STA Adds Collins Propane Powered Buses

Student Transportation of America Inc. (STA) is increasing their commitment to clean air for students nationwide with the purchase of 18 propane autogas school buses manufactured by Collins Bus Corporation. The NexBus units, which are expected to run 15,000 miles annually, are currently being delivered to two school districts in Pennsylvania, Hempfield and East Penn; they will be used to transport children to and from school on a daily basis and for  extracurricular trips.

Collins serves as the largest producer of Type-A buses in North America and leads the industry with alternative fuel options that meet the needs of their diverse customer base. The NexBus is built on a dual rear wheel GM chassis and is powered by a Liquid Propane Injection system by CleanFUEL USA. The product exhibits excellent cold weather starting, has an estimated range in excess of 300 miles, and is available in capacities up to 32 passengers.

Propane autogas is the third most widely used transportation fuel globally, behind gasoline and diesel, and is proven to be a more attractive option from an economic and environmental standpoint.

"We continue to add propane powered vehicles to our fleet thanks to the multiple advantages the fuel offers and we look forward to a long term relationship, including the suburb maintenance support offered by Collins Bus Corporation," says Denis Gallagher, CEO of parent company Student Transportation Inc. The buses are part of a large commitment by STA, which includes several additional states and hundreds of propane autogas buses.