Back to school! 500 zero-emission electric school buses will support transportation operations during the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. A partnership has been signed with Highland Electric Fleets for these vehicles, used in local districts, to help transport accredited players during the Games. Highland will oversee the fleet's operation, coordinate daily logistics and charging, and provide technical support.
« Rather than investing in expensive new equipment, LA28 will rely on one of America's most iconic vehicles : the yellow school bus, redesigned as a zero-emission solution made in the USAThis innovative approach solves a complex logistical challenge and also demonstrates the ingenuity of using a familiar vehicle in an entirely new role. ", indicates the organizing committee.
It is another great day in Los Angeles, as we just announced a groundbreaking partnership with LA28 & Highland Electric Fleets — reimagining electric school buses as part of the LA28 stakeholder bus fleet, designed to cut costs, reduce emissions & create local jobs.
— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) September 29, 2025
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass justified the partnership by saying, " reducing costs and emissions ", as well as the creation of local jobs. " This partnership perfectly illustrates the spirit of the 2028 Games: bring together existing resources and present sustainable solutions while leaving a lasting impact on Angelenos She said.
