New busses hit the road for WRSD students
As the new school year comes into full swing, five new propane busses are hitting the road to carry Wild Rose School Division students to their schools.
The new busses are seen as a greener option, with each bus displacing 40,000 gallons of diesel and emit 150,000 fewer pounds of carbon dioxide over their lifetime. They are also quieter and require less maintenance, something WRSD Deputy Superintendent Greg Wedman says is good for safety as well as cost.
“With the busses being so quiet, it allows drivers to have a better idea of what’s going on inside and outside the bus, increasing safety. They require less oil changes, saving us in maintenance costs as well.”
The busses also perform better in cold conditions, allowing for a shorter start up for drivers.