Boston Public Schools this week received $35 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to expand its fleet of electric buses. With the grant, the district is closer to its goal of being fully electric by 2030.
Speaking to reporters outside the BPS bus lot in Dorchester on Thursday, Boston Latin Academy senior Paulina Mendes Javier said the expansion will improve the city.
“The adoption of electric buses is more than just a technological upgrade. It’s a commitment to cleaner air, quieter streets and a healthier environment for generations to come,” she said…