WHITE PLAINS – Westchester County has announced the completion of the 106 hybrid-electric 40-foot bus delivery. The county fleet now 88 percent hybrid or electric vehicles.
The new bus seats 40 riders and includes amenities like a bike rack, USB charging ports at every seat, and a driver protective shield. Each bus had a price tag of $715,721 and was approximately 70 percent federally funded.
In addition to lowering emissions, they will provide the county with significant savings in fuel.
“Many people rely on the Bee-Line to get them where they need to go and these buses are a safe, clean, and comfortable ride,” said County Executive George Latimer.
County Public Works and Transportation Commissioner Hugh Greechan said as buses have aged out of the fleet, “we have made it a priority to purchase more energy-efficient ones that are better for the environment.”
He said of the total 325 bus fleet the county has only 40 diesel buses remaining and either hybrid or electric buses will replace them within the next two years.”
