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Santa Cruz Metro's new hydrogen-fueled vehicles have water as their only tailpipe emissions. There’s just one problem: Most of the hydrogen that is currently available is produced from fossil fuels.
In an effort to keep things simple and easy during the period of transition, Metro is also offering free fares throughout its bus system from Feb. 8-25.
Among the improvements Metro staff said would come in the second phase are a 43% increase in overall service, 15-minute day service that is currently not offered anywhere in the county, a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and free fares for all riders.