Canadian Cities Struggle with Unreliable Electric Buses
Regina and Edmonton report major problems with electric bus fleets, including poor winter performance and high costs. Discover the challenges facing Canadian transit's green shift.
Regina and Edmonton report major problems with electric bus fleets, including poor winter performance and high costs. Discover the challenges facing Canadian transit's green shift.
OC Transpo reinstates weekend service for Route 189, reconnecting Ottawa residents to the Sadaqa Food Bank. Councillor Sean Devine and GM Troy Charter celebrate the crucial link for community access.
As OC Transpo fails to meet reliability goals, Ottawa commuters face freezing waits. Could heaters help, or is better service the real fix? Read the full story.
A collision involving a school bus near Lillian Crescent and Cundles Road in Barrie, Ontario, resulted in one person being transported to hospital. Details on the incident and response.
Frustrated Windsor parents are petitioning to restore a cancelled Transit Windsor student shuttle program, arguing its end creates barriers to education. Over 350 signatures gathered.
A pedestrian was struck by a 'shuttle-style' bus in Surrey, B.C. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on December 16, 2025. No further details on injuries were immediately released.
A Regina city councillor is pushing to halt the electric bus program during budget talks, labeling it another failed initiative. Get the details on the motion and the debate.
A severe winter storm has led to widespread school closures and bus cancellations in Manitoba. Get the latest details on the disruptive weather impacting the province.
A Northern Ontario woman faces multiple charges after police allege she stole a school bus and was found with cocaine. Get the full details on this unusual case.
A seven-year-old girl suffered serious injuries after being struck by a school bus in Laval. Police say the bus driver failed to stop after the collision and was later intercepted. The investigation is ongoing.
The remaining historic bus barns in Saskatoon's Caswell Hill neighbourhood are scheduled for demolition in 2026. Learn about the site's history and what comes next for this piece of local heritage.
The relocation of a bus stop from Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg has raised significant safety and accessibility concerns for vulnerable patients and staff. Learn about the community's response.
A school bus driver faces charges after a collision with a minivan erupted in flames at a St. Clair Township intersection. No serious injuries were reported. Learn the details.
A fire truck driver faces charges following a serious multi-vehicle collision with a school bus and delivery van in Owen Sound, Ontario. Details on the incident and police response.
The Athabasca Rivermen Junior A hockey team is preparing to get back on the ice following a serious bus crash on Highway 2. The incident occurred on December 12, 2025, south of Athabasca, Alberta.
Montreal's STM transit workers have ratified a new collective agreement, securing wage increases through 2029 and preventing a potential service shutdown. Get the details on the deal.
A new study shows Montreal's public transit agency could save thousands daily by switching to a full electric bus fleet. Discover the financial and environmental benefits.
Surrey Police are searching for a suspect after a stabbing incident on a party bus. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant. Get the latest details.
A violent altercation on a Surrey party bus early Saturday left four people injured, two with serious wounds. Police are searching for a suspect who fled on foot.
Waymo is issuing a voluntary recall for its self-driving software after incidents where vehicles failed to stop for school buses. The move highlights ongoing safety challenges for autonomous technology.
A Sherwood Park man died in a head-on collision with a school bus on Highway 814. RCMP are investigating, citing poor road conditions as a possible factor.
Calgary Transit is discontinuing eight express bus routes by 2027, citing low ridership. A petition to save Route 70 has over 730 signatures. Learn about the city's transit shift.
A fatal collision involving a school bus occurred south of Edmonton. One person is dead. Details on the crash and ongoing investigation.
A school bus transporting 36 students crashed into a broken-down vehicle on the Burlington Skyway. Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the incident. No serious injuries reported.
Ontario Provincial Police report a teen driver failed to stop for a school bus in Atwood, crashed into a stop sign, and had open alcohol in the vehicle. Details on the incident and charges.
Highway 26 near Barrie is closed due to intense snow squalls causing near-zero visibility. The dangerous conditions have also triggered widespread school bus cancellations across the region.
Freezing rain and icy conditions have forced the cancellation of all school bus runs in Chatham-Kent's Zone 7 for Tuesday, December 4, 2025. Check the list of affected schools.
Heavy snow squalls have led to widespread school bus cancellations across parts of Simcoe County and Grey County on December 4, 2025, disrupting student transportation.
Five teenagers face charges following a violent altercation on a St. Albert Transit bus. Police detail the incident and the charges laid. Read the latest on this case.
Following the tragic death of 7-year-old Dante Caranci, London parents demand action on school bus safety. Their 'No Excuses' campaign seeks to prevent future tragedies.