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Board warned electrifying the district's bus fleet could cost about $30 million; officials to seek state help
Summary
District presenter Kelly told the board that a state mandate to electrify buses by 2035 and a 2027 ban on buying new diesel buses could require about $30M in vehicle replacements plus several million for chargers and utility upgrades; board members urged outreach to state legislators and noted operational concerns in cold, hilly conditions.
Kelly, presenting the district's electrification plan, told the Byram Hills Central School District Board that state regulation requires full conversion of school bus fleets to electric by 2035 and prohibits the purchase of new diesel buses after 2027. The report estimated capital replacement costs for the district's 70-bus fleet and associated infrastructure at roughly $30–34 million after incentives, with additional operating and maintenance expenses that could push total transition costs higher.
The district currently operates 37 Type A (smaller) buses and 21 Type C (full-size) buses, according to Kelly. She said real-world electric range falls…
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