NJ Transit officials unveiled the first of 175 new buses on Monday that the state agency is introducing to its fleet in an effort to phase out aging vehicles.

The 40-foot-long New Flyer buses feature several new amenities and accessibility upgrades, including USB charging ports at multiple seats and brighter LED lighting inside. Riders also will be able to step onto a lower platform to board the buses instead of climbing stairs. Ramps closer to the ground also will make it easier for seniors and people with disabilities to come aboard.

At a news conference in Newark, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said the vehicles cost $850,000 each and are expected to have 12-year, 500,000-mile lifespans. They will replace older buses that entered the fleet in 2008. Some of NJ Transit's aging buses now ha

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