Ottawa (Canada) is going to deploy 350 zero emission buses thanks to federal funding
Source: https://www.sustainable-bus.com/electric-bus/ottawa-zero-emission-buses-federal-funding/
The Canadian city of Ottawa is going to deploy 350 zero emission busesthanks to federal funding, as it was announced lately by Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and a Member of Parliament, along with Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa. $350 million in federal funding are to be used for the purchase of 350 zero-emission buses and charging infrastructure for Ottawa’s public transit fleet. The new electric buses will replace diesel buses and will be a step towards the city’s goals of reducing GHG emissions by 100% by 2040 and that of having a fully zero-emission bus fleet by 2036. Ottawa says it will install the required charging infrastructure, build a new vehicle storage facility and upgrade two existing ones, and purchase other related infrastructure to maintain and operate the battery electric buses. “Any investment in public transit in Ottawa is an investment in the environment. With the new funding for our zero-emissions bus program the Government of Canada is contributing to these shared and critical priorities. These new buses will help OC Transpo continue its work towards reducing greenhouse gases and convert our fleet to zero-emission electric fuel.”, stated Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa. The Government of Canada’s significant investment in the electrification of Ottawa’s bus fleet will help the city reduce street noise, pollution, and energy costs, while simultaneously bolstering the local economy.”, says Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Ottawa