Bibb County District Orders 15 Blue Bird Electric Buses and Chargers
Bibb County School District will deploy 15 Blue Bird Type C electric school buses with charging infrastructure from Highland Electric Fleets, marking its first fleet electrification step. These buses run up to four times quieter than diesel, promise lower maintenance costs and could reduce pediatric asthma risk for 1,500 students.
1. Order and Deployment
Bibb County School District has contracted Blue Bird Corporation to deliver 15 Type C electric school buses, complemented by charging infrastructure installed and managed by Highland Electric Fleets at the district’s bus depot.
2. Operational and Health Benefits
The electric buses operate up to four times quieter than diesel models, lower maintenance costs due to fewer moving parts, and eliminate tailpipe emissions that can contribute to pediatric asthma and poor air quality for 1,500 students.
3. Significance for Blue Bird
This order underscores Blue Bird’s leadership in zero-emission school transportation, adding to the company’s more than 25,000 alternative-powered buses in service and strengthening its electrification revenue stream in North America.