First Student deploys 13 electric school buses for Missouri school district

First Student deployed 13 electric school buses for El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools in Missouri, marking the district's transition to a fully electric fleet. This initiative, funded by the EPA's Clean School Bus Program, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 700,000 pounds annually. The new electric buses will replace older diesel buses, providing a cleaner, quieter, and safer ride for students. Superintendent Brad Steward highlighted the district's commitment to sustainability and innovative technologies. First Student plans to transition 30,000 diesel buses to electric by 2035.

Funding from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program covered the cost of El Dorado Springs’ electric school buses and charging stations. First Student has secured enough funding from the program to deploy around 1,200 buses for school districts across the US.