As many school buses in the summer take a break from their daily routes, that will not be the case for hundreds of buses in Los Angeles in about three years. 

Highland Electric Fleets is partnering with LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games to repurpose 500 electric school buses from local districts to help transport stakeholders essential to the delivery of the LA28 Games.

Rather than investing in new equipment, LA28 will rely on the yellow school bus, reimagined as a zero-emission, American manufactured solution. This approach solves a complex logistical challenge and also demonstrates the ingenuity of using a familiar vehicle in an entirely new role.

During the Games, Highland Electric Fleets will join the LA28 Transport Team to deliver a first-of-its-kind electric school bus program. Highland will oversee the operation of its school bus fleet, coordinating daily logistics, and charging, managing depot activity, and providing on-site technical support to keep services running smoothly throughout the event. This hands-on role will keep buses ready for a demanding schedule and support seamless service across venues.

"Highland Electric Fleets is honored to partner with LA28 to deliver one of the largest deployments of electric school buses ever assembled for a global sporting event," said Duncan McIntyre, CEO of Highland Electric Fleets. "Together, we're proving that electrification can meet the demands of the biggest stage in sports while delivering zero-emission transportation solutions and inspiring ways of thinking differently around transportation and infrastructure."

This partnership is an example of how the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games are driving innovation in transportation solutions that reduce emissions.