NFTA fleet

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (also known as "NFTA" or "Metro") operates a fleet of buses and light rail vehicles in the cities of Buffalo and Niagara Falls and the surrounding Erie and Niagara counties. It is the second-largest transit system in New York state after New York City's.

Rail cars

Images	Make	Model	Fleet number(s)	Model year	DivisionA	Notes
	Tokyu Car Corporation		101-127	1983	SP	Light rail cars used on the Metro Rail line. All 27 cars are undergoing a complete mid-life overhaul and reconstruction by AnsaldoBreda in Dansville, New York a few cars at a time. 26 of the rebuilt rail cars have returned to full service as of December 19, 2021. The new amenities include LED destination signs, replacing the old roll signs, LED next stop displays, new door mechanisms, newly repainted exteriors, a new interior, automated announcements, new propulsion systems and new door chimes. [1]

Active Bus Roster

Images	Make	Model	Fleet number(s)	Model year	DivisionA	Notes
	Gillig	Low Floor T40 Hybrid	1001-1011	2010	CS	Diesel-Electric Entered service April 1, 2010 All 1000-series buses mark a return to full fiberglass passenger seating.
			1101-1130	2011	CS	Diesel-Electric 1130 came equipped with a Voith transmission, which allowed for conversion to full diesel.
			1201-1214	2012	BW: 01-12 CS: 13,14	Diesel-Electric 1214 came equipped with a Voith DIWA hybrid system transmission
	Gillig	Low Floor T40 Diesel	1012-1065	2010	CS: 12-19, BW: 20-65	First buses delivered that met EPA 2010 Emissions standards.
	Gillig	Low Floor T40 Trolley Replica	1066-1067	2010	Fr	Initially offered in 29 or 35 feet, the NFTA was the first agency to receive the 40' version. Primarily used for the 55T Niagara Falls tourist line, but are also occasionally used on regular NFTA routes, especially during the winter.
			1301-1304	2013	Fr	Primarily used for the 55T Niagara Falls tourist line, but are also occasionally used on regular NFTA routes, especially during the winter.
	Nova Bus	LFS CNG	1501-1520	2015	Fr	First buses equipped with driver partition door that allows for full enclosure if desired. Currently the NFTA is the only transit agency in the United States to use the buses. CNG buses. First fleet to use LED headlights.
			1601-1624	2016	Fr	Currently the NFTA is the only transit agency in the United States to use the buses. CNG buses. First fleet to use LED headlights.
			1701-1716	2017	Fr	CNG Buses
			1801-1816	2018	FR	CNG Buses New sign graphics distinguished by broader lettering and four digit block signs
			1901-1923	2019	Fr	Equipped with new Quantum wheelchair restraint systems and second message sign.
	Nova	LFS Diesel	1717-1724	2017	CS
			1817-1824	2018	BW	New sign graphics distinguished by broader lettering and four digit block signs
			2315-2324	2023	BW	First buses since 1996 not to be equipped with rear destination sign
			2261-2270	2022	BW	New Driver Window eliminates dangerous blind spot
			2464-2473	2024	BW	In process of Delivery Last New Novas purchased from the Plattsburgh, NY plant as NovaBus is ceasing operations in the US as of 2025
	New Flyer	Xcelsior XE40	2251-2260	2022	CS	First 10 full electric buses. [2] First buses with new livery
			2301-2314	2023	CS	First buses since 1996 not to be equipped with rear destination sign in process of delivery
			2451-2463	2024	CS	In process of delivery

Abbreviations

A: Division assigned BW Babcock/William CS Cold Spring (Main/Michigan) Fr Frontier (Kenmore/Military) SP South Park wheelchair-accessible and ADA compliant equipped with bicycle racks

See also

• Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

References

1. Gee, Derek. "NFTA Metro Rail Cars Rebuilt". Buffalo News. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
2. "NFTA-Metro Adding New Flyer Buses". www.metro-magazine.com. October 21, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2025.