The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has hit a new milestone with more than 100 battery-electric buses now in service across the city.
The vehicles were funded jointly by both the federal government and the City of Toronto, and aid the TTC in its journey toward net-zero emissions by 2040.
The TTC has stated that all 340 electric buses under procurement will be on the streets of Toronto by Q2 2026, bringing its total eBus fleet to 400, with 30% of its entire fleet also currently made up of hybrid-electric buses.
TTC Chair Jamaal Myers said:Our goal is to run a transit system that customers can be proud of, and zero-emission vehicles are the future of sustainable transit.
The TTC continues to increase its fleet of environmentally friendly vehicles and make significant strides towards a zero-emissions future. I want to thank the Government of Canada and the City of Toronto for their partnership and support.
The TTC has also stated it is currently in the process of procuring a set of five battery-electric Wheel-Trans buses, which are expected to enter service for testing in 2026 before a 2-year pilot evaluation.
Karim Bardeesy, Member of Parliament for Taiaiako'n-Parkdale-High-Park, said:This is what federal investment in climate action and public infrastructure looks like.
100 electric buses on the road in Toronto is a major milestone – it means modern transit, cleaner air, and quieter streets for the people of Toronto. It’s good for public transit, for the health of our communities and the future of our planet. We’re proud to partner with the City of Toronto and the TTC to help deliver a greener, more sustainable future.