Electric bus maker facing complaints from Maine school districts is strapped for cash

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • December 7, 2024

The Canadian manufacturer of electric buses drawing complaints from several Maine school districts about mechanical and service problems is financially struggling and negotiating with creditors for more time to come up with cash. Winthrop, Vinalhaven and Yarmouth are among the districts reporting problems with electric school buses. The Maine Department of Education advised that Lion Electric Co. buses be parked until further inspections.