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North Penn committee approves RFP for transportation study amid concerns about propane fleet and EV readiness
Summary
The finance committee approved an RFP for a transportation‑department study to evaluate routing, fleet size, replacement cycles and the future of the district's split propane/diesel fleet. Administration cited contractor feedback that propane bus supply is concentrated and said EV technology and infrastructure are not yet feasible for the district’s long runs.
The North Penn School District finance committee voted on March 3 to send a request for proposals for a transportation study as the district’s contract with First Student nears expiration and the district works through fleet planning tied to the high‑school project.
Administration explained the RFP will evaluate the district’s split fleet (propane and diesel), routing efficiencies, age and replacement cycles and whether bringing…
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