Hunter
01/21/26
The University of Iowa’s Cambus has been selected to receive over $6 million in grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration’s Low and No Emissions Program.
Iowa Now reports the funding will support the replacement of six buses that were purchased in 2008 and 2009, and were due for retirement by 2022, with new diesel-electric hybrid buses.
Replacement of the worn-out buses will result in fewer breakdowns, as the newer buses require less maintenance. Because costs to maintain old buses are up to 70% higher than newer models, Cambus will significantly lower costs.
The service provides over 12,000 daily rides to the university community to get to classes, work, events, recreation, and other campus services.
Cambus received over $16 million in grant funding to expand and modernize the Cambus Maintenance Facility and replace six buses in 2024.