Federal Funding Boosts Electric Bus Expansion Across the US
The Biden administration has announced a $1.7 billion investment for purchasing low and no emission buses and transit projects across 46 states and territories. This investment, funded by the bipartisan infrastructure law, aims to double the number of zero emission transit buses on American roads and create good-paying jobs in the manufacturing and maintenance of these buses. The grants also include funding for workforce training programs. The government received a high demand for the funding, with 475 project proposals totaling $8.7 billion. The investment is expected to improve public health, reduce congestion, and provide cleaner air for American families.