MTA Shifts to CNG Buses for Now | New York City News

The MTA’s all-electric bus dream is on pause as they pivot to 650 new CNG buses—cleaner, quieter, and more reliable than aging diesel models—to deliver faster service now. While electric tech remains immature and current EVs operate at just 60% uptime, the agency stays committed to its 2040 zero-emission goal, planning to still buy 500 zero-emission buses and build charging infrastructure. This major fleet upgrade, the largest since 2013, comes amid a $12 billion electrification plan—and with flood risks factored into depot placement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c8e5145dc41fa44