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Milwaukee County Transit System set to introduce 1st battery-electric buses

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Thursday, March 11, that it has awarded a contract to the vendor who will build Milwaukee County’s first battery-electric buses. Nova Bus, a leading North American transportation manufacturer that’s part of the Volvo Group, will produce up to 15 all-electric LFSe+ buses for MCTS. The first 11 state-of-the-art vehicles will run exclusively on the upcoming East-West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line; four additional vehicles will be used along regular routes. Passengers who board these ultra-modern buses will enjoy a quiet ride, comfortable seating, USB charging ports, off-board fare collection, and a bike rack. Additionally, the new clean-air vehicles have several features that strengthen accessibility and improve the experience of riders with disabilities:

MCTS selects manufacturer for electric buses to be used on BRT route

MCTS selects manufacturer for electric buses to be used on BRT route Construction of $55 million BRT project slated for June start Share Image courtesy of MCTS The Milwaukee County Transit System has selected a vendor to build its first battery-electric buses, which will be used on the county s $55 million bus rapid-transit route. The contract is with Nova Bus, a Canadian… Want to Read More? Volvo Group.Nova Bus will produce up to 15 all-electric LFSe+ buses, according to a news release. The first 11 vehicles will run exclusively on the upcoming east-west BRT line, and four will be used on regular county bus routes.Each bus costs around $1.1 million, MCTS spokesperson Kristina Hoffman said in an email.“Alternative fuel buses represent the future of public transportation,” Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said in a statement. “We’re excited to transition towards greener, more sustainable, and more efficient transit for our community. Innovative technologies l

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