Monday, April 29, 2024

Electric battery commuter bus services abruptly suspended in Antelope Valley

Electric battery bus service in the Antelope Valley was abruptly suspended this week, causing a transit nightmare for commuters looking to get to work, school, doctors' appointments and more.

All transportation services using the Antelope Valley Transit Authority's fleet of MCI D45 battery-electric commuter coaches were halted on Tuesday "Out of an abundance of caution and for reasons outside of AVTA's control," officials stated.

Long-awaited hate crime trial begins in Orange County At least four critical commuter lines were affected by the suspension, including services to downtown Los Angeles, Century City, the San Fernando Valley and the TRANSporter service to Newhall.

The suspension does not affect AVTA's local service or the agency's use of any BYD zero-emission battery electric buses, transport officials said.

Fullscreen button An electric battery bus seen at the Antelope Valley Transit Center in Lancaster, California, on April 9, 2024, a day after local transit officials announced the abrupt suspension of at least four key commuter bus lines.

An electric battery bus seen at the Antelope Valley Transit Center in Lancaster, California, on April 9, 2024, a day after local transit officials announced the abrupt suspension of at least four key commuter bus lines.

Commuter Herber Ramirez said that while AVTA officials directed riders to take Metrolink trains, Metrolink officials are wary to let them on. 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/electric-battery-commuter-bus-services-abruptly-suspended-in-antelope-valley/ar-BB1lluZb

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