09:01 AM EDT, 06/23/2025 (MT Newswires) -- NFI Group ( NFYEF ) said Monday that its subsidiary New Flyer Industries Canada will deliver 55 new Xcelsior buses to Brampton Transit in Ontario.

The new order includes 20 Xcelsior hybrid-electric 40-foot buses and 35 Xcelsior clean-diesel 60-foot buses, NFI said. This award will be included in New Flyer's backlog for the second quarter.

"At New Flyer, our broad product portfolio enables us to meet the evolving needs of agencies like Brampton Transit, offering the right propulsion technology and vehicle configuration for every operation," said Chris Stoddart, NFI's president of North American bus and coach. "With more than 300 buses delivered to Brampton over the past 30 years, this latest order is a strong endorsement of our commitment to delivering innovative, propulsion-agnostic mobility solutions that help cities move forward."

Brampton Transit operates more than 500 buses across 70 routes. Brampton is the third-largest city in Ontario and is part of the Greater Toronto Area.

NFI's share price rose 3.1% on Friday to $16.54 on the TSX.