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C40 Cities Clean Bus Declaration

The C40 Clean Bus Declaration of Intent was officially announced during the C40 Latin American Mayors Forum in Buenos Aires in March 2015. Twenty cities had originally signed on to the Declaration, and based on the momentum out of the Mayors Forum. Cities of the C40 LEV Network collectively forged the Clean Bus Declaration to demonstrate a commitment to reducing emissions and improving air quality by incorporating low- and zero-emission buses in their fleets. The Declaration is an unprecedented action by cities; not only does it document the growing interest in adopting clean bus technologies, it also provides data that illustrates the global market potential for manufacturers. The ultimate goal is to incentivize and help manufacturers and other stakeholders, such as multilateral banks, develop strategies to make these technologies more affordable for cities. The hope is that the Declaration will be a significant step in this direction.