Replace two (2) 40FT. CNG buses with two (2) 40FT. Hydrogen fuel cell buses

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded Golden Empire Transit District (operating as Get-A-Lift Handicap Bus Transportation) $2.54 million on July 13, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to replace two 40-foot compressed natural gas buses with two 40-foot hydrogen fuel-cell buses. The new buses will provide clean, safe transit services to substantially disadvantaged communities in Bakersfield and the GET service area. Performance of the work is scheduled to complete by February 15, 2027, with all activities conducted in California. Golden Empire Transit District does not intend to sub-award funds; all work will be performed directly by the district.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to replace two (2) 40FT. CNG buses with two (2) 40FT. Hydrogen fuel cell buses

Activities

The new buses will allow riders to get to the point of destinations in clean safe environment

Expected outcomes

The expected outcome will allow get to provide transit services to our substantially disadvantaged communities.

Intended beneficiaries

The residents of bakersfield and the get service area will benefit from the activities of this grant.

Subrecipient activities

The recipient does not intend to sub-award funds.