Regional Transit Service (RTS) in New York State has marked a milestone by introducing the first two hydrogen fuel cell electric buses in the state. This move is in line with RTS's goal to have a zero-emission fleet by 2040, following an executive order by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The initiative towards sustainability began in 2017 with the incorporation of plug-in battery electric buses, and has now expanded to include 20 battery electric buses along with the two new hydrogen fuel cell buses. CEO Miguel Velázquez highlighted that the switch to hydrogen fuel cell technology for buses is a crucial step in fulfilling RTS's mission of providing safe, reliable, convenient, and sustainable transportation. The hydrogen fuel cell buses offer comparable range and refueling time to traditional diesel buses, demonstrating their practicality in daily operations. RTS has secured substantial grant funding of $35.1 million for various hydrogen fuel cell projects, including buses, Ford Transit vans, a portable hydrogen refueler, and facility upgrades. While a hydrogen fuel cell bus costs around $1.4 million, they are significantly more expensive than diesel buses ($750,000) but in a similar price range to battery electric buses ($1-1.1 million each). State Sen. Jeremy Cooney praised RTS for leading the way in sustainable public transportation with the introduction of hydrogen fuel cell electric buses. This development signifies a positive shift towards a greener future and showcases how public transportation and environmental sustainability can complement each other effectively.