The New Flyer Bus company started out as Western Auto and Truck Body Limited in 1930. In 1948, they were redubbed Western Flyer Coach. Again they reimaged themselves as Flyer industries limited in 1971. Finally in 1986, they settled on the name New Flyer Industries limited. New Flyer buses have been manufactured under this name ever since.
This company has had a fairly successful history, though they may not be one of the biggest names in the coach industry. They were struggling a bit in 71 but other than that it has been a pretty smooth existence for New Flyer Buses. In 1941 they introduced their Western Coach, which was pretty successful because it had the engine built into the body, which allowed high passenger capacity. Around 86 they introduced their Low Floor bus design, which soon became standard in the industry.
New Flyer Buses for Sale
When it comes to a New Flyer bus for sale, you are primarily going to find innovation. This company has done a few things in their niche market that are particularly interesting. The New Flyer articulated bus is a popular product.
- New Flyer articulated bus
- An articulated bus manufactured by New Flyer Company
- Articulated Bus
- An exceptionally long bus with two or more bodies joined together by a flexible joint or joints.
Another innovative concept that they have developed is the New Flyer hybrid bus. They have actually done all different sorts of hybrid concepts, as well as alternative non-hybrid propulsion methods. Most of the current models are available in diesel or diesel-electric hybrid. But generally speaking, New Flyer bus models are available in compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, full electric, hydrogen fuel cell, hydrogen electric hybrid, and gasoline electric hybrid. Wow. That is pretty impressive! One of the more popular versions, the New Flyer d40lf, is available in all propulsion versions.
New flyer bus parts are also readily available at their website. This company has been around for awhile, but with all of their modern to futuristic propulsion options and designs, their accessibility for parts and service online, and their relative lack of popularity, this company could quite possibly take off in a huge way. In 10 or 20 years, they could be the new MCI!