San Antonio Business Journal says VIA’s clean-fuel vehicles are reshaping the region
SAN ANTONIO (Nov. 13, 2017) – As the end of the year approaches, the San Antonio Business Journal’s newsroom staff took time to discuss the projects and changes it is most looking forward to in the coming year. These projects and initiatives have the potential to reshape San Antonio in large and small ways.
VIA was recognized on the list for its focus on environmentally sustainable mobility, primarily with it new Compressed Natural Gas vehicles, but also with the installation of solar power bus shelters.
VIA began converting its entire fleet to CNG buses earlier this year with a rollout of the first of 270 buses to be operating by the end of 2017. An additional 270 buses will replace existing vehicles over the following three years. The new CNG buses reduce nitrogen-oxide emissions by 97 percent.
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