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Elizabeth district outlines fleet upgrades, announces $3.889 million EPA grant for electric buses
Summary
Transportation director presented a department overview including fleet counts, new GPS and AI camera systems and an EPA grant of about $3,889,000 to buy five 54‑seat and four 20‑seat electric buses plus charging stations, with first deliveries expected in spring.
The Elizabeth Public Schools transportation department told the school board on Jan. 22 that it has modernized routing, installed live GPS tracking and AI dash cameras, and will receive a federal EPA grant to convert part of its fleet to electric buses.
"Under the EPA grant, the EBOE is going to receive approximately $3,889,000 representing 100% grant funding to acquire five electric 54‑seater type C school buses and four electric 20‑seater type B school buses," Director of Transportation Mike Riccio (introduced as Mr. Rijo) said. He added the grant also covers charging stations and…
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