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School District Struggles with Electric Bus Challenges

12/22/2025

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The Lake Shore Central School District in Western New York faces challenges as the state requires all-electric school buses for purchases by 2027.
Parents report students arriving home cold after heat is cut to conserve battery power.
Buses have broken down, leaving students stranded in cold weather.
Phil Johnson, Superintendent of Lake Shore Central School District, says routes will ensure heating remains within battery capacity.

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Story summary

The Lake Shore Central School District in Western New York faces challenges as the state requires all-electric school buses for purchases by 2027.
Parents report students arriving home cold after heat is cut to conserve battery power.
Buses have broken down, leaving students stranded in cold weather.
Phil Johnson, Superintendent of Lake Shore Central School District, says routes will ensure heating remains within battery capacity.