New Electric Bus Helps Copiague Kick Off School Year With A Clean Start

Copiague Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Bannon and Assistant Superintendent Peter Michaelson (left) join Educational Bus Transportation President Sean Corr to welcome the new electric bus to Copiague schools.

A new electric bus offering zero emissions is coming to the Copiague Public School District thanks to Educational Bus Transportation, which provides transportation services to the district. The first of its kind on Long Island, the bus offers seating capacity for 25 students and will be in service to begin the school year.

“We are proud to be the first district on Long Island to make such a major commitment to the environment and to cleaner air for our students,” announced Copiague Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Bannon. “Thanks to Educational Bus Transportation, our district will benefit from an all-electric vehicle that is sustainable, safe, and efficient. We look forward to making the environment a better place now and for our next generation of students.”

According to Educational Bus Transportation President Sean Corr, the new bus has a range of up to 120 miles before requiring charging and is the first Department of Transportation-approved electric school bus put in service in New York State.

“The new bus appealed to us because it is built right here in New York State and performs all the same functions as a traditional bus without generating emissions,” Corr explained. “In addition, it provides a quieter ride for passengers, reduces fuel expenses by using low-cost electricity, and offers significantly reduced service and maintenance costs. Superintendent Bannon and Assistant Superintendent Peter Michaelson should be commended for being so open and receptive to our proposal for including this innovative vehicle in our fleet of buses serving the district. It’s a significant first step towards alternative transportation that embraces today’s clean technology.”

In addition to Copiague, Educational Bus Transportation provides school bus transportation to a number of districts throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. A member of The Trans Group, LLC (Spring Valley, NY), Educational Bus Transportation has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for its commitment to the operation of school buses that leave less of a footprint on the environment.

With more than 1,700 employees, The Trans Group operates over 1,200 school and public transit buses in lower New York State and Long Island. The company is actively involved in the school bus industry on a state and national level. For more information, please visit www.thetransgroup.com.