NJ TRANSIT Continues to Modernize Fleet with New Purchase Authorization

NJ TRANSIT is set to purchase 208 60-foot articulated buses and 20 battery-electric buses to replace outdated 40-foot vehicles currently in use. A vendor and contract will be finalized during the procurement process.

“Replacing outdated buses and rail cars across our system is part of our continued commitment to improving service for our customers,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris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.”

The articulated buses will provide capacity for 100 passengers, compared to approximately 50 passengers on the buses they are replacing. The battery-electric buses advance the agency’s goal of transitioning to a 100 percent zero-emission fleet by 2040.

The new articulated buses 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. The vehicles will feature low flooring and will include new customer amenities such as USB charging ports, security cameras, blind spot cameras, and turn warning systems.