As part of its efforts to find new ways to lessen its carbon footprint, Valdosta City Schools’ transportation department purchased and just received its first propane bus.
The Valdosta City Schools transportation department has received training on the bus from Blue Bird and propane supplier AmeriGas. AmeriGas has partnered with the district to provide onsite refueling.
The transportation department expects to see substantial savings in the propane engine maintenance repair cost compared to diesel engines, district officials said.
Plans to purchase 10 additional propane buses were recently presented to the Valdosta board of education. The final vote will be held at the April 13 meeting.
Georgia district receives Blue Bird propane bus
Valdosta City Schools purchased the bus as part of its plans to lessen its carbon footprint. Plans to buy 10 additional propane buses were recently presented to the board of education.
March 26, 2015
Valdosta City Schools recently received its first propane school bus. Shown here with the new bus is Edward Collins, the district's transportation supervisor.
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