Dallas area rapid transit (dart) will receive funding to buy new compressed natural gas fueled buses to replace older buses

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Dallas Area Rapid Transit Inc. $11.656 million on June 26, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to purchase approximately 15 compressed natural gas fueled buses.

This award funds a portion of a four-year fleet replacement program in which DART will purchase 522 buses total to replace 476 NABI buses (model years 2012–2014) and 46 New Flyer Suburban buses (model year 2016). The project goal is replacement of more than 90 percent of DART's current fleet with new lower-emission buses while continuing DART's focus on state of good repair. The program benefits DART riders and passengers as well as internal clients including bus operators and mechanics.

Performance occurs in Texas across DART's 13-city service region in the Dallas metropolitan area, with work continuing through the ultimate completion date of December 31, 2031. The obligation amount is $11.656 million. No subrecipients are involved in this award.

Activities

Purchase of approximately 15 natural gas buses. This a portion of a total of 522 buses to be purchased over the course of four years replacing a total of 476 nabi buses (ranging from 2012 to 2014 model years) and 46 new flyer suburban buses (model year 2016)

Expected outcomes

Overall project goal is replacement of more than 90% of darts current fleet with new lower-emission buses continuing darts focus on state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

Dart riders/passengers and internal clients (bus operators and mechanics).