The COMET said it was awarded $15.75 million to replace diesel buses

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The COMET said it was awarded $15.75 million to switch from diesel to diesel-electric hybrid buses.

The funding has been awarded through the Federal Transit Administration’s FY25-26 Low- or No-Emission Program, which will reportedly support the Transit Vehicle Replacement from Diesel to Diesel-Electric Hybrid Project.

This project will allow The COMET to replace diesel buses with diesel-electric hybrid buses.

“We are grateful to Representative Clyburn, Senator Graham, and the Federal Transit Administration for their support in helping us provide cleaner, more efficient service to the residents of the Midlands,” said Maurice Pearl, Executive Director/CEO of The COMET.

The hybrid buses require no additional infrastructure beyond The COMET’s existing facilities.

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