With High Gas Prices, Newport News Swapping Out More Diesel School Buses for Propane-Fueled Ones
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As gas prices hold steady at record highs, school divisions across Virginia are replacing diesel-run school buses with buses that rely on alternative fuel. Over at Newport News Public Schools, propane buses make for a quieter ride, a cleaner ride — and lately, a cheaper ride. The division’s transportation director, Shay Coates, said rising gas prices mean diesel buses cost twice as much to fill up as propane buses.
