RTC Hosts Trunk or Treat in Washoe County

The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is inviting everyone to Trunk or Treat on Oct. 30 at Pat Baker Park. This will be an opportunity  for kids to receive candy and see and touch a new all-electric bus.

This annual safe trick-or-treat event is put on by the city of Reno Parks, Recreation and Community Services  Department. More than 500 trick-or-treaters are expected to take part in the festivities.

The RTC has four all-electric Proterra buses in its fleet, thanks to federal funding. There are plans to add four more buses. The buses result in significant cost savings on maintenance and fuel. They currently serve the downtown Reno area, with the additional buses planned to serve 4th Street in Reno and Prater Way in Sparks. The buses debuted in  April, and are the first of their kind in service in Nevada.