U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar (California) has announced that he secured $1 million in community project funding for Omnitrans’ Battery Electric Buses and Installation of Charging Infrastructure project.
This funding will create jobs, make commutes smoother for residents and improve air quality in the Inland Empire, which is among the worst in the nation, by allowing Omnitrans to purchase a new zero-emission electric bus and install charging infrastructure on the sbX Green Line, Omnitrans’ rapid bus transit line.
Additionally, Omnitrans will hire and train an apprentice specializing in zero-emissions bus maintenance to help ensure the long-term success of its electric bus fleet. Watch the full video of the press conference here.
