Proterra recently announced that the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) will deploy a 40-foot Proterra Catalyst FC for 90 days beginning on December 4, demonstrating the wide-ranging benefits that zero-emission, battery-electric transit technology can bring to the region’s communities. To launch this new deployment, Proterra and METRO, dedicated to providing a multimodal environment for transit customers throughout the region, will debut the new bus at a kickoff event 11:30 a.m. today at Metro Downtown Transit Center, 1900 Main St., Houston.
Based in Houston, the “Energy Capital of the World,” Metro is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day to a total ridership of 100 million annually.
“At Metro, we are committed to providing an integrated system of innovative, accessible and efficient public transportation services to our customers throughout Harris County,” said Thomas Lambert, president and CEO, Metro. “We’re excited to introduce our riders to electric transportation through this 90-day demonstration.”
With 312 zero-emission buses sold to 35 different municipal, university, and commercial customers across the country, Proterra continues to solidify its status as the premier North American provider of battery-electric, emission-free mass transit vehicles. With Dallas Area Rapid Transit, San Antonio VIA, Port Arthur Transit among Texas agencies already on the Proterra customer roster, communities across the state are embracing the economic, performance and sustainability benefits of Proterra’s zero tailpipe emission buses.
“As a central hub for energy innovation, the Houston metropolitan area is a perfect location for Texans to experience the benefits of our state-of-the-art buses,” said Ryan Popple, CEO of Proterra. “We’re pleased to work with Houston on this demonstration project, and look forward to continue helping Texas communities transition to a sustainable transportation future.”
