

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has named ENC the manufacturing partner of choice to build new diesel-electric hybrid buses for the agency, replacing older stock that has reached the end of its useful life. 

SEPTA was awarded $43 million in competitive grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) fiscal year 2025 Low and No Emission and Bus and Bus Facilities grant programs to support this procurement. The funding came as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation announcement of $2 billion in competitive grant funding for 165 transit projects across 45 states and the District of Columbia.

“Being named a partner of choice by SEPTA reflects the trust transit agencies have placed in ENC as a proven American manufacturer,” said ENC Vice President of Transit Sales John Obert. “For decades, ENC has delivered quality, reliability and value to public transit operators across the country. This recognition validates our commitment to building buses that agencies and the communities they serve can depend on for years to come.”

The announcement comes after ENC restarted production at its Riverside, Calif. facility in 2025, following a pause in late 2024. ENC says it is now positioned to deliver on these awards and meet growing demand for low and no emission transit vehicles. 

“Our AXESS platform is purpose-built to deliver long-term value for transit agencies and the riders who depend on them every day,” Obert said. “With a 304-grade stainless steel body structure engineered for exceptional durability and corrosion resistance, we help agencies extend vehicle lifecycles, reduce maintenance costs, and deliver safe, reliable service to their communities for the long haul.”