El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools, in partnership with First Student, has become the first school district in Missouri to transition its entire fleet of regular education bus routes to electric. These Missouri electric school buses aim to provide a cleaner, quieter ride for students, El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools said.

Zero Emissions

“With zero emissions, improved air quality and reduced noise pollution, the deployment of these electric school buses will have an immediate, positive impact on the community,” said First Student Head of Electrification Kevin Matthews. “We appreciate the partnership from El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools to enhance the bus-riding experience for students.”

The electric school buses will replace 13 diesel buses in the district’s fleet. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions by more than 700,000 pounds annually.

Sustainable Initiatives Setting a Positive Example

“The transition to electric school buses demonstrates our commitment to sustainable initiatives and support for innovative technologies,” said El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools Superintendent Brad Steward. “These electric school buses will benefit the well-being of our students and the community.”

EPA Funding Drives Missouri Electric School Buses Adoption

Funding from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program covered the cost of the electric buses and charging stations. First Student has secured funding from the program to deploy approximately 1,200 electric school buses across the United States.

Missouri Electric School Buses Commitment

First Student has committed to transitioning 30,000 of its diesel buses to electric by 2035. The company currently operates more than 400 electric school buses throughout North America and is nearing 5 million miles of service with electric buses.