The inaugural purchase marks a major transition for the agency as they replace old diesel-hybrid buses with new, eco-friendly, and cost-effective GILLIG buses.
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The funding will help communities maintain and operate trains, buses, and ferries; upgrade stations and tracks; plan and design new transit corridors; and provide access for seniors and riders with disabilities.
With a fresh rebrand under our belt, check out some of METRO's recent videos including a great conversation with CTAA Executive Director Scott Bogren on funding, challenges facing small and mid-sized transit agencies, and fare-free public transit, and all of our APTA EXPO videos from the show floor.
With this acquisition, GILLIG aims to expand its electric powertrain engineering capacity as the demand for zero-emission transit solutions continues to increase.