Bigger, bendier buses arrive for Richmond's Pulse line

State of play: The transit company now has four of these accordion-style buses and plans to have eight more by the end of the year or early next year, GRTC spokesperson Ashley Potter tells Axios.

• They'll be used exclusively on the Pulse line, which has seen a 10% jump in ridership since May 2024 and now accounts for 17% of overall ridership, per GRTC.
• Each one cost $1.2 million, paid for with state grants, WRIC reports.

Fun fact: Their accordion connector between the two sections is supposed to make turns much smoother on these buses.

What's next: These buses should be up and running on the Pulse line this summer.