Akron launches new electric buses

AKRON, Ohio — A big change is coming to Akron roadways.

The city of Akron has a new transit option for those who take public transportation. The Akron METRO Regional Transit Authority is launching its first ever electric buses on their fleet.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was set for Tuesday morning at the Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center -- which is located at 631 S. Broadway Street in Akron -- to showcase tours of the new electric busses, a vendor fair and refreshments.

Those attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony include: 

• Members of the METRO Board of Trustees
• Board President Robert DeJournett 
• Vice President Mark Derrig
• Summit County Executive Ilene Shapriro
• Baberton Mayer Bill Judge
• Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Walters

The Akron METRO Regional Transit Authority also put out a fun video getting people ready for their first ever electric buses. You can watch that video here.

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Editor's note: Video in the player above was originally published in an unrelated Akron story on March 1, 2022.

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