CityBus has added seven new hybrid buses to its fleet, Marty Sennett, CityBus general manager, announced at a new conference. The new buses bring the total number of hybrids to eleven out of nearly seventy buses.
CityBus added five 40-foot hybrids manufactured by Gillig Corporation in Hayward, California, and two 60-foot articulated hybrids manufactured by New Flyer in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Sennett pointed out that many components, including engines, hybrid drives, and steering components, were built in Indiana. The 60-foot buses have two rider sections and will be used on high-capacity routes.
U.S. Representative Steve Buyer, West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis, and Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski participated in the news conference. Buyer helped secure federal funding for the buses, which cost $516,000 for the 40-foot buses and $780,000 for the 60-foot buses. 80% of the cost was paid with federal funding.
“Hybrid buses use less fuel and reduce emissions,” said Sennett, “so investment in the technology is worthwhile.” Three additional hybrid buses are on order from Gillig, and will arrive next summer.
CityBus added five 40-foot hybrids manufactured by Gillig Corporation in Hayward, California, and two 60-foot articulated hybrids manufactured by New Flyer in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Sennett pointed out that many components, including engines, hybrid drives, and steering components, were built in Indiana. The 60-foot buses have two rider sections and will be used on high-capacity routes.
U.S. Representative Steve Buyer, West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis, and Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski participated in the news conference. Buyer helped secure federal funding for the buses, which cost $516,000 for the 40-foot buses and $780,000 for the 60-foot buses. 80% of the cost was paid with federal funding.
“Hybrid buses use less fuel and reduce emissions,” said Sennett, “so investment in the technology is worthwhile.” Three additional hybrid buses are on order from Gillig, and will arrive next summer.
