Ride the bus toward better health for our planet, our communities and our economy

Electric school bus fleets steer the way to cleaner air and broad economic benefits

When you replace diesel school bus fleets with zero-emission electric vehicles, you make big contributions toward health, economic growth and the viability of our national infrastructure. The Electric School Bus Coalition (ESBC) unites bus manufacturers, electric utilities, NGOs and material providers to move these priorities forward. With nearly half a million school buses on U.S. roads, zero-emission replacements can have a huge impact.

Advantages of electric buses

Cleaner Air

Pollution poses many health risks, especially for young children. In New York City alone, 46,000 diesel buses emit 2.9 million tons of carbon dioxide annually.

Reduced use of fossil fuels

Electric buses minimize fuel use on our roads, and each can save school districts nearly $2,000 per year in fuel costs.

Economic growth

All of the four major bus manufacturers that serve North America build in North America and add to the manufacturing economy.

Global competitiveness

By 2025, the global market for electric school buses is projected to grow 19% each year, to $32 billion by the end of 2025.

Electric grid support

An electric bus fleet can help support the case for more e-vehicle infrastructure and manage North American electrical grid use, charging during low-cost hours.

Longer service life and reduced operating costs

Electric school buses cost 60% less to operate and maintain than diesel buses.
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In the U.S. alone, 480,000 buses carry more than 25 million children to school
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The U.S. school bus fleet is 2.5 times larger than any other form of mass transit
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55% of U.S. public school students ride the bus to school
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Pollution levels inside diesel buses average 5-10 times higher than in the neighborhoods they travel

What we support

Help clear the air for a better future. Contact us for more information on how you can be a part of the move to electric school buses.

John Hipchen, Executive Director