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New Flyer secures additional order of 100 hybrid and electric transit buses for Washington Metro

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New Flyer secures additional order of 100 hybrid and electric transit buses for Washington Metro

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) has exercised its second-year option under a five-year contract for 500 buses with New Flyer of America.

The latest order includes 75 Xcelsior hybrid buses and 25 Xcelsior CHARGE NG battery-electric buses.

Metro serves 4 million residents in a massive sprawl covering Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. The Metrobus system operates a fleet of 1,300 vehicles and serves 7,500 stops.

Under its five-year contract with New Flyer, Metro order 100 hybrid buses in 2025, and 75 hybrids and 25 electric buses in 2026.

NFI President of North American Bus and Coach Chris Stoddart said: “Metro’s investment in our hybrid and battery-electric buses shows a strong commitment to efficiency and modernization. We’re proud to supply Buy America-compliant vehicles.”

Metro Chief Operations Officer Leroy Jones said: “Our newest buses have enhanced safety features, give customers more room, improved comfort, and the latest onboard features to enhance their travel experience.”



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