Washington Opens Its First 100% Electric Bus Base in Tukwila
King County Metro and Seattle City Light have launched Washington’s first fully electric bus base, with charging capacity for 120 buses.
· AllSeattle
Washington’s first 100% electric bus base has opened in Tukwila through a partnership between King County Metro and Seattle City Light. The new facility, known as Tukwila Base, can support the charging and operation of 120 electric buses, making it one of the largest facilities of its kind in the country.
The project is designed to reduce vehicle emissions and noise while supporting more affordable and reliable public transportation. The facility uses carbon-neutral electricity supplied by Seattle City Light and will help Metro expand its zero-emission bus fleet.
Tukwila Base also provides a model for future transit electrification projects. The experience gained through its operation will help Metro and City Light plan additional facility upgrades and charging infrastructure across the region.
Source: Seattle City Light – Washington’s First Electric Bus Base