Delaware Transit Corporation has landed a substantial $14.3 million federal grant that will breathe new life into dozens of buses serving communities across the First State.
The funding comes through the Federal Transit Administration’s Bus and Bus Facilities Program for fiscal year 2026 and will support comprehensive rehabilitation work on 51 buses. These vehicles make up nearly one-quarter of the entire DART fixed-route bus fleet that serves Delaware residents daily.
Rather than buying brand new buses, DTC officials say they’re taking a smart financial approach by refurbishing their current fleet. This midlife rehabilitation strategy allows the transit agency to keep buses in excellent working condition while avoiding the steep price tags that come with purchasing replacement vehicles.
The overhaul program represents what transportation officials call a high-return investment that will help maintain buses in a “State of Good Repair” as equipment costs continue climbing nationwide.
