Greater Cleveland RTA working to replace old buses [Video]

GCRTA tries to replace 20 to 30 vehicles a year, according to Mike Schipper, deputy general manager of engineering and project management. Schipper explained that the $4.2 million will be part of a larger order of 40 buses, which will replace older buses. 

“As we replace older buses, the newer buses are more reliable, they certainly have all the latest features in terms of our passenger information systems, but the big thing is reliability because the buses we’re replacing are 13 to 14 years old,” he said.

Half of the buses are expected to arrive next year with 20 more arriving in 2026. This funding will cover about five or six of the new buses. 

“Our mission is to connect the community, so our services span the entire Cuyahoga County area,” Schipper said. “The people we’re serving are …