The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking manufacturers for 650 new compressed natural gas buses. The order is part of the 2025-29 Capital Plan. It is the agency’s largest bus procurement in more than a decade.
The solicitation was published in September 2026. It targets replacement of aging CNG vehicles already in service. The move reverses recent electric bus expansion plans.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Why is MTA procuring CNG buses instead of electric?
- A: The MTA says the order replaces aging CNG vehicles in service and aligns with the 2025-29 Capital Plan, which signals a strategic reversal from recent electric bus expansion plans.
- Q: How many buses is MTA ordering and when was the solicitation published?
- A: MTA is seeking manufacturers for 650 new compressed natural gas buses, its largest bus procurement in over a decade, with the solicitation published in September 2026.
- Q: Is this part of a larger capital investment?
- A: Yes, the procurement is part of the MTA 2025-29 Capital Plan.