Back in July of 2010, we covered TriMet’s announcement of the purchase of hybrid buses to be evaluated on the Line #72 route. TriMet has now received those four buses and held an event today to launch them into service. Here’s our video providing an overview of TriMet General Manager Neil McFarlane’s remarks at today’s press conference, a look inside and around the bus, and a bit of direct Q&A. Line #72 riders will be able to catch these buses officially starting tomorrow, January 31st. Hybrid bus facts from TriMet’s flyer handed out today, after the break: