NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority has 21 new buses on the road. According to the RTA, the new buses are a mix of hybrid and diesel vehicles and include technology that allows each bus's location and number of riders to be monitored. Blue Cross Blue Shield ordered to pay over $400 million in lawsuit with local surgical center "This is an exciting milestone in delivering world class service for riders," said RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hawkins at a Tuesday unveiling ceremony. RTA officials said the buses were funded by $18 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. As the new buses roll out, RTA leaders hope to have another eight to replace its oldest ones in January. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts The Electric SUV with a twist of subtlety--the Polestar 3 Rock Hall of Famer to be arraigned on manslaughter charge Alex Jones' Infowars will be liquidated at auction to help pay Sandy Hook families House Democrats reintroduce legislation to expand child care access and affordability Detectives use Zillow to track down man charged with child porn