Highland Selected as Electric School Bus Provider of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Team USA
In a move blending sustainability with logistics innovation, Highland Electric Fleets has been selected to serve as the official electric school bus provider for the 2028 LA Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. Instead of building new vehicles for the event, LA28 will repurpose electric buses already in service in local districts, turning them into zero-emission transportation for Games operations.
Under this partnership, Highland will deliver 500 electric school buses and the supporting charging infrastructure to help manage the transportation network of accredited personnel and stakeholders during the Games. As part of the LA28 Transport Team, Highland will oversee daily vehicle logistics, charging operations, depot activities, and on-site technical support to ensure a seamless, high-reliability program.
“Highland Electric Fleets is honored to partner with LA28 to deliver one of the largest deployments of electric school buses ever assembled for a global sporting event,” said Duncan McIntyre, CEO of Highland Electric Fleets. “Together, we’re proving that electrification can meet the demands of the biggest stage in sports while delivering zero-emission transportation solutions and inspiring ways of thinking differently around transportation and infrastructure.”
“Welcoming Highland is an incredible step in the operational execution of the 2028 Games,” said Reynold Hoover, LA28 Chief Executive Officer. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with a company that shares our innovative approach to delivering mission-critical Games services.”
City and Games leadership echoed that sentiment. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the collaboration a model of how existing assets can be reimagined for sustainable solutions. Reynold Hoover, Chief Executive Officer of LA28, emphasized that Highland’s selection reflects the Games’ commitment to innovation and operational excellence.
This electric bus program is part of LA28’s broader efforts to reduce the event’s environmental footprint and leave a lasting positive impact on Los Angeles. The Games are expected to utilize no new permanent infrastructure, focusing instead on sustainable, purpose-driven solutions.
Well-respected and forward-thinking Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass spoke about the momentous news. Recently, Bass announced running for re-election, and supports EVs and clean energy. The 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election will be held on June 2, 2026.
“This partnership is a perfect example of what the 2028 Games are about – bringing together existing resources and demonstrating sustainable solutions while leaving a lasting impact for Angelenos,” said Mayor Bass. “I want to thank Highland Electric Fleets and LA28 for their continued collaboration and efforts to deliver a successful and sustainable Games.”
Highland Electric Fleets, founded in 2019, leads North America in providing Electrification-as-a-Service for school bus fleets. Through partnerships with districts, municipalities, and fleet operators, Highland delivers turnkey solutions—from vehicles and charging infrastructure to project financing and long-term operations. With this selection, Highland becomes the Official Electric School Bus Provider for both LA28 and Team USA, further cementing the company’s role in pioneering clean transportation at scale.
How Ampcontrol Powers the Electric School Bus Revolution
Electric school buses are no longer a distant vision, they’re here, and their promise lies not only in zero emissions, but also in smart, reliable operations. Ampcontrol is helping make that promise real by bringing fleet intelligence and charging optimization to school districts nationwide.
At its core, Ampcontrol offers a unified software platform tailored for electric school bus fleets. Fleet managers can monitor vehicle state of charge, charging sessions, hardware alerts, and utilization all through a single dashboard. This visibility means they can catch problems early, keep buses ready, and make charging more efficient. Ampcontrol’s systems also optimize energy costs by factoring in time-of-use rates, demand charges, or spot market pricing, dynamically adjusting charging schedules to minimize electricity expenses.
Reliability matters in school transportation, and Ampcontrol treats on-time departures as a key mission. The software takes bus schedules into account, coordinating when each vehicle charges so that every bus is ready to roll when needed. That coordination avoids unnecessary idle time and helps the fleet hit near-100% on-time performance. Even with mixed or legacy infrastructure, Ampcontrol’s platform can scale quickly: it connects to virtually any AC or DC charger, and integrates easily via APIs so districts don’t have to rip out existing systems to adopt it.
Beyond day-to-day fleet operations, Ampcontrol supports deeper strategic goals. Their tools help lower energy demand spikes, reduce monthly utility bills, and flag potential infrastructure upgrades before they become urgent. They also help with reporting and performance data — useful when managing grants, regulatory compliance, or sustainability goals. And to keep things running smoothly, Ampcontrol provides 24/7 monitoring, support services, diagnostics, and even simulations that allow planners to model future fleet growth before breaking ground.
For school districts transitioning to electrification, Ampcontrol offers more than just software — it offers peace of mind. It brings together analytics, optimization, control, and support so bus fleets can run reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. In doing so, Ampcontrol plays a quiet but critical role in accelerating the shift toward clean, modern school transportation.
