Toronto, Canada’s largest city, has welcomed the arrival of its first two electric buses as part of a larger initiative to electrify the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) fleet. A total of 340 electric buses are set to be delivered by the end of 2026, marking a significant step toward sustainable public transit in the city.
The new electric buses are part of a substantial investment totaling 700 million Canadian dollars, funded jointly by the city and the federal government. The Government of Canada is contributing $349 million through the Zero Emission Transit Fund, while the City of Toronto is contributing $351 million.
Although the manufacturers of the two recently delivered buses were not specified, the TTC’s official statement indicated that the entire order is being produced by New Flyer Industries Canada and Nova Bus.
Upon completion of the delivery in the next 15 months, TTC will operate a total of 400 electric buses, which will constitute approximately 20 percent of its fleet. This development positions Toronto as having “by far the largest electric bus fleet in North America.” The TTC aims to transition to a completely emission-free fleet by 2040.
Greg Percy, Interim CEO of TTC, emphasized the importance of these new additions, stating, “These two new battery-electric buses, and the additional eBuses that will be received by 2026, are significant contributors to our goal of being completely zero-emissions by 2040. We are proud to be paving the way for transit electrification across North America, and bringing new, clean, quiet vehicles to customers and employees across the City of Toronto.”
