Winnipeg Transit says it’s one step closer to achieving its goal of transitioning to zero-emission buses.
The city announced Wednesday that transit has received the first of 16 fuel-cell battery-electric buses, and that Winnipeggers can expect to see zero-emission buses on city streets as early as mid-March.
The buses come in two sizes, 40- and 60-feet long, and Winnipeg is expected to be the first Canadian city to employ the 60-foot zero-emission vehicles.
A second order of the buses — 24 in total — is expected in early 2026.
Transit said all buses will be thoroughly tested for factors including battery health, energy consumption, the cost of operation, and which kind of zero-emission technology works best for Winnipeg’s particular climate.
