Duval County Public Schools is introducing a fleet of electric school buses for the upcoming school year. The district, in partnership with Durham School Services, unveiled 26 new electric school buses and 26 charging stations at the Durham transportation facility.
Investing in Student Transportation
The investment is expected to bring new technology to student transportation while reducing long-term costs. The buses were funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program.
According to Paul Talarico, senior vice president of operations with Durham School Services, the buses can travel about 130 miles, while the average route is under 100 miles. District leaders pointed to potential savings over time, including lower fuel and maintenance costs compared with traditional diesel buses.
A significant portion of the funding came from the EPA, with a project totaling over $7.7 million to cover the costs. This investment is expected to help reduce costs on both sides, including lower fuel costs and maintenance expenses for the electric buses.
Original reporting: Jacksonville Today — read the source article.
