School districts across the U.S. are increasingly moving towards electric school buses, and Sarasota is no different.
Across the country, the shift has been driven by a combination of factors, including environmental concerns, the potential for cost savings, and government funding opportunities, although noted the quieter nature of electric buses.
After receiving a grant from the Department of Environmental Protection grant in 2022, Sarasota’s school district has purchased six of 10 possible electric buses…