Ebmeyer adds new MCI coach to California-based fleet

Des Plaines, Illinois, USA, October 29, 2025: (TSX:NFI, OTC:NFYEF, TSX:NFI.DB)
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. and North America’s motorcoach leader—offering in-field technical expertise, 24/7 roadside assistance, and parts support—recently delivered a brand-new J4500 coach to Ebmeyer Charter and Tour in advance of the California Bus Association Annual Convention and Tradeshow. MCI also showcased the vehicle on the tradeshow floor, which occurred October 26–28 in Visalia, CA.

“This delivery continues a strong relationship with Ebmeyer Charter, who shares our commitment to vehicle safety, passenger comfort, and operational excellence,” said Tom Wagner, Vice President of Private Sector Sales and Service, MCI. “We’re proud to refresh their fleet with the latest J4500 model, backed by MCI’s industry-leading service and parts support through Team MCI.”

Ebmeyer’s 2026 model year J4500 is tailored for long-distance charter and tour operations, featuring:

• Clean-diesel power with optimized fuel efficiency
• Spacious interior with luxury seating and LED lighting
• FMVSS 227-compliant structure for enhanced occupant protection
• Bendix® Wingman® advanced driver assistance system

Based in Apple Valley, CA, Ebmeyer Charter serves customers across the Western U.S. with a modern fleet, certified drivers, and a strong safety record. The company has added five new J4500 coaches to its fleet since 2022—including this latest delivery—reflecting its trust in MCI’s reliability and support.

“We are thrilled to welcome our new 2026 MCI coach to our fleet. For 45 years, MCI has been a reliable partner, consistently delivering coaches that meet the high standards we set for our passengers and our operations,” said Bruce Ebmeyer, President, Ebmeyer Charter and Tour. “This latest addition allows us to continue providing the exceptional service our customers expect and deserve.”

For more information on the J4500, visit mcicoach.com.

About MCI 

MCI is North America’s public and private market motor coach 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 (referring to propulsion systems that do not utilize internal combustion engines, such as 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 are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol NFI and its convertible unsecured debentures are traded 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, www.arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

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