The Mountain Line Transit Authority (MLTA) and Memphis Area Rapid Transit (MATA) are both enhancing their fleets with environmentally friendly buses.
### MLTA Showcases New Propane Buses
On September 17, MLTA unveiled five new ROUSH CleanTech propane light-duty buses in Morgantown, W.Va. MLTA CEO Maria Smith emphasized the agency’s commitment to eco-friendly choices in public transport and highlighted the benefits of propane as a clean fuel source. An onsite propane station was installed at no cost by Ferrellgas, allowing for significant fuel savings—about 40% less than gasoline and 50% less than diesel. The propane buses are noted for their cold-weather performance and have a range exceeding 350 miles per fueling.
### MATA Selects ENC for Clean Diesel Buses
Meanwhile, MATA has contracted ENC to deliver 32 AXESS® 40-foot clean diesel buses, aimed at replacing older vehicles and enhancing service reliability in Memphis. MATA is undergoing a substantial fleet renewal, addressing the need for modern, dependable transit options. With many buses exceeding 500,000 miles and over a decade old, this investment is part of a broader strategy to improve the transit system. MATA Trustee Rodrick Holmes and Memphis Mayor Paul Young both expressed the importance of these new buses for the community’s transit future.
