Columbus bus system gets electric

The first two electric buses in the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) fleet will hit the streets this coming Monday.

Why it matters: The electric bus rollout is part of a long-term goal of COTA and the city of Columbus to cut back on carbon emissions by transitioning to greener energy sources.

• The new electric buses can hold up to a six-hour charge and cost just shy of $1 million apiece.
• COTA estimates each bus will save as much as $500,000 in maintenance and fuel costs over a 12-year lifespan.