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Commission accepts VW settlement grant to buy 10 buses; staff warned of potential cost risks during 18‑month build
Summary
The Wausau Transit Commission voted to accept a Volkswagen settlement grant and purchase 10 buses. Staff said the Gillig quote is $601,700 per bus and the grant covers up to $640,000 per bus; commissioners noted fleet age and the possibility of price changes during the 18-month build.
The Wausau Transit Commission voted to accept a Volkswagen settlement grant from the state of Wisconsin and authorize purchase of 10 buses, with the transit staff presenting cost estimates and fleet-need context.
Ron, transit department staff, said the vendor quote he received listed a baseline price of $601,700 per bus and that the grant provides up to $640,000 per bus, leaving a $38,000 cushion per vehicle. He told commissioners the bus build would begin roughly 18 months after order and said tariffs or supply changes could change final costs. "I panicked a bit because it said, you know, this could…
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