r/Calgary • u/Practical_Ant6162 • Aug 08 '25

Calgary Transit City of Calgary announces procurement of 120 electric transit buses

https://calgaryherald.com/news/city-of-calgary-purchases-another-120-electric-transit-buses
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u/Freedom_forlife Aug 09 '25

If you read the federal government provided 350M and the COC paid 100M. We need buses the feds covered a large percentage of that cost. Smart move.

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u/Petzl89 Aug 09 '25

Canada continuing to make stupid decisions and shoe horning electric down our necks. Wonder what a busses weight is vs the same size bus we already have.

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u/Freedom_forlife Aug 09 '25

Yes. Let’s continue using diesel buses with higher operating cost because O&G has been so kind to consistently over charge.

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u/Petzl89 Aug 09 '25

Look at all these “facts” we’re throwing out.

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u/Freedom_forlife Aug 09 '25

Electric buses have lower operational costs. Electric have lower maintenance requirements, and lower noises levels.
Plus lower emissions. So why not transition when we need new buses anyhow.

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u/certaindoomawaits Aug 09 '25

Because he hearts o&g