GRT’s first electric buses set to arrive in 2023

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Jun 29, 2022 04:29:00 PM.

Nova Bus has been selected to supply Grand River Transit's first electric buses.

The first buses are expected to arrive in spring 2023. GRT has ordered an initial six buses. Five additional electric buses are scheduled to follow in 2024.

The buses are part of a two-year pilot project. They will be charged at the new 305,000 square-foot Northfield Drive Maintenance Facility in Waterloo. It's scheduled to start operations in September.

According to the manufacturer, the Nova Bus LFSe+ provides long driving range, reduced maintenance costs and emits no greenhouse gas emissions.

Nova Bus is a member of the Volvo Group.

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