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Transportation budget review highlights EV buses, charging costs, driver shortages and route‑navigation tech
Summary
Transportation staff presented a FY26 budget with a reduced fuel forecast, line items for EV charging, an evaluation of EV operating costs, plans to acquire route‑navigation tablets for drivers, and continuing recruitment challenges for bus drivers and substitutes.
The Powhatan County Schools transportation director presented a FY26 budget that reduced the vehicle fuel forecast and set aside funds for EV charging, route‑navigation technology, increased parts and vehicle replacement costs, and continuing driver recruitment needs.
Key numbers and proposals in the presentation: the division set vehicle fuel at $600,000 for FY26 (down from prior levels), increased vehicle…
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