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Some school districts switch to electric buses as diesel prices soar

CPR News | By Rae Solomon
Published October 2, 2026 at 3:44 AM CDT

School districts that drive long distances are navigating record high diesel prices in different ways. Some have transitioned to electric or propane buses to ease the pinch.

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