solar panels shown from a distance

Greener Initiatives

Hybrid bus at Carson Transit Center

Improving the Environment by Reducing Emissions

Since 2015, IndyGo’s efforts to put hybrid and electric buses into service have already resulted in significant energy savings and environmental impacts for the agency and our community.

  • 778 metric tons of CO2 emissions reduced with battery electric buses (BEB) added to our fleet
  • 1 Megawatt solar production on the roof of 1501 W. Washington St. that supports battery electric charging

IndyGo Sustainability by the Numbers

59
Electric Buses
40
Hybrid Buses
6 Million
Miles Driven Since Launching BEBs
150 Miles
On One Charge
for a BEB
4 Hours
To Charge a BEB from 10% to 100%
bicycles on BTR routes

Creating Sustainable Communities

Sustainability is a way to make our communities more livable by integrating and balancing economic, social and environmental needs. For example, IndyGo ensures that all fixed route buses are equipped with bike racks on the front of the bus and all Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses have space for bicycles inside the bus. When IndyGo supports bike integration it is encouraging public health, expanding the reach of transit and providing affordable mobility for underserved transit customers.

IndyGo’s nearly 7 million riders take cars off the road and reduce the need for parking lots, which can enable better land use, such as higher density housing, more green space and walkable neighborhoods.