Nova Bus of Quebec, a member of the Volvo Group and a leading North American transit bus manufacturer is proud to announce it has been awarded a contract for 10 LFSe+, the 40′ long-range battery electric bus model of Nova Bus, by the City of Brampton, Ontario.

The buses are scheduled to be delivered in 2025.

Brampton Transit is committed to the transition of its fleet to zero-emission buses. The acquisition of these 10 Nova Bus LFSe+ battery electric buses is an important milestone in Brampton’s electrification journey, supports the City of Brampton’s plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050 and is in line with the Government of Canada’s goal of becoming net zero emissions by 2050.

The Nova Bus LFSe+ long-range electric bus provides reduced maintenance costs and improves air quality by eliminating all emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases. The LFSe+ represents a smart mobility solution that combines Nova Bus’s proven expertise with the latest innovations in clean and sustainable technologies, making it a first-choice solution for the transition to sustainable public transport.

“We are proud that Brampton Transit is a long-time partner of Nova Bus and an early adopter of our battery electric technology,” said Ralph Acs, President of Nova Bus. “We make it our mission to support agencies such as Brampton Transit in their transition to electric buses, as we are committed to providing safe, innovative, and sustainable transport solutions at a pivotal time for transit agencies that are moving towards clean transportation.”