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County approves repair of transit bus engine; commissioners flag aging fleet and replacement challenges

6440725 · October 21, 2025
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Summary

Becker County approved spending to replace an engine in a 2022 transit bus after negotiations with Ford Pro secured partial manufacturer contribution. Commissioners noted additional aging buses and impending higher repair costs across the fleet.

The Becker County Board approved a repair request to replace the engine in a 2022 county transit bus after negotiation with Ford Pro secured manufacturer cost-sharing.

Transit Director Kevin told the board the engine replacement estimate was in the $57,000–$60,000 range and that Ford agreed to cover roughly 55% of the cost after a customer-satisfaction review related to a…

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