Electric buses continue to cause problems for Maine schools

KENNEBEC JOURNAL • December 2, 2024

Electric school buses supplied through a federal grant to several Maine school districts continue to have problems. The debate over the safety of the buses came up again at Winthrop Public Schools, which has four of the vehicles, after the Canadian manufacturer  Lion Electric recalled a part on the buses. It’s the latest issue the buses have had, as over the past year the Maine Department of Education urged the schools to sideline the buses. However, because of the conditions of the grant, the school district must continue using the buses or may be required to repay the grant amount.