Long Beach Transit Launches Battery-Electric Commuter Coaches

Long Beach Transit (LBT), CA, has launched its first-ever battery-electric commuter coaches, connecting Long Beach to UCLA’s campus and Westwood Village. One hundred percent of LBT’s fleet operates on alternative fuels.

This service epitomizes LBT’s mission of “connecting communities and moving people to make everyday life better,” said Kenneth A. McDonald, president and CEO. “The partnerships behind this commuter route are invaluable, and we are grateful for the support from our UCLA, Long Beach Airport, and state and local partners.”

The commuter coaches operate on the UCLA/Westwood Commuter Express service. This route is intended to alleviate the congested 405 freeway. The service has two pick-up locations in Long Beach—at the Long Beach Airport and Willow Station where free parking is offered for commuters—and three drop-off locations in the UCLA/Westwood area.