MA S2433

Regional Transit Authorities must fully electrify their bus fleets by December 31, 2035, with procurement targets of 40% electric vehicles by 2028, 60% by 2030, and 80% by 2032

Electric buses must be prioritized on routes serving environmental justice populations, with required community outreach to affected residents, municipal officials, and advocates

MassDOT must establish a central planning and procurement office by December 31, 2026 to provide technical support, grant writing, and worker retraining assistance for the electric bus transition

Authorities must report annually to the Regional Transit Authority Council on electrification progress, including justification for any fossil fuel vehicle or infrastructure purchases

Infrastructure workers on the rollout must receive prevailing wages under project labor agreements, and displaced transit employees must receive free retraining and hiring assistance