With their current request of New Flyer buses, BJCTA continues its transition to an all-CNG transit fleet supporting its quest to reduce green house gas emissions. “BJCTA is in the process of replacing its entire fleet with state of the art compressed natural gas buses for the benefit of its riders and continuing its commitment to air quality and pollution control,” said Ann Dawson August, Executive Director for Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority. “Partnering with New Flyer on this project was a smart and simple decision.”
“This is BJCTA’s first order of New Flyer buses,” said Paul Soubry, President and CEO of New Flyer. “We feel privileged to provide Birmingham with our ‘best in class’ Xcelsior bus and are proud to partner with an organization committed to the environment.”
The 30 CNG buses are anticipated to begin production in the second quarter of 2013. All buses are expected to be delivered by the third quarter of 2013.
Source: New Flyer Industries Inc.
