Savannah to receive $7.9 million for electric buses, infrastructure, training

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – On Tuesday, Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff announced $45 million in federal funding for Georgia’s clean energy and green transportation economy, going towards Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah, that will invest in all-electric and clean energy buses and a new transit hub.

The Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Authority in Savannah will receive $7.9 million to replace old, diesel buses with battery electric buses and charging infrastructure, along with workforce training activities.

“This is about improving our transit services for all riders and converting fleets of diesel-powered buses into clean energy vehicles for the future. This is a ride to the future, and this investment demonstrates the power of bipartisan cooperation to deliver tangible results for our communities.”” stated Senator Warnock.

Senator Ossoff stated, “Senator Warnock and I are delivering these new Federal grants to help families get around and connect more people with health care, jobs, school, and more”.

The project continues CAT’s transition to zero-emission vehicles, enhancing safety, modernizing the transit system, and improving access and mobility for riders.

Funding for Georgia’s clean energy and green transportation economy was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and legislation by Senators Warnock and Ossoff for investments in Georgia.