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Council approves single battery-electric bus purchase; city compares diesel equivalent cost
Summary
As part of the consent calendar, council approved a purchase agreement with Gillig LLC for one battery-electric bus; transportation staff noted a diesel equivalent would cost about $700,000.
The council approved the consent-calendar purchase agreement (Resolution No. 76, Series of 2025) between the City of Aspen and Gillig LLC for one battery-electric bus, purchased in coordination with a larger Rafta bus procurement to achieve economies of scale. Transportation staff (Lynn) told council that a diesel bus with comparable options would cost roughly $700,000, making the electric option more expensive up front but favorable on fuel-cost and emissions over time.
Council members asked about lifecycle fuel costs and potential grant or program-level offsets; staff said the electric bus reduces diesel fuel purchases and aligns with the city’s decarbonization goals. The consent calendar passed by roll call.
