The future of public transportation has officially hit the road in the High Desert of Southern California. Victor Valley Transit Authority’s (VVTA – Hesperia, CA) new hydrogen fuel cell electric buses are now carrying passengers as the agency begins the phased introduction of 13 zero-emission buses into regular revenue service.
The hydrogen fuel cell buses are currently being deployed on routes throughout the VVTA system, including Route 15, which connects the Victor Valley Transportation Center (VVTC) with San Bernardino, Fontana, and California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB).
“This is an exciting moment for VVTA because our investment in hydrogen technology is no longer something we’re simply planning for; it’s here, and our passengers are starting to benefit from this today,” VVTA CEO Rod Goldman said. “These buses represent our commitment to providing safe and reliable transportation while continuing to embrace technologies that make public transit cleaner, more efficient, and more sustainable for the areas we serve.”
VVTA officially unveiled its 13 hydrogen fuel cell electric buses during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 14, celebrating the arrival of the new vehicles and the infrastructure and technology needed to support their operation. The event brought together regional, state, and federal transportation leaders and representatives from industry partners including New Flyer, Ballard Power Systems, and Linde…