RTC of Southern Nevada exercises option for 50 more low-emission buses from NFI subsidiary New Flyer

Executive Summary

• New Flyer of America Inc. announced that the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is exercising options for a total of 50 Xcelsior® compressed natural gas (CNG) buses (19 × 60‑ft and 31 × 40‑ft).
• The exercised options are valued at approximately $56 million and were already included in NFI’s Q4 2025 firm backlog.
• The contracts are five‑year agreements funded by local and Federal Transit Administration sources, meet Buy America requirements, and will replace end‑of‑life vehicles for RTC’s 64 million annual riders.

Key Details

• Option Exercise: 19 sixty‑foot and 31 forty‑foot Xcelsior® CNG buses.
• Total Value: Approximately $56 million.
• Contract Terms: Two five‑year contracts with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC).
• Funding Sources: Local transit funds and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants.
• Buy America Compliance: Buses will be manufactured in the United States, supporting domestic jobs.
• Operational Impact: The new low‑emission CNG buses will replace aging fleet units, enhancing service for RTC’s 64 million annual riders.
• Performance Specs (quoted): Xcelsior CNG buses offer an extended range of 350–400 miles per charge/fuel load.
• Historical Relationship: New Flyer and RTC have delivered over 900 buses to date, with more than 500 utilizing low‑emission CNG propulsion.

Notable Quotes

“Xcelsior CNG buses offer an extended range of 350-400 miles. They are the ideal solution to meeting the demands of Southern Nevada commuters.” – Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI