Latest Canada News
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OVIN and TTC to Trial Transit Solutions Across Southern Ontario
The OVIN has partnered with the TTC to trial a number of transit solutions that aim to improve safety, reliability & customer experience.
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FlixBus Launches New Direct Service from Calgary to Kannaskis
FlixBus has announced an expansion of its presence in Alberta with a new, direct route connecting Calgary and the Kannaskis region.
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Canada: TransLink Trials Solar-Powered Bus Stop Lighting
TransLink has announced the rollout of new solar-powered lights at bus stops across Vancouver in an attempt to improve safety conditions.
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Ottawa Orders 50 New Flyer Xcelsior Clean-Diesel Buses
In Ottawa, OC Transpo has ordered 50 Xcelsior articulated buses from New Flyer Industries Canada, a subsidiary of NFI.
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Nova Bus Unveils New Range of Hybrid and Diesel Powertrains
Nova Bus has unveiled its new line of products at the Canadian Urban Transit Association's Annual Conference and Public Transit Show.
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Canada: City of Fredericton to Invest in Zero Emission Transition
Fredericton officials have officially announced a combined investment for the development of a strategy to move to zero emission vehicles.
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Solaris Presents North American Expansion Plans
At Busworld, Solaris Bus & Coach emphasised its international growth strategy, with a focus on North America.
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APTA Publishes 2025 Public Transportation Vehicle Database
APTA has released its 2025 Public Transportation Vehicle Database, providing information on the bus and rail fleets in the US and Canada.
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Canada: Mississauga Awards Contract for Lakeshore BRT Project
The City of Mississauga has contracted HDR and GEI Consultants to deliver the design of the Lakeshore Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.
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Canada: CUTRIC Releases Sixth Zero Emissions Bus Database Report
CUTRIC has published its latest Canadian Zero Emissions Bus (ZEB) Database, providing an update on the transition to zero-emissions.
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Canada: Two New Comox Valley Transit Exchanges to Begin Construction
The first of five new BC Transit exchanges are due to start construction in the coming weeks, following on announcements in February 2024.
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Canada: Aurrigo Launches All-Season Autonomous Shuttle Bus in Kanata
Aurrigo has launched an autonomous passenger shuttle service in Kanata, Ottawa, marking a first on Canadian public roads.
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Canada: First 60-Foot Electric Bus Launches in Winnipeg
This week, Winnipeg Transit is introducing its first 60-foot zero-emission electric bus (ZEB) into passenger service.
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Calgary Transit Orders 120 Nova Bus Electric Buses
Calgary Transit has ordered 120 LFSe+ battery-electric buses from Nova Bus to replace older diesel vehicles and increase service capacity.
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SYSTRA to Provide Peer Review for Ottawa Zero-Emission Bus Project
SYSTRA Canada will provide a comprehensive, peer reviewed assessment for the City of Ottawa's zero-emission bus project.
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Metrolinx Orders 97 Additional Coaches for Greater Toronto and Hamilton
MCI has received an order from Metrolinx for 97 commuter coaches to operate in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
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TransLink to Purchase 102 Battery-Electric Buses in Metro Vancouver
TransLink is set to expand its battery-electric bus fleet in Metro Vancouver following approval from the Board of Directors.
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OC Transpo Orders 124 New Flyer Battery-Electric Buses for Ottawa
New Flyer Industries Canada has received a new order from OC Transpo to deliver 124 Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ electric buses in Ottawa.
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Canada: TTC Hits New Milestone with 100 Battery-Electric Buses in Service
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has hit a new milestone with more than 100 battery-electric buses now in service across the city.
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10 New Electric Buses Set to Enter Operation for BC Transit
BC Transit's first 10 heavy-duty electric buses are set to enter service throughout the area over the coming weeks.
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Niagara Transit Partners with Optibus
Niagara Transit (NT) and Optibus have announced a new partnership to implement Optibus software for public transit across Niagara.
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Canada: Brampton Transit Orders 55 New Buses from NFI’s New Flyer
Brampton Transit has ordered 55 additional buses from NFI's New Flyer to expand its fleet in response to growing passenger numbers.
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Metro Vancouver Sees 3% Rise in Public Transit Ridership in 2024
A new review published by TransLink shows that a large number of citizens in Metro Vancouver are turning to public transport.
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Metro Vancouver to Benefit from Major Transit Expansion
TransLink’s 2025 Investment Plan has gained approval, setting the stage for a significant expansion in bus services in Metro Vancouver.