Trinity Metro temporarily pulls Blue Line buses amid manufacturer recall

October 3,2025

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Reposted from Trinity Metro

Trinity Metro is committed to delivering on its promise of providing safe, simple, and innovative mobility solutions for our community. In light of a recall issued by the manufacturer of the Blue Line electric buses (New Flyer, Inc), Trinity Metro has made the proactive decision to temporarily remove its fleet of Blue buses from service. This decision reflects Trinity Metro’s commitment to safety and transparency.

The recall, which impacts certain New Flyer electric bus models manufactured between 2019 and 2025, was issued due to a potential risk of battery cell short circuits and overheating. Earlier this year, four of Trinity Metro’s six New Flyer electric buses underwent battery cell upgrades, which may have mitigated the issue. However, Trinity Metro is taking this extra step to confirm the impact on its buses and ensure the highest level of safety for our customers and team members.

Interim Measures to Maintain Service

To maintain uninterrupted service for Blue Line customers, Trinity Metro will deploy traditional buses as a temporary solution. These buses will display “Blue Line Complimentary” on the front of the bus to make them more recognizable and to continue meeting the needs of our community.

Trinity Metro’s Commitment to Safety

“Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to temporarily pull our Blue Line buses from service until we can determine the impact of this recall on our vehicles,” said Reed Lanham, Chief Operating Officer for Trinity Metro. “The safety of our customers and team members is our top priority, and we will continue to work closely with the manufacturer to ensure all necessary measures are taken before returning our electric buses to service. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding.”