School Bus Benefits

Using alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies in school buses provides important benefits, including the following:

• They reduce emissions that are harmful to air quality in neighborhoods and can pose health risks to students.

• They reduce operating costs. For example, use of idle reduction devices decreases petroleum consumption but keeps onboard systems running while drivers are waiting for students.

• They improve relationships with neighborhood homeowners through implementation of cleaner, quieter vehicles.

• They educate students by making the new vehicle technologies part of an energy and environmental curriculum.

• They can be eligible for significant state and federal incentives and other funding opportunities.

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