Calgary Transit Expands Fleet with 120 New Electric Buses

Calgary Transit is taking a significant step towards enhancing its service reliability and reducing environmental impact by investing in 120 new electric buses. With the support of the federal government, the city will not only increase its fleet size but also diversify its fuel sources and minimize long-term costs. This expansion is a strategic move to prepare for future service demands and grow the fleet in a cost-effective manner.

Key Takeaways:

• The new electric buses will be purchased from Nova Bus, a Canadian company and a long-time supplier to Calgary Transit, and will be manufactured in Canada.
• The fleet expansion will allow Calgary Transit to replace aging vehicles, improving service reliability and reducing emissions in high-density areas.
• The new buses will be used primarily on shorter routes and during peak times, enhancing service and reducing emissions.
• The federal support will enable Calgary Transit to purchase 30-40 more buses than would have been possible with diesel or compressed natural gas (CNG) options.
• The investment will also leverage federal funds to upgrade garages, benefiting the entire fleet and creating construction jobs in Calgary.
• The new electric buses have proven performance in Canadian climates and will offer a similar look and feel to Calgary's current Nova Bus CNG models.

Statistics:

• 120 new electric buses will be added to the Calgary Transit fleet.
• The new buses will replace end-of-life diesel buses.
• Deliveries of the new buses are expected to begin in 2027.
• All 120 buses are expected to be in service by the end of 2028.
• Federal support will enable Calgary Transit to purchase 30-40 more buses than would have been possible with diesel or CNG options.

Sources:

• "Calgary Transit Expands Fleet with 120 New Electric Buses" by Gulfoilandgas.com, ( ).