Earlier this year, GoTriangle unveiled new Mission and Vision statements. The public transportation agency’s new Mission is: “Connecting people and the region with high-quality transit.” GoTriangle’s Vision is: “To be our region’s trusted mobility partner.” A key part in achieving both of those statements is by offering the region’s riders modern, safe and reliable vehicles. In that vein, GoTriangle is pleased to announce that it has added more than 20 new vehicles to its fleet, including 15 new buses.
The new GoTriangle vehicles include:
- 10 diesel buses
- 5 Battery Electric Buses (BEB)
- 4 Light Transit Vehicles (LTV)
- 3 Support Vehicles
“These replacement vehicles allow us to transition from older buses that have served us well,” said Chief of Operations Vinson Hines Jr. “In addition, the diesel buses are designed for lower emissions, while the BEBs feature zero emissions, meaning we are upgrading not just our fleet from a reliability standpoint, but also from a stewardship standpoint.”
GoTriangle maintains a working fleet of 74 buses, and these 15 new vehicles replace 15 older buses that are being decommissioned.
In addition to increased reliability, these new buses offer features and benefits to both GoTriangle riders and operators. For riders, the new diesel buses feature more charging ports and rear door barrier shields; for operators, more robust barrier doors offer an additional level of security. The GoTriangle maintenance staff will also appreciate an upgrade in seating materials to help resist dirt and stains – making for easier (and faster) cleaning.
The funding for these new buses come from a mix of federal and county (Durham, Orange and Wake) funding sources.
“These are necessary investments if we are to be our region’s trusted mobility partner,” said Hines. “Welcoming new vehicles goes a long way in accomplishing that.”