ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller says the city’s new transit system route could begin partial operations this fall.
Keller gave an update Wednesday on the status of the Albuquerque Rapid Transit project, saying the entire Central Avenue route could be running as soon as the winter using a combination of buses.
The city had planned to operate at least 20 fully electric buses built by the manufacturer Build Your Dreams, but the buses have been plagued with delays and various problems.
City officials say the battery range of the buses fell short of what was promised.
Keller says the city is planning to negotiate to reduce the number of buses from the company and take outside bids to fill the order. The remaining buses would use natural gas or clean diesel.
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