AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Augusta Transit will be hosting a ribbon cutting for the official launch into regular service of battery electric buses.

It's the first transit agency in the CSRA with electric transit buses.

This is all a part of Green Augusta initiative, transitioning twenty percent of its non emergency vehicles to zero emission by 2030.

There will be five battery electric transit buses used in Augusta, providing cleaner air, lower operating cost, better performance and improved riding experiences.

The drivers are specifically trained to drive these buses for more efficient battery use.

Augusta Transit's deputy director says the buses won't run out of battery because they are monitored at all times.

"It's monitored in real time. I'd be up to monitor it. We have dispatch staff w

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