The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) announced its plan to purchase 50 new zero-emission buses, consisting of 40 hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses and 10 battery-powered vehicles. This decision comes as part of OCTA's commitment to transitioning to zero-emission technology, aligning with California's goal of achieving zero-emission public transportation by 2040. The agency aims to have 50% of its new buses operating as zero-emission by 2026, with all buses meeting this standard by 2029. The total initial cost of the bus purchase was $84.4 million, but OCTA was able to reduce this to $77.5 million by leveraging the state's tax exemption for zero-emission vehicle sales. The 40 hydrogen fuel-cell buses will account for $63.6 million of the total cost, while the 10 battery-powered electric buses will cost $13.9 million. Additionally, the agency's board approved the acquisition of 11 battery chargers for the new vehicles, amounting to $2.2 million investment in supporting the necessary infrastructure for zero-emission transportation. OCTA Chair Tam Nguyen expressed pride in OCTA's leadership in adopting zero-emission technology, highlighting the agency's role in providing reliable bus services while safeguarding the environment.