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First Student outlines PG&E‑funded plan for three electric school buses; district questions ownership and charger costs
Summary
First Student presented a PG&E grant proposal to supply three electric buses and some charging infrastructure; the operator told the board it would cover the funding shortfall but board members pressed about long‑term ownership, battery replacement and where chargers would be sited.
First Student representatives briefed the Silver Falls School District board on a PG&E grant to electrify part of the district's bus fleet, outlining costs, timelines and operational details for three Type C buses.
"We are the leader in electric buses in the U.S. and Canada," Greg Newman, regional vice president for First Student, said, describing a national fleet the company says includes hundreds of electric buses. Newman told the board PG&E had awarded $703,000 toward three buses and about $50,000 toward infrastructure; the full estimated cost is $1,278,000. "There is a shortfall in the funding. First Student will pick up the price difference," he said, adding that the arrangement would not require…
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