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MTA’s Electric Bus Dream Hits Snags | New York City News
New York’s push for a zero-emission bus fleet by 2040 is hitting major snags—electric buses are breaking down too often, forcing the MTA to pause orders and slash deployment. Originally pledged in 2018 with a $12 billion price tag and plans to replace 6,000 buses, the project now faces reliability failures: 75 electric buses operate less than half the time expected, jeopardizing daily service for over a million riders. While the MTA pivots toward hybrids, natural gas, and hydrogen tech, the core challenge remains: can electric buses deliver on durability? The struggle isn’t unique to New…
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