New York has pledged $200 million to help school districts buy electric buses, but local officials warn it barely scratches the surface, according to RochesterFirst.com. Districts like Greece CSD say the real cost to meet the 2035 electric bus mandate could top $150 million.
Greece has yet to purchase any electric buses, citing delays in infrastructure and utility coordination. Officials worry the financial burden could shift resources away from classrooms if more funding isn’t provided.
The new state money covers only a fraction of charger costs, and with inflation and labor costs rising, districts say expenses will climb even higher in the coming years.
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