Barker School District receives over .7M for electric buses

NIAGARA, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Barker School District in Niagara County is being awarded over $4.7 million for 12 electric buses.The funding comes as p...

November 1, 2022
6:14 AM

NIAGARA, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Barker School District in Niagara County is being awarded over $4.7 million for 12 electric buses.The funding comes as part of the Enivronmental Protection Agency's 'Clean Bus Program' and President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.Throughout the state, 22 school districts received over $69 million for the program, totally 184 'clean school buses'.'Now more than ever, we must ensure New York's students have access to reliable and clean public transportation. By investing in clean and modern technology, we will reduce pollution and congestion throughout New York State, protect the health of our communities, and create new economic opportunities,' said Sen.

Katie Lane