New Flyer, Robotic Research plan to improve public transit using autonomous bus technology
New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., the largest bus manufacturer in North America, recently announced an exclusive partnership with Robotic Research, LLC to advance autonomous bus technology through developing and deploying advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in heavy-duty transit bus applications. Last week, New Flyer had more big news as the company announced a new contract from New York’s Capital District Transportation Authority for four 40-foot, zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE™ heavy-duty transit buses.