Older School Buses In Maize School District Get Engine Retrofit

Environmentally friendly Protection Agency awarded $120, 000 in rebates towards the Maize district to re-fit or replace engines upon six buses made prior to 2006.

The engine overhauls are needed because the EPA states many older diesel college buses pre-date new release standards. The new and retrofitted buses will reduce contaminants such as nitrogen oxides as well as particulate matter that are associated with numerous health problems, including breathing difficulties and lung damage.

College districts in Kansas City and also Buffalo will also receive motor rebates. The EPA granted more than $7 million in order to upgrade school bus fleets in 35 states.

The actual Unified School District Number 202 Wyandotte, Kan., should receive $80, 000 for 4 buses. The USD 387 Altoona-Midway will receive $20, 000 for one bus.

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