Winnipeg Transit introduces 1st in planned fleet of zero-emission buses – Winnipeg

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.

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