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Calgary expands electric bus fleet
By purchasing 120 electric buses, Calgary Transit is enabling the City to replace ageing vehicles, diversify fuel sources, and strengthen service reliability.
Calgary Transit is purchasing 120 new electric buses as it continues with its aim to replace ageing vehicles in the public transit agency’s fleet and strengthen service reliability.
Thanks to federal support, the investment will increase fleet size while diversifying fuel sources and reducing long-term costs.
Proven performance
Purchased from long-time supplier Nova Bus, part of the Volvo Group, the Canadian-made Nova LFSe+ electric buses will replace end-of-life diesel buses. Calgary Transit reports these vehicles are already in service in Banff, Toronto and Ottawa, and have proven performance in Canadian climates.
“This investment means more reliable service, lower operating costs over time and cleaner air in our communities,” said Sharon Fleming, director of Calgary Transit. “It also allows us to grow our fleet in a cost-effective way and prepare for future service demand.”
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Key benefits of the new electric buses:
- More buses for less – federal support enables Calgary Transit to purchase 30-40 more buses than would have been possible with diesel or compressed natural gas (CNG) options
- Fuel flexibility – diversifies fleet with electric alongside CNG and diesel, mitigating long-term fuel cost risks
- Facility renewal – leverages federal investment to upgrade garages, benefiting the entire fleet
- Local jobs – infrastructure work will create construction jobs in Calgary.
“This investment means more reliable service, lower operating costs over time and cleaner air in our communities”
According to Calgary Transit, the new buses will offer a similar look and feel to Calgary’s current Nova Bus CNG models. They will be used primarily on shorter routes and during peak times to enhance service and reduce emissions in high-density areas.
Deliveries begin in 2027, with all 120 buses expected to be in service by the end of 2028.
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