"Capital Metro’s leadership admits that the electrification goal was overly ambitious, primarily due to the slow rollout of e-bus chargers at route ends, hindering operations."
"The uncertainty surrounding service and reliability has emerged as hundreds of buses sit unused, ultimately delaying service expansions needed for the high levels of ridership post-pandemic."
"Issues with Proterra buses have become evident, with reports from transit agencies highlighting mechanical failures occurring far more frequently than with traditional diesel buses."
"With the warranties paused during the storage of the electric buses, Capital Metro is facing significant challenges in maintenance and future operations planning."
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