A new electric bus offering zero emissions has been introduced in New York’s Copiague Public School District by Educational Bus Transportation, which provides transportation services to the district. The first of its kind in New York State, the bus offers seating capacity for 25 students.
“We are proud to be the first district in New York to make such a major commitment to the environment and to cleaner air for our students,” announced Copiague Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Bannon. “Thanks to Educational Bus Transportation, our district will benefit from an all-electric vehicle that is sustain- able, safe, and efficient.”
According to Educational Bus Transportation President Sean Corr, the new bus has a range of up to 120 miles before requiring charging and is the first Department of Transportation-approved electric school bus put in service in New York State.
“The new bus appealed to us because it performs all the same functions as a traditional bus without generating emissions,” Corr explained. “In addition, it provides a quieter ride for passengers, reduces fuel expenses by using low-cost electricity, and offers significantly reduced service and maintenance costs. We’re excited to add this innovative vehicle to our fleet. It’s a significant first step towards alternative transportation that em- braces today’s clean technology.”
In addition to Copiague, Educational Bus Transportation provides school bus transportation to a number of districts throughout New York’s Nassau and Suffolk Counties. A member of The Trans Group, LLC (Spring Valley, NY), Educational Bus Transportation has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for its commitment to the operation of school buses that leave less of a footprint on the environment.
With more than 1,700 employees, The Trans Group operates over 1,200 school and public transit buses in lower New York State and Long Island. The company is actively involved in the school bus industry on the state and federal level.