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Averill Park board debates electric-bus mandate; members favor caution, suggest pilot
Summary
Board members expressed concern about costs, infrastructure and service reliability for mandated electric buses and gave staff directional guidance to pursue information and letters of intent rather than an immediate full purchase.
Board members told staff they are wary of committing to a full electric-bus purchase while the district faces large budget uncertainties and supply-chain/backlog issues.
Staff explained the procurement process: districts often must sign letters of intent to enter manufacturers' queues and can access vouchers and incentives that reduce vehicle purchase prices but do not always cover charger installation or full infrastructure…
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