OC Transpo ordered 124 battery-electric buses from New Flyer, marking a significant advance in its decarbonization initiatives. This order includes 40-foot Xcelsior CHARGE NG models and brings the total to 175 electric buses. Funding comes from municipal and federal sources, including the Canada Infrastructure Bank. The integration of these buses will enhance OC Transpo's services in Ottawa and Gatineau, contributing to a quieter and more efficient transit system for the growing ridership. New Flyer has delivered over 1,100 buses to OC Transpo over the years, affirming their partnership.
The order, comprising 40-foot Xcelsior CHARGE NG models, marks a substantial scale-up in the Canadian capital's decarbonization strategy and reinforces New Flyer's role as a key supplier in Canada's transit electrification.
Funding for the order is being supported by a mix of municipal investment and federal contributions, including financing from the Canada Infrastructure Bank and support through the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada's (HICC) Zero Emission Transit Fund.
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