The Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation (operating as the Bee-Line) has exercised an option with New Flyer to purchase 40 additional Xcelsior® 40-foot hybrid-electric buses.
The options are being exercised from New Flyer’s backlog, bringing the total number of hybrid-electric buses in the Bee-Line fleet to 279.
The Bee-Line is Westchester County’s bus system, serving over 27 million passengers annually in the White Plains region of New York State. The purchase follows an original contract for 66 Xcelsior 40-foot hybrid-electric buses announced earlier this year and supports Westchester County’s sustainable mobility development plan under its Westchester 2025, a set of planning policies designed to realize the county’s future vision.
“New Flyer hybrid transit buses offer immediate emissions reduction and bridge the gap between traditional internal combustion engines and zero-emission systems. With more than 170 hybrid buses delivered to Westchester County since 2009, New Flyer continues to support the county advance its commitment to sustainable transit,” said Chris Stoddart, president, New Flyer and MCI. “New Flyer’s hybrid-electric buses also provide a better passenger experience, through smoother acceleration, a quieter ride and improved air quality.”
