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GILLIG

451 Discovery Drive
Livermore, CA 94551
USA
(510) 785-1500
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GILLIG is the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the United States. GILLIG offers a portfolio of clean energy propulsions ranging from battery electric and diesel to natural gas and hybrid electric, all designed on the proven GILLIG Low Floor platform to maximize fleet commonality.

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Gillig delivers next generation BEBs to counties of Kaua‘i, Maui and Hawai‘i Island.
The buses offer over 35 percent more onboard energy storage, delivering extended range and operational flexibility.
July 22, 2025
TARTA
TARTA diesel bus.
The new 29- and 35-foot GILLIG buses replaced 2008 and 2009 models in a fixed-route fleet of 72 vehicles.
May 16, 2025
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority bus.
The buses will be deployed on the MWRTA’s Route 4N, which is the busiest route in the MWRTA system and provides service between downtown Framingham and the Natick Mall.
March 11, 2025
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GILLIG electric bus.
The diesel buses are expected to be delivered in eight to 14 months while the electric buses are anticipated in 18 to 24 months.
Jan. 30, 2025
The Modine systems will help ensure longevity and consistent performance under various operating conditions.
Oct. 23, 2024
CCW
CCW delivers five refurbished transit buses to Everett Transit.
The refurbished 2008 35-foot GILLIG models were supplied by CCW’s sister company, Transit Sales International.
Sept. 17, 2024
TriMet
TriMet’s BEBs begin service throughout Portland, Ore.
The first BEB began welcoming riders aboard Line 9-Powell in July, with the agency expected to roll out more BEBs on more lines in the coming weeks.
Aug. 22, 2024
Complete Coach Works
Core Transit to lease three hybrid buses from CCW.
The agency will utilize the three 2010 40-foot Gillig hybrid buses to improve efficiency.
Aug. 15, 2024
Hexagon Purus
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The delivery of the hydrogen fuel storage systems will be supplied from Hexagon Purus’ facility in Westminster, U.S.
Aug. 15, 2024
King County Metro
King County Metro Transit will explore adding up to four hydrogen fuel cell buses as early as 2026 as part of a pilot project.
The addition of the hydrogen fuel cell buses is part of a pilot program that will help the agency decide if they will use the buses to complement its battery-electric and trolley...
June 13, 2024

Videos

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On November 5, 2016, Central Contra Costa Transit Authority, which provides transportation service to Walnut Creek, California, introduced its all-electric buses to the community.
Central Contra Costa Transit Authority introduced its all-electric bus to the community on November 5, 2016.
Feb. 2, 2017
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On Nov. 7, 2013, AC Transit launched the third new bus of its 2013 bus fleet — the locally-made Gillig Commuter bus. This video chronicles its inaugural run on the 7:47 am trip...
Jan. 22, 2014
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Exhibit at the public transportation's premier showcase — APTA's Expo!
Sept. 7, 2012

News

Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority
A Mountain Line bus.
The refurbishment is designed to extend vehicle service life, enhance passenger comfort and support Mountain Line’s long-term fleet sustainability goals.
Jan. 22, 2026
Brandon Lewis
GILLIG, American Seating and NFI logos.
The asset acquisition is being completed through a joint venture, which will assume ownership of American Seating’s key assets.
Oct. 23, 2025
On Monday, Hampton Roads Transit announced it has ordered 28 new buses to replace some of its older ones.The new buses will be from the Gillig factory in Livermore, California...
July 17, 2018
The city of Monroe is unveiling 5 new Monroe Transit System buses on February 28, 2018.
Feb. 23, 2018

Articles

The Blue Bus
The Blue Bus MyBlue microtransit van.
The agency is building a new maintenance facility, transitioning its fleet to zero emissions and building a new rapid line so residents can have better transit access in the 10...
April 15, 2025
NFI Group
A New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE NG zero-emission bus.
DART is investing in CNG buses while NFI Group and Nova Bus are fulfilling contracts for zero-emission buses.
Feb. 18, 2025
PSTA
A SunRunner bus at a station; PSTA will purchase three additional buses for the rapid transit route.
The addition of the 40-foot hybrid buses will support delivery of 15-minute frequency along the route.
May 25, 2023
Mountain Line
Mountain Line in Flagstaff, Ariz., placed its first electric bus into service on April 26.
New electric buses entered service, state grants were awarded and new contracts were finalized.
May 2, 2023
Via Metropolitan Transit
On March 3, 2023, VIA Metropolitan Transit unveiled the first of eight electric buses it plans to begin placing into service later in 2023.
The eight, 40-foot Arc vehicles from Gillig will undergo final testing and staff training before they begin to enter service later in 2023.
March 6, 2023
SamTrans
One of SamTrans' existing zero-emission buses; the district's board approved the purchase of 30 additional zero-emission buses. This purchase includes 10 hydrogen fuel cell buses from New Flyer and 20 battery electric buses from Gillig.
SamTrans Board voted to purchase 20 battery electric buses and 10 hydrogen fuel cell buses in a move that will speed its full fleet conversion by four years.
June 9, 2022
Pierce Transit
Pierce Transit added six battery electric buses from GILLIG to its fleet.
The GILLIG-made battery electric buses are part of Pierce Transit's effort to convert 20 percent of its fleet to electric by 2030.
Dec. 2, 2021
Sun Tran
Sun Tran held a public celebration on Sept. 30 welcoming five new electric GILLIG buses into its fleet.
The 40-foot GILLIG buses will enter service this fall and make Sun Tran the first transit company in the state to deploy fully electric buses.
Oct. 19, 2021
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The contract is for eight 40-foot buses and associated charging equipment.
July 23, 2021
Cherokee Nation
The Cherokee Nation rolled out two electric transit buses and one electric school bus as part of its week long celebration of Earth Day.
The trio of electric bus launches are part of the entities’ Earth Day celebrations in Oklahoma, Virginia and Texas.
April 22, 2021

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Hampton Roads Transit
Hampton Roads Transit bus.
The 32 buses are part of an original order for 51 new GILLIG Low Floor model buses, including 21 35-foot models and 11 of the 40-foot versions.
May 30, 2024
Metro Transit
Met Council approves expansion of Minneapolis' Metro Transit's electric bus fleet.
Metro Transit will receive 20 new 40-foot zero-emission buses to be used on its local service routes.
April 29, 2024
GILLIG
GILLIG has rolled out its new hydrogen fuel cell powered bus.
GILLIG is collaborating with BAE Systems and Ballard Power Systems on the development of the hydrogen fuel cell bus.
April 25, 2024
CCW will provide Everett Transit with five 35-foot rebuilt Gillig buses.
April 2, 2024
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USDOL Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su tours GILLIG Livermore facility.
Su had the chance to ride a brand-new battery electric bus and toured GILLIG’s 600,000 square-foot purpose-built manufacturing plant with company leadership.
March 29, 2024
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Under a new five-year contract, GILLIG will supply King County Metro with an initial order of 89 Low Floor Battery Electric buses, as well as the option to additionally purchase up to 306 of the zero-emission vehicles.
The $111 million contract with GILLIG includes an initial order of 89 BEBs with the option to purchase up to 395 vehicles.
March 18, 2024
ABQ Ride
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GILLIG has delivered 35 CNG buses to help ABQ Ride transition to a lower-emission fleet.
March 5, 2024
TriMet
TriMet has received the first four of third-generation GILLIG zero-emission buses.
The third-generation electric buses feature a 33 percent boost to energy storage compared to TriMet’s second-generation buses and will help the agency transition to a zero-emission...
Feb. 27, 2024
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GILLIG zero-emission bus.
Through the acquisition, GILLIG plans to establish its Colorado Technology Center, which will serve as an engineering hub for the company.
Feb. 27, 2024
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GILLIG bus.
GILLIG has ratified five-year collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local 853 and District Council 16 Auto, Marine and Specialty Painters Union Local 1176.
Jan. 16, 2024
CCW will refurbish two buses for Eagle County Transit with the installment of new engines, transmissions and cosmetic changes.
Jan. 11, 2024
PSTA
PSTA BEB.
PSTA is expected to receive 62 GILLIG BEBs by 2027, as the agency commits to creating a more sustainable, equitable and environmentally friendly public transportation system for...
Jan. 5, 2024