NJ TRANSIT CONTINUES MODERNIZING BUS FLEET WITH AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE NEW BUSES

Board Authorizes Purchase of 208 New Articulated Buses and 20 New Electric Buses as Part of the Agency’s Bus Fleet Strategy

April 9, 2025

NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT continues to accelerate the modernization of its bus fleet with today’s authorization by the Board of Directors to purchase 208 60-foot articulated buses and 20 Battery Electric Buses. These new buses will replace outdated 40-foot transit buses currently in use.  The longer articulated buses, which bend in the middle, provide capacity for 100 customers, compared to the approximately 50 customers on the buses they are replacing.  The Battery Electric Buses advance the goal of transitioning to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040 in line with Governor Murphy’s Energy Master Plan.  The purchase is part of a broader commitment to replace all outdated buses and trains, fully modernizing the fleet to improve reliability and enhance the customer experience.

“Replacing outdated buses and rail cars across our system is part of our continued commitment to improving service for our customers — and today’s Board action is a meaningful step forward,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri. “Governor Murphy’s FY2026 budget continues to prioritize transit, giving NJ TRANSIT the ability to accelerate advancing a modern, more reliable fleet that will better accommodate growing ridership and significantly enhance the customer experience.”

With today’s authorization from the Board, NJ TRANSIT will purchase 208 60-foot articulated buses, including spare parts, and 20 Battery Electric Buses at a cost not to exceed $393,432,390.00, plus 10 percent for contingencies, subject to the availability of funds. A vendor and contract will be finalized during the procurement process.

The new articulated buses will provide fleet reliability at reduced operating and maintenance costs and will be equipped with the latest technology to significantly reduce vehicle exhaust emissions. The advanced emissions systems in these buses will produce approximately 80 percent fewer emissions than the buses they replace.  In addition, the articulated and Battery Electric Buses will feature low flooring to allow customers to embark and disembark more quickly.  All new buses will include new customer amenities such as USB charging ports, security cameras, blind spot cameras and turn warning systems to enhance customer experience and safety.

About NJ TRANSIT

NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on 263 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 166 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.