In a proactive move towards sustainability, the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors unanimously approved the purchase of 50 new zero-emission buses. The acquisition includes 40 hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses and 10 battery-electric buses, part of a broader initiative to transition the bus fleet to entirely zero-emission technology by 2040. This decision supports the California Air Resources Board's mandate for all public transit agencies in the state to have fully zero-emission bus fleets by 2040, with incremental targets leading up to that year. The purchase, costing $77.5 million after negotiations, is mainly funded by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds and California Climate Investments. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of 11 battery chargers for the new buses in Santa Ana. The move not only showcases environmental responsibility but also a commitment to providing reliable and cleaner public transportation for the residents of Orange County.