Transit Bus Benefits

Alternative fuel and advanced technology transit buses provide important benefits, including the following:

• They reduce emissions. Because transit buses consume large amounts of energy and are driven many hours each day, alternative fuel and advanced technology buses provide even more emission reduction benefits than equivalent light-duty vehicles.

• They can be eligible for significant funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and from excise tax credits. For more on these incentives, see Federal and State Incentives and Laws.

• They help transit fleets reduce operational and maintenance costs while displacing petroleum use.

• They can enhance public relations when they are cleaner, quieter, and less expensive to operate than conventional buses.

For help reaping the benefits of alternative fuel and advanced technology transit buses, see Transit Bus Implementation Considerations.