Federal and state governments are practically giving away electric school buses, and if your local district doesn’t have its hand up yet, it should. The math is a no-brainer.
Why it matters: Exhaust from diesel school buses makes kids sick and curbs cognitive development. Plus, diesel buses emit greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. …
The catch: An electric school bus costs $350,000 to $450,000 — three to four times a traditional diesel bus — and most districts can’t afford the upfront expense, despite the long-term savings.
[That’s not “free,” and governments aren’t giving them away either. Taxpayers are footing the costs from general funds for expenses/capital purchases that should get handled by local school boards and cities. — Ed]
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