Calgary Transit is expanding its fleet by purchasing 120 new electric buses, allowing The City to replace aging vehicles and strengthen service reliability. Thanks to federal support, the investment will increase fleet size while diversifying fuel sources and reducing long-term costs.
Key benefits:
- More buses for less – Federal support enables Calgary Transit to purchase 30–40 more buses than would have been possible with diesel or compressed natural gas (CNG) options.
- Fuel flexibility – Diversifies fleet with electric alongside CNG and diesel, mitigating long-term fuel cost risks.
- Facility renewal – Leverages federal investment to upgrade garages, benefiting the entire fleet.
- Local jobs – Infrastructure work will create construction jobs in Calgary.
Purchased from long-time supplier Nova Bus, part of the Volvo Group, the Canadian-made Nova LFSe+ electric buses will replace end-of-life diesel buses. These vehicles are already in service in Banff, Toronto and Ottawa, and have proven performance in Canadian climates.
“This investment means more reliable service, lower operating costs over time and cleaner air in our communities,” says Sharon Fleming, Director of Calgary Transit. “It also allows us to grow our fleet in a cost-effective way and prepare for future service demand.”
The new buses will offer a similar look and feel to Calgary’s current Nova Bus CNG models. They will be used primarily on shorter routes and during peak times to enhance service and reduce emissions in high-density areas.
Deliveries begin in 2027, with all 120 buses expected to be in service by the end of 2028.
