[lesquivemeau]

> The program has also focused on communities of color and districts with high levels of air pollution linked to diesel exhaust. Two-thirds of electric school buses funded by EPA rebates have gone to school districts the agency has identified as being majority communities of color [...]

I get why they would prioritise places with a lot of air pollution or old buses, but what is the incentive behind focusing deployment in districts with a majority of PoC ?

[Accujack]

Addressing economic and social inequality. Plus it's a good PR move.

[lesquivemeau]

Yeah I was wondering if it was a PR move. Technically, it does put the focus on lower-wage districts indirectly so the result is similar. The fact that it's specifically aimed at communities with a majority of PoC left me the impression that I was missing some context element.

[wilg]

I don’t exacrty have a problem with it, but I’m surprised it’s not illegal, given that it’s explicitly racial discrimination.

[SamReidHughes]

> what is the incentive behind focusing deployment in districts with a majority of PoC ?

Um, because they vote Democrat, and that's whose in power.