Friday, May 1, 2015
New propane-powered buses will be transporting students in the Council Rock School District in Newtown, Pa. beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. The school district recently approved a new contract with First Student (Cincinnati, Ohio) to provide transportation services for the next seven years. As part of the agreement, the company will replace the district’s current fleet with 150 propane-fueled buses.
“Not only will these propane buses provide significant savings each year for the district, the Newtown community will benefit from cleaner, healthier air,” said First Student area general manager Greg Gallagher. “We value our partnership with the Council Rock School District, and believe this tailored transportation solution will only strengthen the district’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact.”
First Student notes that propane buses average up to 50% less emissions than gasoline and diesel per gallon. Clean-burning engines and parts result in lower fuel and maintenance costs while providing a quieter ride for students. The new buses are expected to save the Council Rock School District up to $2.5 million in fuel costs over seven years. First Student has served the Council Rock School District since 2003 and provides school bus service to more than 14,000 students in the Newtown community. The U.S. Department of Education named the district a Green Ribbon School in 2014 for its environmental programs and efforts.
“Not only will these propane buses provide significant savings each year for the district, the Newtown community will benefit from cleaner, healthier air,” said First Student area general manager Greg Gallagher. “We value our partnership with the Council Rock School District, and believe this tailored transportation solution will only strengthen the district’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact.”
First Student notes that propane buses average up to 50% less emissions than gasoline and diesel per gallon. Clean-burning engines and parts result in lower fuel and maintenance costs while providing a quieter ride for students. The new buses are expected to save the Council Rock School District up to $2.5 million in fuel costs over seven years. First Student has served the Council Rock School District since 2003 and provides school bus service to more than 14,000 students in the Newtown community. The U.S. Department of Education named the district a Green Ribbon School in 2014 for its environmental programs and efforts.
