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A New Route Forward
Propane autogas buses are a trusted transportation solution across the country.
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A+ Fuel for School Transportation
School districts of all sizes are switching to propane autogas buses for the lowest total cost-of-ownership available. These savings could help schools afford more teachers, extracurricular activities, or anything else that directly supports students. Better yet, switching to propane autogas is easy and doesn't require school districts to modify their garage or repair facilities. Keep exploring to learn more.
Transforming Schoolyards with Propane
Hear from Boston Public Schools again, two years after it adopted propane autogas buses. Now, just over 40 percent of its fleet runs on propane autogas.
Smart Business Decision
This Chicago-area, family-owned bus contractor company shares why propane autogas works for its business and their clients.
Upgrading an Aging Fleet
Director of Transportation, Manuel Mendez, explains why his district decided to upgrade their fleet with propane autogas buses.
Proven Cold Weather Performance
Hear how propane autogas school buses are providing this district rock-solid reliability on cold mornings.
Decades of Benefits
Hear from a district that has been using propane buses for 35 years and is currently saving $1.3 million on fuel annually.
Great for the District and Kids
School officials explain why the savings, quieter operation, and decreased emissions of propane buses are better for their district and students alike.
No More Black Smoke
Fleet and Compliance Manager, Peter Crossan, describes the immediate benefits propane autogas school buses have brought to the city of Boston and its students.
Tailored for Buses
Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Jerry Bartee, explains how the school district’s 435 propane school buses make economical sense, in addition to providing reliability on cold weather days.
Transforming Schoolyards with Propane
Smart Business Decision
Upgrading an Aging Fleet
Proven Cold Weather Performance
Decades of Benefits
Great for the District and Kids
No More Black Smoke
Tailored for Buses
Easy Transition
West Virginia University School Bus Emissions Study
A research program with West Virginia University establishes propane‐fueled school buses as a leader in performance and lower exhaust emissions.
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INFOGRAPHIC: Propane autogas bus use and environmental impact by state
Across the U.S., school districts trust propane autogas buses for clean, cost-efficient performance. Explore the popularity of the fuel by state in this interactive map, and see how many NOx emissions your state could reduce by making the switch.
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The reason for using propane autogas was primarily the maintenance costs in diesels. Repairing the diesels was costing us a fortune. Propane vehicles have been a very easy system to work on. Roger Bannerman, Fleet Manager, Cook-Illinois Corporation
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How can propane buses help my school district meet emissions reduction goals?
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Propane autogas buses reduce up to 96 percent nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions compared to a diesel bus of the same vehicle make, according to a 2018 study by the West Virginia University Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines, and Emissions.
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How many propane autogas school buses are in operation in the U.S.?
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There are over 15,200 propane autogas school buses operating nationwide at more than 840 districts. View the map to see how many propane autogas buses are in operation and how many school districts and private contractors are operating propane autogas buses in your state.
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Why is propane considered a fuel-of-choice for school buses?
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School districts across the country rely on propane autogas because it's safe, quiet, and healthier for students in and around the bus. It also allows schools to save money on transportation costs; those cost savings can be used to directly impact students with more teachers, better programs, and additional classroom supplies and books.