MIDDLEBURY, IN, Oct. 30, 2018 /CNW/ - (TSX: NFI) ARBOC Specialty
Vehicles, LLC ("ARBOC"), a U.S. subsidiary of NFI Group Inc.
("NFI"), the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and
parts distributor in North
America, today announced the delivery of fully accessible
low floor Spirit of Independence® ("Independence") buses
to Denton County Transportation Authority ("DCTA") in Texas.
The order of 12 was secured by Creative Bus Sales ("CBS").
The new body-on-chassis ("cutaway") buses will enhance 10 fixed
route services in Denton and
Lewisville and demand/response
paratransit services in Frisco and
Highland Village.
"ARBOC is proud to support DCTA's growing fleet with equal
mobility solutions," said Don
Roberts, President, ARBOC. "We commend them for operating an
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant fleet."
The fully accessible low-floor Independence provides a single,
wide entrance and contains no steps throughout the bus. The
96" wide body offers easy maneuverability inside the bus for up to
15 ambulatory or five wheelchair passengers.
"Creative Bus Sales is proud to work with Denton County as they expand their fleet,"
said Brent Roy, Regional Sales
Manager, Creative Bus Sales. "DCTA will be pleased with the
dependability and low cost of ownership the Independence promises,
furthermore, the accessibility and efficiency that ARBOC products
are known for."
In addition to fixed route and paratransit services, DCTA
operates a 21-mile A-train commuter rail system, Highland Village
Connect Shuttle, Access service, Collin County Transit, North Texas
Xpress (in partnership with Trinity
Metro), Denton Enterprise Airport On-Demand, Campus Shuttle
service for the University of North
Texas and North Central Texas
College, Frisco Demand-Response and vanpool service.
ARBOC has been innovating accessible transit for North Americans
since 2008. Nearly 70% of North
America's low-floor cutaway buses are manufactured by
ARBOC.
About NFI
With nearly 6,000 team members, operating from 31 facilities
across Canada and the United States, NFI is North America's largest bus manufacturer
providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions
under several brands: New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit
buses), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty
buses), MCI® (motor coaches), and NFI Parts™ (parts,
support, and service). NFI buses incorporate the widest range of
drive systems available including: clean diesel, natural gas,
diesel-electric hybrid, and zero-emission electric (trolley,
battery, and fuel cell). For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, NFI posted revenues of US
$2.4 billion. NFI common shares are
traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NFI. News and
information are available at www.nfigroup.com.
About ARBOC
ARBOC is North America's
low-floor, body-on-chassis ("cutaway") bus leader serving transit,
paratransit, and shuttle applications. With more than 3,000 buses
in service, ARBOC leads the low-floor cutaway bus market providing
unsurpassed passenger accessibility and comfort over traditional
high-floor cutaway vehicles. ARBOC also offers a medium-duty bus
for transit and shuttle applications. Further information is
available at www.arbocsv.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements
relating to expected future events and financial and operating
results of NFI Group that involve risks and uncertainties. Although
the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are
based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions,
investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent
with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be
material. Actual results may differ materially from management
expectations as projected in such forward-looking statements for a
variety of reasons, including market and general economic
conditions and economic conditions of and funding availability for
customers to purchase buses and to purchase parts or services,
customers may not exercise options to purchase additional buses,
the ability of customers to suspend or terminate contracts for
convenience and the other risks and uncertainties discussed in the
materials filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities
and available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Due to the potential
impact of these factors, the NFI Group disclaims any intention or
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
unless required by applicable
law.
SOURCE ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC