SamTrans has awarded New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer) a contract for seven battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ 40-foot heavy-duty transit buses.
This order is supported by Federal Transit Administration funds and supports SamTrans' Sustainability Policy.
“Our long-term partnership with SamTrans spans over 40 years, during which time we delivered over 260 buses. The addition of these long-range, zero-emission Xcelsior CHARGE NG buses to the SamTrans fleet will support the transit agency’s pledge to provide sustainable mobility options, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel consumption, and ultimately contribute to cleaner air in California,” said Chris Stoddart, president, North American Bus and Coach.
SamTrans expects to operate these buses on a new route connecting East Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Francisco International Airport and San Bruno BART station via US-101 and likely the freeway’s new managed lanes.
