Nova Bus to deliver 90 buses to MTA New York City Transit

ST-EUSTACHE, QC, March 8 /PRNewswire/ – MTA New York City Transit (NYC Transit) has placed an order for a test
fleet of ninety 40-foot Nova LFS vehicles. The buses will be assembled
in Nova Bus’ upstate New York plant and delivered in the first half of
2011.

MTA NYC Transit contract requires Nova Bus to provide the Nova LFS buses
in three different configurations, to assess the various transmission
and cooling technologies available.

Gilles Dion, President and CEO of Nova Bus, proudly announced the
decision, stating, “The Nova Bus team is keenly focused on sustainable
business development, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to
pursue our partnership with one of the leading transit authorities in
North America.”

Congressman Bill Owens added: “This is great news for Plattsburgh and
the entire North Country. I would like to congratulate Nova Bus and the
many members of our community for their efforts to bring jobs to the
region. It is important that we continue to work together and build on
this momentum to increase economic activity in upstate New York.”

Along with a $25 million private investment to construct the 140,000
square foot facility in 2009, Nova Bus’ presence in the North Country
has led to the creation of more than 200 direct jobs and has brought
five suppliers to establish facilities in the area, generating an
additional 250 jobs.

About Nova Bus

Nova Bus is a leading provider of sustainable transit solutions in North
America, including hybrid buses, high-capacity vehicles and integrated
intelligent transportation systems. The company relies on a team driven
by the challenges of public transit with regard to mobility, safety,
and productivity. Nova Bus is part of the Volvo Bus Corporation. For
more information regarding Nova Bus products and services, please visit
www.novabus.com.

SOURCE NOVA BUS