Special Olympics in Long Beach, CA, Taps Zero-Emission Buses

As the largest Special Olympics ever hosted takes place in the City of Long Beach the week of August 3rd, the transportation demands of moving 6,500 athletes is no walk in the park, but it is a bit “greener.”

One local resource tapped for the challenge is California’s Coach & Transit Bus manufacturer BYD Motors.

Noted Long Beach Community Foundation President & CEO, and 2015 Host Town Transportation Coordinator Marcelle Epley, “BYD stepped up majorly as one of our key supporters and their tremendous efforts made our athletes feel welcomed. We depended on them, and they came through 100%.”

At the Opening Ceremonies on Saturday evening presided over by First Lady Michelle Obama and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, BYD Motors President and CEO Stella Li commented, “BYD could not be more proud to be a transportation provider for the 2015 World Games. With athletes competing tomorrow we are happy to see our Zero-Emissions electric buses operating both here and now in service at LA Metro hopefully providing a cleaner environment for these magnificent athletes to compete in.”

Both the cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach have opted to purchase 100% battery-electric transit buses from BYD Motors in each of their latest procurements.

Category: General Update, Green