School Transportation

Propane school buses are safe, clean and economical and transport 1.3 million students daily.

Better Every Stop of the Way

Propane autogas school buses power the ultimate peace of mind for transportation officials and parents. Hundreds of districts across the U.S. are adopting propane autogas for proven safety, reduced emissions, and better savings.

Thousands of Schools Use Propane School Buses

With ultra-low emissions and lower expenses, propane school buses power the ultimate peace of mind for more than 1,000 districts across the U.S.

Clean

94% reduction in NOx and zero harsh fumes or smoke.

Cost-Effective

50% savings in per gallon fuel costs and up to 50% savings in maintenance costs with the most affordable, flexible fueling infrastructure of any fuel type.

Reliable

Range of up to 350 miles on a single fueling, quick cabin warm-up and zero cold start issues.

Propane Can Do That: School Transportation

Propane autogas is powering cleaner, quieter buses for 22,000 students.

Transforming Schoolyards with Propane

Hear from Boston Public Schools again, two years after it adopted propane autogas buses. Now, just over 40 percent of its fleet runs on propane autogas.

Good for Students, Good for Business

This Chicago-area, family-owned bus contractor company shares why propane autogas works for its business and their clients.

Upgrading an Aging Fleet

Director of Transportation, Manuel Mendez, explains why his district decided to upgrade their fleet with propane autogas buses.

Proven Cold Weather Performance

Hear how propane autogas school buses are providing this district rock solid reliability on cold mornings.

Decades of Benefits

Hear from a district that has been using propane buses for 35 years and is currently saving $1.3 million on fuel annually.

Great for the District and Kids

School officials explain why the savings, quieter operation, and decreased emissions of propane buses are better for their district and students alike.

No More Black Smoke

Fleet and Compliance Manager, Peter Crossan, describes the immediate benefits propane autogas school buses have brought to the city of Boston and its students.

Easy Transition

Director of Transportation, Ron Latko, discusses how training for Mesa Public Schools' employees and the installation of the propane tanks went off like clockwork.
Propane Can Do That: School Transportation
Transforming Schoolyards with Propane
Good for Students, Good for Business
Upgrading an Aging Fleet
Proven Cold Weather Performance
Decades of Benefits
Great for the District and Kids
No More Black Smoke
Easy Transition

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School Transportation

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School Transportation

Propane autogas is classified by the EPA as a clean alternative fuel. It helps school districts reduce emissions while saving on fuel and maintenance in ways diesel can’t, and it offers the lowest total cost of ownership of any fuel type.

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Storage and Distribution

Propane autogas offers many smart, affordable fueling solutions for school districts, including on-site, mobile or public stations. Many districts work with a propane supplier to drive installation costs down to near-zero and lock-in low per-gallon pricing.

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The economic, safety and environmental benefits of propane-powered school buses were major selling points. Those benefits made it a simple decision for us to choose propane because everyone wins. We’ve received great feedback from the community about this change. Chris Walls, (former) director of transportation, Kansas City Public Schools (Missouri)
Our district is excited about our new propane buses’ cost-saving benefits to help meet budgets and emissions-reducing benefits that are better for student health and the environment. Dennis Siebenmorgen, transportation director, Fort Smith Public Schools (Arkansas)
$3,700 savings per propane school bus, equals a net savings of $1.2 million dollars over time. That equates to 20 classroom teachers including salary and benefits. Every dollar we can save on the operation side we can reinvest in teachers. Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr., superintendent, School District of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania)
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