NFTA to purchase 10 battery-electric buses as part of effort to improve air quality
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced Friday it has agreed to purchase 10 battery-electric buses from New Flyer of America Inc. as part of its effort to improve air quality for all.
The buses will cost $10.1 million dollars and are expected to be delivered in 2022.
The NFTA says the agreement includes an option to purchase up to 140 additional buses over a five-year period.
âThe purchase of the buses will help reduce Western New Yorkâs carbon footprint,â said NFTA Executive Director Kim Minkel. This is a major step forward for us and a move in alignment with Governor Andrew M. Cuomoâs ongoing commitment for statewide clean energy. We are grateful to our elected officials, like Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senator Tim Kennedy, Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes, the entire WNY delegation
NFTA K9s making the trip to Tampa to help with Super Bowl LV
Officer Clifford, K9 Harvey, Officer Capozzi and K9 Dok will assist with explosive detection during their stay there. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 8:25 AM EST February 7, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. Security at Super Bowl LV will be getting a little help from WNY.
Officers and K9s from the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority are making the trip to Tampa as part of the security detail at the Super Bowl.
Officer Clifford, K9 Harvey, Officer Capozzi and K9 Dok will assist with explosive detection during their stay there.
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