More electric buses to hit roads
Originally published August 6, 2019 by Milford Beacon
Pedro Toala (left) and operator Keith Campbell demonstrate the wheelchair system on the new electric bus. (Emily Lytle | GateHouse Delaware)
Delaware state transportation officials announced a $2.6 million federal grant that will raise the state’s total electric bus fleet, currently six, to 20 by 2021. A DelDOT director said the buses are more fuel-efficient and will likely require less maintenance, which may help lower bus fares. The buses also have improved wheelchair lifts to increase accessibility.
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