Houston riders will see the new and improved electric buses on at least two routes as part of METRO's pilot program.
In a press release, METRO announced the changes have already been made for the 402 Bellaire Quickline, with an all-electric fleet to replace the aging buses. This route serves the Southwest Houston , METRO Board Chair Elizabeth Block called the move a significant step to improve service reliability for low-income and minority communities.
“These improvements are an investment in our customers. The new electric buses meet our broader goals of ensuring the system is accessible, equitable, and helps us close environmental justice gaps,” Brock said in a press statement. “Both routes service some communities that include minority, low-income, and transit-dependent populations. It is so important we provide these customers with an easy and safe choice that they will be excited to ride.” Aside from creating a more environmentally friendly transit system, the buses’ new features will include USB charging ports, three wheelchair securement areas, and additional spaces for people with disabilities. METRO says it already operates more than 400 clean-running hybrid buses, but a grant by the Federal Transit Administration willMETRO to get 20 electric buses after $21.6M grant from Federal Transit AdministrationHistorian, educator, writer, expert on "The Simpsons," amateur photographer, essayist, film & tv reviewer and race/religious identity scholar. Joined KPRC 2 in Spring 2024 but has been featured in various online newspapers and in the Journal of South Texas' Fall 2019 issue.
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