US: Clean Energy will build refuelling point to serve Ohio’s natural gas bus fleet

SARTA has chosen Clean Energy Fuels to develop and operate the station, expected to open by the end of the year, which will also serve other NGVs operating in the area. “Across the United States, we are partnering with many leading public transit agencies like SARTA to reliably fuel over 5,500 buses daily nationwide,” said Clean Energy’s Chief Marketing Officer James Harger.

Moreover, SARTA’s CEO Kirt Conrad said: “By switching at least half our fleet over the next two years to CNG buses, it will allow us to reduce our fuel costs by over USD 300,000. SARTA can also begin using a domestic fuel source and reduce carbon emissions. In addition, we are proud to be the first in Stark County to provide a public CNG fuelling station.”

In October 2006, SARTA was recognized as the “Most Outstanding Public Transportation System” in the United States among agencies of similar size. This national award is given annually by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) to public transportation systems that have demonstrated achievement in efficiency and effectiveness in deploying transit services.

Source: Clean Energy Fuels