Toronto has reached a significant milestone in the electrification of its public transit system, with over 100 battery-electric buses now in active service across the city, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) said. The city expects to expand this fleet to 400 by the second quarter of 2026, which would make it the largest electric bus fleet in North America.
The expansion is part of a $700 million CAD investment shared by the federal government and the City of Toronto, aimed at accelerating the shift toward zero-emission transit. The funding also covers charging infrastructure and ongoing support for maintenance and operations.
Of the 340 new electric buses currently on order, at least 186 units are being supplied by Canadian manufacturer New Flyer. While the full brand composition of the upcoming fleet has not been disclosed, Toronto’s initial 60 e-buses included models from BYD, New Flyer, and Proterra in equal numbers.
In parallel, the TTC operates a hybrid-electric fleet, which comprises about 30% of its total bus network. These hybrid vehicles are used in designated “Green Zones,” where their diesel engines are switched off to allow fully electric operation in environmentally sensitive areas.
TTC Chair Jamaal Myers said the growing e-bus fleet reflects the city’s long-term commitment to sustainability and transit modernization. “Our goal is to run a transit system that customers can be proud of, and zero-emission vehicles are the future of sustainable transit,” he said. “The TTC continues to increase its fleet of environmentally friendly vehicles and make significant strides towards a zero-emissions future.”
The TTC has set a target to operate a completely emissions-free transit fleet by 2040.