Project Connect is transforming public transportation in Central Texas by bringing a high-capacity transit system that will serve the entire region. An important part of this vision is using technology to offer you better transportation choices, including a zero-emissions fleet of vehicles that moves everyone in a truly sustainable manner.
CapMetro is committed to making your trip cleaner, easier and more reliable. We're also committed to making technology work for you.
Our first electric buses hit the streets in 2020 featuring artwork created by Austin's Campbell Elementary students. These zero-emission buses source their electricity from clean solar and wind energy making for cleaner air and a quieter ride both in and outside the bus.
Since then, there are now a dozen in service, you can use our Electric Bus Tracker to find out where they are right now.
Project Timeline
2020
Electric Buses hit the street
2021
The board approved the purchase of nearly 200 electric buses
2024
Construction began on new North Austin CapMetro facility to house electric fleet
Future Home of the Electric Fleet
We are now constructing the future home for our coming electric fleet at a CapMetro facility in North Austin, which will include a bus yard designed for electric vehicles and charging stations.
When the work is finished, the facility will accommodate 214 buses, which amounts to more than half of our current fleet. Its infrastructure will support charging capacity for 187 battery electric buses
More Buses on the Way
CapMetro operates on a 10-year fleet replacement schedule, ensuring that our vehicles are well-maintained and operate efficiently. Our schedule calls for the agency to purchase zero-emission electric exclusively. In 2021, our board approved the purchase of nearly 200 electric buses, the largest procurement of electric vehicles in the country.
Those buses will be able to operate any of our Bus and Rapid routes. They also will have features not found on our current vehicles:
An open floor plan to encourage quicker boarding and more riders per bus.
USB ports available throughout the bus.
Advanced wheelchair securement systems to enable quick and safe securing of wheelchairs.
Wider doors that allow more people to board and exit the bus more quickly.
Soft vinyl upholstery that improve the look and feel of bus seating.
