The Maryland Board of Public Works this week approved a $6.86 million contract to purchase eight new battery-electric, zero emission buses to serve travelers at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Designed and manufactured by New Flyer of America, the zero emission buses will feature 24 seats with luggage racks to comfortably accommodate airport passengers. The battery-electric shuttles provide a range of more than 200 miles per charge. Additional customer service features include USB charging ports.
The new electric buses are expected to be delivered to BWI in about a year.
“These innovative electric buses will reduce greenhouse emissions and operating costs, while also enhancing the passenger experience,” said Ricky Smith, BWI executive director. “The new buses represent an important step forward in our efforts to foster sustainability.”
