“We’re excited to transition towards greener, more sustainable and more efficient transit for our community. “Alternative fuel buses represent the future of public transportation,” said Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. Because battery-electric buses are nearly silent when operating at low speeds, exterior and interior chimes will sound when the vehicle slows to under three miles per hour to ensure that passengers who are blind or low vision know the bus is approaching a stop.Each bus is equipped with a QUANTUM Self-Securement system, allowing passengers who use mobility devices to secure themselves independently, in addition to traditional driver-operated securement equipment.Riders who use mobility devices (or any rider, regardless of their ability) can enter the bus through the front or back door thanks to wider aisles and level boarding via new BRT platforms.Additionally, the new clean-air vehicles have several features that strengthen accessibility and improve the experience of riders with disabilities:

Passengers who board these buses will enjoy a quiet ride, comfortable seating, USB charging ports, off-board fare collection and a bike rack. The first 11 vehicles will run exclusively on the upcoming East-West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line four additional vehicles will be used along regular routes.

Nova Bus will produce up to 15 all-electric LFSe+ buses for MCTS.

Nova Bus has been awarded a contract from the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to build Milwaukee County's first battery-electric buses.

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