At Atlanta’s airport, in the state of Georgia, the new buses are already operational and have replaced the old diesel powered units that previously served the terminal’s park-ride lots. The initiative was boosted by the Clean Cities Atlanta petroleum reduction program, which awarded a USD 400,000-plus grant to convert Hartsfield-Jackson shuttles.
“Moving toward an all-CNG-fuelled shuttle bus fleet is another important step in reducing Hartsfield-Jackson’s overall carbon footprint, and it brings us closer to the ultimate goal of having 12 percent of the city’s fleet drive on alternative fuels,” said Aviation General Manager Louis Miller.
Furthermore, Bob Hope Airport in Burbank city has been testing a CNG-powered bus for a month and after finalizing the trial period commissioners may apply for federal funds to convert the rest of its fleet of 13 diesel buses. “This bus is quieter, more powerful and a much smoother ride,” said Fleet Supervisor Marco Rodriguez.
