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A black, white, and light purple graphic with an image of a BAE Systems hybrid electric bus and text reading "Re-Examining Hybrid Buses in Transit."
ArticlesJanuary 19, 2026

Why Some Transit Agencies Are Re-Examining Hybrid Buses

As zero-emission goals advance, hybrid buses remain part of fleet strategies, offering reliability and operational flexibility.

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A side view of a blue and green battery electric SEPTA bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 6, 2025

FTA Launches Inquiry Into Storage of Electric Buses at Philadelphia’s SEPTA, Citing Multiple Battery Fires

The inquiry follows many battery fire incidents in decommissioned electric buses with lithium-ion batteries in storage.

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Rendering of a Xcelsior CNG 40-ft. transit bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 31, 2025

NFI Subsidiary New Flyer Awarded 46 Bus Order From Las Vegas RTC

The order for low-emission Xcelsior CNG buses deepens RTC’s decades-long partnership with NFI, advancing cleaner, smarter transit in Southern Nevada.

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The ribbon cutting ceremony for the SacRT grant
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 4, 2024

SacRT Celebrates Federal Grant for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses

The Sacramento Regional Transit District has received a $77 Million Federal Grant for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses, Maintenance Facility Modernization, and Workforce Development.

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The groundbreaking ceremony for the Oceanside Hydrogen Fueling Station
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 30, 2024

NCTD Breaks Ground on Hydrogen Fueling Station

Station will continue to push the North County Transit District’s efforts toward a fully zero-emission bus and rail fleet.

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Cincinnati Metro Hybrid Bus
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 22, 2024

Cincinnati Metro Receives $8M in Grant Funding

$8 Million grant for Hybrid-Electric Buses awarded to Cincinnati Metro, allowing purchase of ten new buses.

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A bus parked at an electric vehicle charging station.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 4, 2024

California Energy Project Launches Second Round of Transit Set-Aside Lane

Up to $15 million available in zero-emission charging and hydrogen infrastructure incentives.

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Newsby Louis PrejeanJanuary 9, 2024

NVTC Discusses How New Strategic Plan Will Help Zero-Emission Bus Transitions

NVTC's Ann McGrane discussed the agency's Northern Virginia Zero-Emission Bus Strategic Plan and how the agency is moving forward with its emissions efforts.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 5, 2023

Stantec Lands Design Services Contract for New ZEB Facility

The Durham Region Transit Thornton Facility in Oshawa, Ontario will support a fleet of 215 zero-emission buses to be stored, operated, maintained, and serviced on location.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 30, 2023

New Report Shows Importance of Investing in Zero Emission Buses

The new projections, developed with consultants Steer, set out several scenarios for investing in ZEBs as well as bus priority.

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