County Rolls Out First Four Electric Buses

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich officially launched the County’s first four Ride On electric buses with a ceremonial ‘plug-in’ event in Rockville. He was joined by County Council President Sidney Katz, Council Transportation and Environment Committee Chair Tom Hucker, Department of General Services Director David Dise and Department of Transportation Director Chris Conklin. The buses, which are approximately four to five times more efficient than diesel buses, went into service on Sept. 4. A $1.75 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission Competitive Program helped fund purchase of the buses. Press Release