Federal government invests in ZEBs in Orangeville, Ont.

ORANGEVILLE — On Jul. 7, Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton North, and Lisa Post, Mayor of the Town of Orangeville, announced a federal investment of more than $83,000 to support planning activities for a transition to zero emission buses in Orangeville.

This investment will enable the development of a transit fleet electrification transition plan, which will inform the procurement of electric buses and charging infrastructure. Studies conducted through this project will result in a comprehensive report that will guide Orangeville’s investments and decision-making regarding the implementation of a zero-emission transit fleet.

“Reducing carbon emissions is an urgent priority to protect our environment and Canadians. By investing in the development of zero emission public transit plans at the community level, we are supporting a cleaner, more prosperous future for all. The Government of Canada will continue to work with partners like the Town of Orangeville to ensure no one is left behind as we strive towards a net-zero economy by 2050,” said Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton North, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities.

“Transportation is the Town of Orangeville’s largest contributing sector to community GHG emissions. This study will outline a step-by-step process that council can consider as a means to replace transit buses with battery electric vehicles after the lease of the new, smaller on-demand buses is completed in 2028. Shifting away from fossil fuel engines, towards zero emission alternatives, presents an opportunity for significant GHG emission reductions and is a step closer to the Town’s goal of reaching net-zero by 2050,” said Lisa Post, Mayor of the Town of Orangeville.