The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has added six BYD | RIDE electric buses to its fleet.
The 30-foot K7MER buses have a seating capacity of up to 20 passengers and a working range of up to 196 miles on a single charge.
With this delivery, CATS will operate a total of 15 battery-electric BYD | RIDE buses.
Theo Richards, CATS Interim CEO said:CATS is excited to make good on our commitment to a sustainable future with the introduction of new BYD electric buses. These state-of-the-art electric buses not only reduce our environmental footprint but also offer our passengers a quieter and more comfortable ride, demonstrating our dedication to both sustainability and passenger satisfaction.
The new buses have been purpose-built by members of the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) Workers Union at the BYD | RIDE facility in Lancaster, CA.
This facility also recently delivered two K7M 30-foot BYD | RIDE electric buses to Burlington, North Carolina.
Patrick Duan, Senior Vice President of BYD | RIDE said:We are grateful for our longstanding partnership with the Capital Area Transit System. With these repeat orders and their ongoing support, we are eager to continue providing sustainable transportation solutions to Baton Rouge.
