Sunshine Shuttle gets funding for new electric bus

SOUTH WHITTIER — Federal funding has been allocated for a new electric bus to be operated by Sunshine Shuttle. 

The bus line serves Los Nietos and South Whittier, providing residents access to shopping centers, community centers, medical facilities, parks, libraries, and job training and employment sites for Cal-WORKS recipients. 

Rep. Linda Sanchez set aside $480,000 for the bus in the INVEST in America Act, a $547 billion measure reported out by the House and Infrastructure Committee that will cover funding for highways, transit, and rail across the country. 

Sunshine Shuttle operates three routes and connects regional and municipal transit services including Norwalk Transit, Montebello Transit and LA Metro. 

“I am proud to designate funding for a project that improves access to community centers, medical facilities, and other services that are crucial to our communities,” said Sanchez. “This funding will go to replace two existing shuttles that are now beyond their service life, and helps ensure residents of Los Nietos and South Whittier can stay connected to reliable public transport. 

It is a prime example of the transformations we must make at the community level to curb global emissions through zero emission public transportation. I will continue to fight for this funding and for other resources that will improve public transportation in our neighborhoods.”