In a nod to Earth Day, MARTA added three electric buses to its transit fleet this week, with plans to expand the electric fleet to 12 buses.
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has announced a new fleet of three electric buses that will start serving riders this May, reports WSBTV. Advocates say electrifying municipal bus fleets could have a major impact on carbon emissions and urban noise and pollution.
“The future of MARTA’s bus fleet is electric, which will help combat climate change and reduce public health impacts from air pollution, especially in vulnerable populations. The launch of our first electric buses is the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day and all of MARTA’s sustainability efforts,” said MARTA Interim General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood.
“MARTA will also introduce three additional electric buses that will be introduced at a later date and recently received funding to purchase more, totaling a fleet of 12.”
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