Canada invests in an electric bus pilot program in Barrie
by CM staff
The Government of Canada and the City of Barrie are investing a combined total of $3.3 million towards this pilot project
BARRIE — The Government of Canada and the city of Barrie are investing a combined total of $3.3 million for a battery electric bus pilot program.
“To reach our emissions reduction target of net-zero by 2050, we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector,” said Tony Van Bynen, member of parliament for Newmarket—Aurora. “Our investment in Barrie’s battery electric bus pilot program marks the first step in the city’s transition to a fully electric public transit fleet. Our government will continue to work with partners to invest in sustainable transit options in communities.”
Funding will support the purchase of two battery electric buses and the necessary infrastructure. Barrie Transit will study their operation to gather data on future electricity demand and infrastructure requirements. This will ultimately inform the city of Barrie’s plans for the full electrification of their transit fleet.
Funding will support the purchase of two battery electric buses and the necessary charging infrastructure. Barrie Transit will study their operation to gather data on future electricity demand and infrastructure requirements. This will ultimately inform the City of Barrie’s plans for the full electrification of their transit fleet.
The Government of Canada and the City of Barrie are investing a combined total of $3.3 million towards this pilot project.
