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April 17, 2023: <\/strong>Motor Coach Industries (\u201cMCI\u201d), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (\u201cNFI\u201d), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, today announced delivery plans for 25 new clean-diesel J4500 coaches to Peter Pan Bus Lines (\u201cPeter Pan\u201d). MCI delivered the first ten motor coaches to the iconic bus operator in January 2023, spurring the order for 15 additional vehicles signed for at the American Bus Association\u2019s Marketplace and BusWorld North America held in Detroit, MI, from February 4-7, 2023.<\/p>\n

Based in Springfield, MA, Peter Pan is one of the largest privately-owned bus companies in the United States, operating a fleet of more than 200 coaches and delivering over 1,000 daily departures to more than 100 destinations across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States.<\/p>\n

This announcement coincides with a significant milestone for both companies: celebration of their 90th anniversary. Peter Pan and MCI were both founded in 1933 and have supported one another for half a century.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are true-blue MCI,\u201d said Peter A. Picknelly, CEO and third-generation owner of Peter Pan, one of the industry\u2019s most prominent family-owned motor coach companies. \u201cWe started with the MC-8 in 1974, and since the 1980s, our fleet has been exclusively MCI.\u201d<\/p>\n

Peter Pan, a scheduled service and charter company, was among the first operators to buy the popular DL model (MCI D4505) when it was introduced in 1993. When MCI launched the all-new J4500 in 2001, Peter Pan was the first operator to place a 12-coach order. Peter Pan has counted on MCI\u2019s reliability since placing an annual order for new vehicles, with the exception of the COVID-19 pandemic period in 2020 and 2021. <\/p>\n

\u201cMCI is a real workhorse,\u201d added Picknelly. \u201cThe J4500 is great for our line runs, and our charter customers enjoy its curb appeal and spacious interior. MCI has been a good partner. We are pleased with their service and access to parts.\u201d <\/p>\n

The new motorcoaches are equipped with advanced safety features, modern amenities, and eco-friendly technology, demonstrating MCI\u2019s commitment to innovation and sustainability. Peter Pan\u2018s passengers will enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience on board the state-of-the-art motor coaches, featuring Peter Pan\u2019s signature interiors and 54-passenger seating configuration, providing a luxurious interior with best-in-class legroom.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur productive partnership with Peter Pan spans a half-century; over this time, MCI earned Peter Pan\u2019s trust and confidence in the reliability of our vehicles, backed up by excellent service and aftermarket support,\u201d said Brent Maitland, Vice President of MCI Private Sector Sales and Marketing. \u201cOur J4500 coach has gone through several evolutions since its market launch, and feedback from Peter Pan has been instrumental to MCI\u2019s continuous improvement. The Peter Pan team strives to upgrade its fleet with the newest and the best vehicles, but not at the expense of reliability.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs MCI nears 100 years in the industry, we will keep our J4500 at the forefront of our product portfolio while offering reliable support to help operators like Peter Pan continue to be industry leaders,\u201d added Maitland.<\/p>\n

In addition to Peter Pan\u2019s recent announcement<\/a> of management promotions, Peter A. Picknelly and the late Tom Picknally have four of their children (the fourth generation) actively involved in operations. Each generation brings its unique talents to Peter Pan. Recent advancements include digital technology, with nearly 85% of all ticketing and charter sales now transacted online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

April 17, 2023: Motor Coach Industries (\u201cMCI\u201d), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (\u201cNFI\u201d), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, today announced delivery plans for 25 new clean-diesel J4500 coaches to Peter Pan Bus Lines (\u201cPeter Pan\u201d). 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