MCTS temporarily removes battery out of electric busses
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Transit System will remove batteries from electric buses starting Thursday, Aug. 24.
The removal of the Nova Bus LFSE+ battery is due to a manufactures recall. MCTS said in a press release that they are removing the battery out of caution.
"We made the decision to take our battery electric buses off the BRT line until the batteries are replaced. Even though Nova Bus did not recommend that course of action, we felt it was important,” said MCTS President and Managing Director Denise Wandke. “
We are confident that Nova Bus’s proactive recall shows their commitment to safety and product quality. The new Bus Rapid Transit line, which launched in June, has been extremely popular with the community. Battery electric buses are a unique part of the CONNECT 1 experience, and we look forward to seeing them back on the line as soon as the issue is resolved.”