Texas School Bus Fleets Represent Case Studies In Propane Autogas Success

Texas school district fleets operating propane autogas buses are benefiting from the recent "fiscal cliff" bill, which includes the extension of expired alternative fuel tax credits. Schools already cutting costs with autogas are now saving even more money by recouping 50 cents per gallon through 2013, and retroactively to 2012.

Texas schools have struggled in the wake of the roughly $5.4 billion state budget cut to public education funding last session. Many districts switched buses to run on propane autogas as a way to cut costs, and these tax extensions offer additional financial relief.

Districts such as Dallas County Schools (DCS) have already saved millions on fuel costs with autogas buses, which also significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and harmful pollutants, compared to gasoline or diesel buses.

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