New, More Efficient Buses Come Online

Following the September announcement of a new dedicated Vineland-Atlantic shuttle line, NJ TRANSIT recently unveiled the first of 175 40-foot New Flyer buses that will be arriving 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 The upgrades are part of NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri’s pledge to replace or modernize every outdated bus and rail car by 2031.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 purchasing 1,400-plus buses with an 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.”

 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.

 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.