CTA unveils first public transit battery electric bus in Mississippi

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) – For the primary time within the state’s historical past, Mississippi will provide public transportation within the type of an electric-powered bus.

On Earth Day, April 22 at 10 a.m., the Coast Transit Authority’s unveiling of Mississippi’s first battery electrical bus will happen on the Gulfport Transit Middle. Audio system will embody Gulfport mayor Billy Hewes in addition to Biloxi mayor Andrew Gilich.

“That is the following degree of autos Coast Transit Authority will make the most of to protect this lovely setting all of us take pleasure in on the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” mentioned Kevin Coggin, Govt Director of CTA. “We’re grateful for our partnership with Mississippi Energy to deliver this thrilling, new addition to our fleet.”

This Battery Electrical Bus, manufactured by Gillig, is zero-emission and 35-feet lengthy. Funding was made doable by grants from the U.S. Division of Transportation, Mississippi Energy, and the CTA. This unveiling is open to the general public with free parking on the CTA parking storage situated on the Gulfport Transit Middle.

For extra info together with bus routes, name 228-896-8080, go to www.coasttransit.com, or go to the CTA Fb or Instagram web page.

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