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Electric buses will play key transportation role in LA Games
Partnership with Highland Electric Fleets continues the mayor’s efforts to prepare for the Games and build a greener future that Angelenos will benefit from.
Los Angeles has announced a partnership with Highland Electric Fleets to deploy yellow school buses to help minimise the environmental impacts of hosting the LA28 Olympic Games.
For the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, 500 zero-emission, electric school buses from local districts that would otherwise take a break from their routes during the summer will be repurposed to assist in transport operations during the Games.
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Mayor Karen Bass and organising committee LA28 are committed to minimising the environmental footprint of Games operations and delivering a sustainable event that leaves a lasting positive impact on Los Angeles.
“This partnership is a perfect example of what the 2028 Games are about – bringing together existing resources and demonstrating sustainable solutions while leaving a lasting impact for Angelenos,” said mayor Bass. “I want to thank Highland Electric Fleets and LA28 for their continued collaboration and efforts to deliver a successful and sustainable Games.”
This partnership continues the administration’s efforts to prepare for the Games and build a greener Los Angeles that Angelenos will benefit from for decades to come.
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“Highland Electric Fleets is honoured to partner with LA28 to deliver one of the largest deployments of electric school buses ever assembled for a global sporting event,” said Duncan McIntyre, CEO of Highland Electric Fleets.
“Together, we’re proving that electrification can meet the demands of the biggest stage in sports while delivering zero-emission transportation solutions and inspiring ways of thinking differently around transportation and infrastructure.”
Since taking office, mayor Bass has sought to move Los Angeles forward to ensure that the celebration and positive impact of the Games reaches visitors and Angelenos across the city. The Games will also produce a lasting legacy for Angelenos for decades to come, and young Angelenos are already benefiting from the 2028 Games.
“We’re proving that electrification can meet the demands of the biggest stage in sports while delivering zero-emission transportation solutions and inspiring ways of thinking differently around transportation and infrastructure”
More than one million individuals have enrolled in PlayLA, a programme that offers youth and adaptive sports at low cost for kids across Los Angeles thanks to funding from the 2028 Games.
The City has also underlined its commitment to ensuring that the delivery and legacy of the Games are inclusive of people with disabilities, including by signing an official Games Host City Accessibility Commitment. In addition, it has developed and overseen the implementation of a Games Accessibility Plan and has appointed the City’s first-ever accessibility chief within the Office of Major Events.
Mayor Bass has also signed a memorandum of understanding with Oklahoma City mayor David Holt focused on innovation and coordination as both mayors commit to delivering incredible experiences for residents, fans, and athletes that will continue benefiting their cities for generations to come.
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