Aren’t natural gas buses too expensive to be practical?
A. A natural gas school bus initially costs $30,000 – $40,000 more than a diesel bus. This initial investment is often recouped by school districts, which benefit from lower maintenance and operational costs. There are also federal funds and funding in some states and local districts to offset the cost of investing in cleaner technologies. More important, investing in cleaner vehicles pays off in reduced asthma rates, fewer hospital visits, lower cancer rates, less absenteeism, and healthier children.
