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=====Bus Fleet=====
[[File:LA Metro ElDorado Axess.jpg|thumb|right|ENC Axess bus operated by LA Metro]]
LA28 organizers estimate Los Angeles will need an extra 2,700 bus fleetbuses to move spectators and athletes during events, doubling [[Los Angeles Metro bus fleet|Metro's current fleet]]. The organizers anticipate LA Metro to meet the demand and stated they support Metro in their transportation infrastructure development plans.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/04/03/los-angeles-2028-olympic-games-transportation|title=L.A. officials worried about transportation ahead of 2028 Olympic Games|date=April 3, 2024|website=www.sportsbusinessjournal.com}}</ref> Metro reports it would take an estimated $700 million to $1 billion to cover the cost.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2024-04-12/buses-helped-eliminate-olympic-traffic-last-time-can-they-again-essential-california|title=L.A. buses helped eliminate 1984 Olympic traffic. Can they repeat for 2028?|date=April 12, 2024|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> Through the Vision 2028 plan, they are applying for federal grants and identifying other nationwide agencies in need of new fleet buses after the games to streamline re-sale.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metro.net/about/plans/metro-strategic-plan/|title=Metro Strategic Plan|website=LA Metro}}</ref>
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