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Students Freeze on Electric Buses Amid Heating Issues

12/25/2025

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Parents in western New York report that students are freezing during commutes on electric school buses.
Bus heaters draw power from the same electricity as the buses, draining battery capacity.
Some buses have broken down, causing delays.
Phil Johnson, the district superintendent, states that battery capacity is sufficient to support both routes and heating.
The district operates 23 electric buses alongside gasoline and diesel options.

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Story summary

Parents in western New York report that students are freezing during commutes on electric school buses.
Bus heaters draw power from the same electricity as the buses, draining battery capacity.
Some buses have broken down, causing delays.
Phil Johnson, the district superintendent, states that battery capacity is sufficient to support both routes and heating.
The district operates 23 electric buses alongside gasoline and diesel options.