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Township approves federally funded purchase of 25 commuter buses, $24.3 million

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors · November 19, 2025
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Summary

The Woodlands Township board authorized a $24.3 million contract with Motor Coaches Industries (MCI) for 25 commuter buses (delivery expected by Sept. 2026); staff said the purchase is 100% federally funded through the Houston-Galveston Area Council, requiring no local tax dollars.

The Woodlands Township on Nov. 19 authorized staff to execute a manufacturing contract for 25 new commuter buses to modernize the Willis Express fleet.

Ruth Ann Haught, director of transportation and infrastructure, told the board staff ran a competitive request for proposals and received a single responsive bid from Motor Coaches Industries (MCI), the only U.S. manufacturer able to meet federal Buy…

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