That's a great question! The NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is actively modernizing its bus fleet with a major focus on transitioning to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).
Here are the key details about the new bus fleet:
⚡ Zero-Emission Fleet Transition
The MTA is working toward a goal of having a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040.
* Current Status: The MTA has been running pilot programs and is rapidly expanding its zero-emission bus orders, primarily for battery-electric buses.
* Recent Purchases: The MTA recently announced the purchase of 265 new zero-emission buses, adding to previous orders and pilots. Many of these are New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE NG models (40-foot and 60-foot articulated buses).
* Key Timeline Milestones:
* 2023-2024: 60 battery-electric buses entered service.
* 2025-2026: Nearly 500 battery-electric buses are slated to enter service.
* 2029: All new bus deliveries will be zero-emissions vehicles.
* 2040: The entire 5,800-bus fleet will be zero-emission.
* Infrastructure: The transition requires significant depot upgrades, including installing charging infrastructure, like automated overhead pantographs, at various bus depots across the boroughs.
🚌 Features of the New Buses
The newer buses, including the electric models, are being equipped with improved features for the rider experience:
* Zero Emissions: Significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves air quality, especially in communities near bus depots and major routes.
* Quieter Ride: The electric buses provide a noticeably quieter experience for both riders and the surrounding community.
* Improved Passenger Comfort/Accessibility:
* Wider ramps for easier boarding for passengers with mobility devices.
* Continuous flip-up seats to provide more space for walkers and strollers.
* Technology: Post-2016 buses often include Wi-Fi connectivity and USB charging ports.
This transition is the largest of its kind in North America and is a key part of New York's overall climate goals.
Would you like to know more about the bus network redesign projects happening in the boroughs (Queens, Brooklyn, etc.)?
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