Alexander Dennis Las Vegas Manufacturing Facility Inaugurated with Enviro500 Rollout to RTC

The Alexander Dennis Las Vegas manufacturing facility is the only US hub for double-decker bus production, delivering transit innovation and jobs.

Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Las Vegas—marking a pivotal moment in U.S. transit history.

The new Alexander Dennis Las Vegas manufacturing facility is now the only site in the United States building double-decker buses. Alexander Dennis also handed out the first two out of ten new Enviro500 buses to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC).

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Strengthening North America’s Transit Industry

• The Alexander Dennis’ Las Vegas facility will design, assemble, and deliver double-deck buses specifically for the North American market.
• Built with a $15.3 million investment, the plant reaffirms Alexander Dennis’ commitment to U.S. manufacturing and transit development.
• Production capacity starts at 1 bus per week, ramping up to 1.5 per week by 2026, enabling annual production of 75 double-decker buses.
• More than $5.5 million has already been spent with local suppliers over the last year.

First Deliveries: Enviro500 for RTC’s Iconic Deuce Route

The initial two buses handed over to RTC will serve the famous Deuce on the Strip route. Key features of these Buy America-compliant buses include:

• Length: 42’ 5’’ (12.9 meters)
• Height: 13’ 6’’ (4.115 meters)
• Capacity: 100 passengers
  • Upper Deck: 51 seats
  • Lower Deck: 15 fixed seats, 7 tip-up seats, 2 wheelchair spaces
• Access: Dual staircases for upper deck entry

These buses join 40 Enviro500s already in the RTC fleet, with another 10 ordered for 2026 delivery.

Regional & Economic Impact

“The Alexander Dennis Las Vegas manufacturing facility not only supports RTC’s transit mission but also brings quality jobs and economic investment to our region,” said MJ Maynard-Carey, CEO, RTC Southern Nevada.

• Facility operations are expected to create over 115 jobs in Southern Nevada.
• Expansion possibilities within the current site could further boost employment.
• The new Alexander Dennis Las Vegas manufacturing facility was supported by Big Rig Manufacturing in its initial setup phase.

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A Legacy of Innovation in Double-Deckers

Since introducing double-deck buses to North America in 2000, Alexander Dennis has sold over over 1,300 units across the transit and tourism sectors.

“With our new manufacturing facility in Las Vegas, we’re giving back to the local economy and solidifying our role in North American transit,” says Paul Davies, President & Managing Director, Alexander Dennis.

Alexander Dennis’ Las Vegas expansion positions it at the forefront of high-capacity, efficient, and sustainable transit in North America.

The new Alexander Dennis Las Vegas manufacturing facility and local fleet deployment represent a milestone in U.S. bus manufacturing, innovation, and public-private partnership.