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New electric buses coming to Winston-Salem

The new transit additions will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support daily operations.

WS: Clark Campbell Transportation Center

The Clark Campbell Transportation Center is the main hub for transit systems in the Twin City.

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It’s electric. Shiny new hybrid-electric buses will soon hit Winston-Salem streets. City Council approved the purchase of five new hybrid-electric buses to replace its fixed-route buses. The total projected cost comes to $5,232,900.

Follow the money

The purchase is made possible thanks to the Low- and No- Emission Grant Program the city secured earlier this year. The Federal Transit Administration approved $4.4 million for the project and the city committed to match ~$788,000.

This new purchase will improve transit services while reducing harmful emissions. The city is partnering with New Flyer of America, a manufacturing company that provides clean and sustainable buses and technology to provide these new additions. Each bus costs a little over $1 million.

The future is bright

Buses are expected to be delivered 12 to 16 months from the date they’re ordered. The grant will also provide about $64,000 worth of training and workforce development activities to educate staff on how to operate and maintain these specialized vehicles for longevity.

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