NEW NJ TRANSIT BUSES ARRIVE AS FLEET MODERNIZATION CONTINUES

First of 175 New 40-Foot Buses Arrives with Upgraded Reliability and Customer Amenities; NJ TRANSIT on Path to Full Bus and Rail Fleet Modernization by 2031

September 29, 2025

NEWARK, NJ - NJ TRANSIT's modernization of its bus fleet continues with the latest batch of new buses beginning to arrive. Today, NJ TRANSIT unveiled the first of 175 40-foot New Flyer buses that will be arriving now through June 2026. The upgrades are part of NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri's pledge to replace or modernize every outdated bus and rail car by 2031. Since 2018, NJ TRANSIT has authorized the purchase of more than 1,400 buses with a total investment of more than $1.7 billion.

"Investing in new, reliable and accessible public transportation is essential for keeping New Jersey moving forward," said DOT Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chair Francis O'Connor. "Modernizing the NJ TRANSIT fleet is a critical step toward creating a world-class transit network that meets the needs of riders today and for decades to come."

"Governor Murphy's continued investment in public transportation is enabling us to deliver on our promise of a modern, reliable transit system," said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri. "The arrival of these new buses marks another milestone toward our 2031 fleet modernization goal - and a better experience for every customer who rides with us."

"This new fleet of modernized buses will make public transit more accessible and continue our work to protect the environment and prioritize sustainability," said Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08). "I'm proud to see this investment in our community and remain committed to working with our partners at NJ TRANSIT to build a more reliable and efficient transit system throughout our state."

The new 40-foot transit style buses include the latest customer amenities including USB charging ports at multiple seats, brighter LED interior lighting for comfort and energy efficiency, low-floor design with ramps for faster, easier boarding - especially for seniors and customers with disabilities and improved intercom systems for clearer announcements.

The buses also feature enhanced safety and security measures such as onboard security cameras, blind-spot cameras to assist bus operators and turn-warning systems to alert pedestrians when buses are making turns.

These authorizations pave the way for NJ TRANSIT to fully modernize its fleet and provide customers with increased reliability and a consistent customer experience throughout the state.

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 165 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.