Summary
GoDurham is purchasing ten diesel buses instead of electric models due to shifting federal funding priorities and higher electric vehicle costs.
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Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Battery-electric buses carry roughly twice the capital cost of diesel buses when factoring in necessary charging infrastructure.
✅Who benefits
Transit riders benefiting from expanded and reliable fleet service.
⚠️Who could be affected
Residents near bus routes experiencing higher emissions compared to zero-emission alternatives.
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