FCRTA General Manager, Moses Stites said, "We are one of the first transit agencies in Fresno to implement zero-emission vehicles."
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Right now they have four all-electric vans and they have seven buses on the way, with the goal of going completely emission-free by the year 2025.
"You have to take the initiative and you have to take the leap of faith and we believe it is a good investment, especially when we are investing in small communities, " Sites said.
The transit agency transports people all throughout Fresno County for less than 50 cents. Last year alone they provided services for about a quarter of a million people. They also give free rides to the disabled and seniors, like Asomaliu Gurner.
"My family is not here and if I want to go to the store I just call them and they come pick me up," Gurner said.
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Gurner recognizes the impact the new vehicles will make on the environment.
"A lot of pollution around here you know, so that is really good."
New solar-powered charge stations were also added and are accessible to the public. The new vehicles were completely grant-funded and are expected to come in by the end of fall.