New Flyer delivers 20 natural gas-dedicated buses to Culver City

The order for twenty low-floor Xcelsior (XN40) buses was placed using options from another US transit agency for a total purchase price of approximately eleven million US dollars. The twenty Xcelsior buses are ideal for high-capacity, high-frequency routes and assist with reducing road congestion using in part, Bus Rapid Transit technologies.

“We are excited to grow our long partnership with the Culver CityBus,” Paul Soubry, President and CEO of New Flyer said. “The XN40 series are a proven heavy-duty low-floor bus design, known for its durability and dependability built on proven technologies and high quality manufacturing principals. They provide a great experience for up to 41 seated passengers and meet Culver CityBus’ standards for comfort, and reliability.”

New Flyer completes delivery of the buses in June 2012. The last purchase of heavy-duty transit buses by the Culver CityBus was in 2009 – and was also with New Flyer. These twenty Xcelsior buses replace twenty, 1998 CNG buses. Culver CityBus currently operates 52 transit buses in their fleet with all of them being CNG powered and manufactured by New Flyer.

Source: New Flyer.