Tarrytown & Scarsdale Get $1.8M To Upgrade School Bus Fleet

TARRYTOWN/SCARSDALE, NY — Students in Westchester County will soon be getting sweet new rides to school, thanks in part to the EPA.

The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that it is investing $111 million to address polluted sites and put clean school buses on the roads across the state. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will provide the majority of this historic funding through two transformational programs. Nearly $96 million will be provided through EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebate program to replace existing school buses with cutting-edge, clean and electric models.

To further modernize New York’s school transportation, the EPA has selected 47 communities to benefit from rebates totaling about $95.7 million for the purchase of over 350 electric buses and five propane buses. The Clean School Bus Rebate program provides payments to eligible entities to subsidize buying zero-emission or clean school buses, fund the necessary charging infrastructure, and pay for related expenses like professional training. Recipients get the money upfront to ensure a smooth purchasing process.

The Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns will be receiving $1,020,000 to fund five buses.

The Scarsdale Union Free School District will be receiving $800,000 to fund four buses.

"Transitioning to a zero-emission school bus fleet not only represents our commitment to a greener future but shows our commitment to the health and well-being of the next generation. New York communities are benefiting from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments, including this substantial funding to help school districts make the switch to electric buses. Thank you to President Biden and our partners at the EPA for supporting New York's investments to reduce pollution and build healthy communities," Gov. Kathy Hochul said.