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90% of kids who ride school buses are breathing diesel pollution. |
We have a chance
to do something about it.
to do something about it.
- 95% of US school buses are diesel.
- Half are so old, they lack pollution controls and exhaust builds up inside the cabin.
- Clean electric school buses have a range of over 100 miles.
- Each electric bus saves a school $3,000 a year in fuel and maintenance
- Electric school buses are working in California, Massachusetts, Vermont, Oregon and NY.
The VW Settlement
As a penalty for cheating on emissions tests, Volkswagen is paying states millions of dollars to fund projects that decrease diesel pollution. Those funds can be used to replace our oldest dirtiest diesel school buses with clean electric ones. Ask your elected officials to make this a priority.
As a penalty for cheating on emissions tests, Volkswagen is paying states millions of dollars to fund projects that decrease diesel pollution. Those funds can be used to replace our oldest dirtiest diesel school buses with clean electric ones. Ask your elected officials to make this a priority.
Join Parents Taking Action
Find out what your state is doing with its VW funds
If your state doesn't have a plan yet, sign a petition to your governor.
Join the Clean Rides 4 Kids Campaign
Find out what your state is doing with its VW funds
If your state doesn't have a plan yet, sign a petition to your governor.
Join the Clean Rides 4 Kids Campaign
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