Record-breaking revenue announced by Pennsylvania Department of General Services
Officials said revenue from state vehicle auctions reached an all-time high at $19.2 million over the past two years.
In 2024, the Bureau of Vehicle Management (BVM) raised a record $10.1 million from vehicle auctions, breaking 2023's single-year record of $9.1 million, officials reported. the proactive vehicle replacement program not only generated record-breaking auction revenue but also saved the Commonwealth $1.5 million in repair costs over two years, they added.
'The Shapiro Administration's focus on smart fiscal policies and innovative solutions has delivered extraordinary results for Pennsylvania,' Brian Esposito, DGS Deputy Secretary for Procurement said in a release. 'Our vehicle replacement program is helping us provide Commonwealth employees with safer, more reliable vehicles while saving taxpayers money in the long term. By retiring older vehicles before maintenance costs escalate, we're making smarter fiscal decisions that benefit everyone.'
Why are Pennsylvania flags lowered?
Between 2023 and 2024, 43 percent of the Commonwealth's leased vehicles have been replaced. It's the largest fleet renewal effort in over a decade, the department reports. These efforts have reduced repair costs, improved reliability, and added cutting-edge safety technologies to protect state employees.
The modernization efforts support Pennsylvania's sustainability efforts which currently include the following alternative fuel vehicles:
33 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in service, with an additional 39 in stock, including models such as the Chevy Bolt and Ford Mach-E
82 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
138 Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)The BVM holds six vehicle auctions annually. Used Commonwealth vehicle auctions are open to the public, including auto dealers. The next auction will take place April 15.
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