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Statement from MTA Communications Director Tim Minton on the Award of a $116 Million Federal Grant for Electric Buses

MTA Bus Company
Updated Aug 11, 2022 11:30 a.m.

“We are grateful to Senator Schumer and the New York congressional delegation for securing this historic funding, which will propel the transition to a fully zero-emission bus fleet by 2040. The MTA is committed to a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable transit system.”



Background:



• This funding will enable the purchase of at least 230 new all-electric buses.