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Electric School Buses for New York

Healthier Rides and a Livable Planet

Why Electric School Buses?

Because our kids deserve clean air and a livable planet!

Buses that run on diesel fuel produce toxins that are concentrated inside the bus – meaning our kids are breathing harmful, dirty air. Diesel exhaust also produces planet-warming emissions.  Electric school buses have zero tailpipe emissions – so they help protect our kids’ future by reducing emissions and give them clean, safe rides to school.

We Can Do This

In 2022, the New York State Legislature mandated that all school bus fleets transition to zero carbon emissions, starting in 2027 with all new bus purchases, with fully electrified fleets by 2035. More and more school districts are starting to make the switch, often tapping into state and federal funding opportunities.  Moms and caregivers are helping to lead the charge. They’re raising awareness in their school districts to take advantage of grant funding, so that their children can start benefiting from healthier rides to school.  

Some districts are hesitant to make the change (we get it, change can be scary!), and are worried about the cost. That’s why we need to raise the voices of moms and caregivers who understand that this change is necessary if we are serious about phasing out fossil fuels.  New York State has about 45,000 school buses. For each bus that we replace with an electric bus, we get the same climate benefit as taking 100 cars off the road!  And with the funding that is now available, it doesn’t make financial sense to put this off any longer.  We are helping our school districts understand the benefits and work through the process – the electric transition is possible, and your voice will make a big difference. 

Our Advocacy is Working!

Mothers Out Front teams have successfully advocated for electric school buses in Croton-on-Hudson and Tarrytown, and we have a new team starting up in Kingston.  Let us know if you want to get involved in your community – we are here to support you!

Questions?

Want to learn more about Electric School Buses? Do you have any questions?  Please see the links below for our NYS ESB FAQ, and fill out the ESB survey and we will be in touch!

We’ll Come to You

Do you live in a Hudson Valley school district?  Contact us if you or your organization would like to host an Electric School Bus information session.

Email info.ny@mothersoutfront.org.

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