Electric Buses to Transform Capital Region

The next chapter in BC Transit’s sustainability journey is underway. The first 10 electric buses are coming to the Victoria Regional Transit system later this year, marking the start of BC Transit’s transformation to an entirely electric fleet by 2040.

In December of 2022, BC Transit welcomed the delivery of an electric demonstration bus that is helping the organization ensure a smooth transition as it adopts electric buses into the fleet. Behind the scenes, BC Transit has been using the electric demonstration bus to develop new procedures, train employees, and validate routes.

The electric demonstration bus is expected to enter service later this spring and BC Transit will share more about where and when customers can ride it soon.

BC Transit’s new electric buses are due to arrive later this year. Customers can expect a smooth, quiet ride on buses that look and feel very much like other BC Transit buses already on the road.

Infrastructure construction to support the electric buses started in April at BC Transit’s Victoria Gorge Road location. Infrastructure includes 10 charging dispensers, power distribution equipment, and one overhead charger for high-speed charging and testing.

To learn more about BC Transit’s sustainability initiatives, including electric buses, please visit: https://www.bctransit.com/ about/sustainability

Calling for a fair and sustainable province

“It seems we have all the solutions, all the data, we know what needs to be done and yet none of the political [parties] will do it.”

This was one of the many comments we got on social media from frustrated British Columbians. We continuously hear from people who are ready for real change and desperate for creative, innovative solutions to the climate crisis. We have to show those people that their voice matters and they’re not alone in feeling disappointed about where we’re at in the fight against climate change. The good news is that the people of BC are adaptable, educated, and see real leadership in environmental stewardship.

The power for change lies in the hands of voters.

Premier Eby said it himself, “we cannot continue to expand fossilfuel infrastructure and hit our climate goals.”

And yet the BC NDP government continues to invest in massive fossil-fuel projects that make it impossible for us to reach our climate targets.

The pandemic showed us how we can collectively adapt in times of crisis, how we can come together with one common goal. We need a government that will utilize that power to make lasting positive change. We need a government that will make decisions for now and for the future, not just on behalf of the present.

Thinking Green doesn’t just mean holding ourselves accountable. It means so much more than avoiding singleuse plastics and unplugging appliances. Thinking Green means calling for a fair and sustainable province for everyone, where we can all be safe, happy, and look forward to a future without the climate pressures of today. It’s about holding leadership accountable and reminding them of the promises they made to get their votes. Now is the time for real change. Become a member of the BC Green Party at www.bcgreens.ca