The City of Hinton recently acquired four Hybrid Buses from the Kanawha Valley Regional Transit Authority. Currently, the City will utilize them to aid in transportation for visitors arriving on the Autumn Colors Express train for Railroad Days.
According to a statement by City Councilman Jim Leslie, the buses are clean and in excellent condition. Mayor Jack Scott also spoke about the condition of the vehicles and commended City Councilman Larry Meador for his work in obtaining the buses.
“We’re very fortunate [to have] Councilman Larry Meador, who was instrumental in establishing the relationship that allowed this to happen, and the buses themselves are in excellent condition.”
The exact plan for the buses is still under consideration. Mayor Scott noted that the City will soon be looking for community input on citizens’ ideas for the best use of the buses. Several options are currently on the table for consideration. He also stated that he has begun working on meeting with community planners and leaders to talk about the best route to take.
Hinton News will provide more information on this project as it becomes available.
