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SFMTA board approves $9.96 million contract to buy six Solaris battery-electric buses
Summary
The SFMTA board approved a contract to buy six Solaris battery-electric buses (three 40-foot and three 60-foot) for up to $9,960,000, funded largely with Prop L and RM3 funds; staff said the purchase diversifies suppliers while protecting the agency from tariff risk and requiring contingency provisions.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency board approved a contract to procure six battery-electric buses from Solaris U.S. through a partnership with King County Metro at a not-to-exceed amount of $9,960,000.
Staff said the order — three 40-foot and three 60-foot battery-electric buses plus spare parts, special tools, manuals and training — is part of a broader fleet transition strategy to…
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