Trends


Challenges that are faced by operations that use multiple fuels in their bus fleets.


with the Better


REFUEL Option


This month’s reader survey explored alternative fuel adoption and narrowed its most used and purchased option out of its various types. Our survey was administered to 10,192 participants, resulting in 328 completed responses.


of readers said their operations have not


77%


switched to a new fuel within the last five years.


Why did you make the switch? 23% switched due to:


Ease of maintenance ..........................................................65% Reduced price of fuel .........................................................70% Environmental Concerns ..................................................56%


16 School Transportation News • JUNE 2018


During the switch to a new fuel, only


24% of participants said


they experienced challenges. (Answers do not add up to 100.)


Driver


Behavior Training Drivers on


73% Other:


(Infrastructure for activity trips, garage upgrades, increased fueling frequency)


<1% 37% New Fueling Processes 82%


Other: (Infrastructure for activity trips, garage upgrades, increased fueling frequency)


PROPANE fuel was cited as the most frequently adopted new fuel.


76% 55%


said PROPANE fuel also


provides the simplest maintenance.


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