Pace has introduced its first electric paratransit vehicle, advancing the agency’s Project Zero plan to achieve a zero-emissions fleet by 2040.
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In a significant step towards sustainable public transportation, Pace Suburban Bus has announced that it has introduced its first electric paratransit vehicle. This 15-passenger, accessible vehicle, received earlier in 2024 through Community Project Funding secured by Congressman Sean Casten, represents a crucial milestone in Pace’s Project Zero plan to transition to a zero-emissions fleet by 2040.
The $1 million in Community Project Funding will enable Pace to acquire five new battery-electric paratransit buses, replacing existing fossil-fuel-powered…