MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
The City of Pasadena, Calif., has purchased 38 battery-electric Chevrolet Bolts to replace 37 existing gasoline-powered vehicles. These EVs are on a 36-month lease.
Fleet professionals with private- and public-sector experience share best practices and hard-won advice for government fleet managers.
Kern County, Calif., had experienced eight consecutive years of significant cuts to its fleet management budget. Leasing will allow it to save $2 million over five years.
The City of Madeira Beach, Fla., will begin leasing its vehicles in an effort to modernize the fleet and save money.
Highland County Job and Family Services (JFS) in Ohio will save $17,000 per year by leasing vehicles instead of reimbursing employees for every trip.
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office will join other Maryland jurisdictions in a fleet management and leasing program for its 47 vehicles.
Leasing as an alternative to purchasing is gaining momentum among government fleets seeking to reduce the costs of acquiring and operating vehicles while maximizing safety, fuel economy, and remarketing revenue.
The Crowley, La., Police Department will acquire 22 new vehicles in an effort to reduce fleet repair costs and balance the police budget.
Floyd County (Va.) will test a leasing program in an effort to reduce fleet maintenance costs and vehicle breakdowns.
Kandiyohi County, Minn., is entering into a lease program for its Sheriff’s Office vehicles, which is projected to save $823,000 over the next five years.