Alexandria, VA – Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) will be showcasing a state of the art All-Electric Bus of the Future during a special demonstration and display on Wednesday, February 7 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. The event will include remarks by ATC/DASH General Manager Josh Baker at 5:30 p.m. All attendees are invited to come see the vehicle and technology and take a free try and ride following remarks. The event will take place at Alexandria City Hall Market Square located at 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA.
02.05.18
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The Zebra.org: DASH announces demonstration of state of the art All-Electric Bus of the Future with a FREE Try and Ride!
As part of its ongoing environmental efforts and alliance with the City of Alexandria’s Eco City Charter, DASH has obtained a fully electric bus on a trial basis for demonstrations, testing and evaluation. The electric bus will operate as part of a regular DASH revenue service the week of February 3 – 10. DASH customers will have the opportunity to ride the bus as a part of their regular commute free of charge. Riders on the routes serviced by the bus will be asked to complete a survey about their experience after their ride.
“Through our ongoing commitment towards evaluating and investing in green technology, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and planning for a sustainable future; we have been able to partner with New Flyer Industries of North America to pilot an all-electric “Xcelsior CHARGE” transit bus right here in our home city,” said Josh Baker, ATC General Manager/CEO.
Schedule of Events in Alexandria, Virginia:
DASH invites the public, press & media to join us at the following times & locations to explore the ‘Electric Bus of the Future.’
* February 4: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Beatley Library, 5005 Duke Street
* February 7: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., City Hall Market Square, 301 King Street (5:30 p.m. ATC Board of Directors, City Council and Media evening with remarks by DASH General Manager)
* February 10: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., City Hall Market Square, 301 King Street
FREE RIDES to the public on the electric bus will be on the following routes: (Subject to change without notice)
Monday, February 5
AT6
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Monday, February 5
AT8
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 6
AT1, AT2
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 6
AT1
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 7
AT3, AT4
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 8
AT7
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 8
AT3
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 9
AT5
6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
