The Long Beach Transit unveiled 25 new hybrid buses in their fleet today, continuing a push in California to "go green."According to a press release, the new buses — which stand out because of their red-gold design and "rideHybrid" logo — will have a decreased amount of emission and will push the total number of LBT buses to 87.
Also, LBT said the additions were paid for largely with federal stimulus money
The added buses are said to be quieter compared to other 40-foot buses that are in the LBT fleet.
"Long Beach Transit is the first in the nation to introduce these new modern style buses into service. These buses offer our customers and our community, public transportation with a beautiful design of which they can be proud," Larry Jackson, president and CEO of LBT, said in the press release.
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Long Beach Transit
Photo (courtesy of Robert Grimmick and www.daily49er.com): A new gas-electric hybrid bus in downtown Long Beach.
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