Boston Chauffeur expands luxury fleet with new MCI J4500 motorcoach

Des Plaines, Illinois, USA, March 24, 2025: (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI) and North America’s motorcoach leader, offering in-field technical expertise, 24/7 roadside assistance, and parts support, today announced the delivery of a new, premium MCI J4500 motorcoach to Boston Chauffeur, a premier black car and limousine service based in Massachusetts.

This delivery marks Boston Chauffeur’s second MCI coach purchase, signaling the company’s confidence in the growing demand for motorcoach services alongside its established luxury transportation offerings. The newly acquired coach, which MCI showcased at the recent CD/NLA trade show in Las Vegas, is a fully customized, deluxe J4500. This coach is designed to provide an unparalleled travel experience for the company’s high-end clients, including corporate groups, wedding parties, and private charters.

“We started out with humble roots in the limousine industry, so transitioning to adding full size coach buses was a major decision,” said Mark Kini, Owner of Boston Chauffeur. “I am extremely happy we chose MCI, as the whole team has been true professionals.”

The new J4500 is the most luxurious version of MCI’s best-selling coach lineup, featuring:

• Exclusive premium seating for a sophisticated interior finish
• 360-degree exterior camera system for enhanced safety
• Interior recording camera for passenger security
• Bendix Wingman® collision mitigation system for advanced driver assistance
• RGB ambient lighting for a fully customizable atmosphere
• Enhanced REI speaker system for superior onboard entertainment
• Rear window for a sleek, modern aesthetic

“We are proud to be part of Boston Chauffeur’s growth, who made their first coach purchase just one year ago,” said Brent Maitland, Vice President, Private Market Sales & Marketing, MCI. “We met Mark at the CD/NLA show and were able to demonstrate how Team MCI supports customers every step of the way. From purchasing the coach, to providing training and orientation to their team, to technical support after the sale, we want to make sure our customers are successful.”

Expanding into motorcoach service presents both opportunities and challenges for limousine operators. Companies that master fleet diversification stand to gain a significant competitive advantage by offering a broader range of services. MCI provides the comprehensive support—including technical assistance, training, and service resources—that helps companies like Boston Chauffeur navigate the transition seamlessly.

For more information about MCI and its industry-leading motorcoach solutions, visit www.mcicoach.com.

About MCI

MCI is North America’s public and private market motorcoach leader. Products include the luxury J Series (an industry best-seller for more than two decades), the workhorse D Series, and the brand new zero-emission luxury and commuter coaches: the battery-electric J4500 CHARGE™, D45 CRT CHARGE™, and D45 CRT LE CHARGE™. MCI also provides maintenance, repair, 24-hour roadside assistance, parts, and technician training through the industry’s only Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) accredited and award-winning MCI Academy.

About NFI

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation.

With nearly 9,000 team members in ten countries, NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer^® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI^® (motorcoaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single- and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motorcoaches), ARBOC^® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base of over 100,000 buses and coaches around the world. NFI’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol NFI and its convertible unsecured debentures trade on the TSX under the symbol NFI.DB. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

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