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ARBOC manufactures low-floor, body-on-chassis buses for transit, paratransit, and shuttle operators across North America. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Middlebury, Indiana, the company has produced more than 5,000 buses from its 112,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. It operates as a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., a global bus manufacturer.

The company specialises in low-floor bus technology and vehicle accessibility design, with a product lineup that includes the Equess, Freedom, Independence, and Mobility models. ARBOC recently expanded into battery-electric propulsion with the Equess CHARGE, a fully accessible low-floor electric bus. This focus on accessibility - including wheelchair ramps and low-floor entry - reflects the company's emphasis on serving passengers of all abilities.

ARBOC serves transit agencies, paratransit operators, and private shuttle services throughout North America. The company positions itself as an industry leader in low-floor cutaway bus design and manufacturing, with established relationships across a broad customer base in the public and private transit sectors.

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