6 days ago · Blue and yellow make green, and DASH is bringing green transit to Alexandria! As part of DASH’s commitment to supporting the City of Alexandria’s Eco-City initiative, DASH will operate a 100% zero-emissions fleet.

Mar 24, 2025 · These projects support the City’s adopted policy goal of converting the entire DASH fixed-route bus fleet to 100% zero emissions technology by the year 2037, and that all new bus purchases starting in 2027 or later will have zero tailpipe emissions.

5 days ago · View the entire DASH bus system at a glance. Check out these safety & travel tips before boarding. DASH is excited to announce the start of the public... Read More. Effective Sunday, February 23, DASH will begin Phase One of... Read More. This year, DASH proudly honors and pays tribute to... Read More.

• All DASH buses are 100% free to ride. No exact change, no SmarTrip cards, no smartphone apps. • Partially funded by TRIP state grant program. • Program will run through at least 2025, per grant requirements. PROGRAM GOALS • Reduce barriers to transit access, especially for low- income riders. • Increase usage of new bus network

Nov 8, 2021 · Alexandria bus network DASH has been charging ahead on its electric bus program, but DASH leadership said the initiative has also faced a few bumps in the road.

Dec 14, 2021 · DASH is aiming to completely replace it’s Ultra Low Emissions and Hybrid buses with battery-electric zero emission buses by 2035. The move falls in line with the Eco-City Alexandria Charter, a collaborative effort to create a sustainable city.

Oct 22, 2020 · DASH unveiled six zero-emission electric buses on Monday, a move toward 100% green transportation. DASH currently uses diesel and hybrid fuel engines but aims to make the switch to 100% zero-emission buses by 2035.

Jul 16, 2023 · Right now, Alexandria's bus system, or "DASH," General Manager Josh Baker tells 7News the city of Alexandria has 14 electric buses. With $24 million from the FTA, Baker said 13 more buses will...

Jun 27, 2023 · Of the $38 milion, $24 million will be used to buy 13 battery-electric buses, install charging stations at the city’s bus facilities, and fund electrical upgrades at the facilities. These grants support the city’s goal of a 100 percent zero-emissions fleet by 2037.

Oct 19, 2020 · On Monday, the city’s DASH bus system unveiled new zero-emission electric buses, a first for the transit system that has used diesel and hybrid engines. The six buses are the first in the...