​​​​The City of Brampton is advancing its vision for a connected, sustainable and inclusive community with the purchase of up to 136 new buses for Brampton Transit. In partnership with the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario, Brampton is delivering more than $183 million in investments expanding transit capacity, improving rider experience and supporting the city’s continued growth. ​

The announcement was made in Brampton, where Mayor Patrick Brown was joined by The Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation and Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton South, The Honourable Shafqat Ali, Member of Parliament for Brampton—Chinguacousy Park, The Honourable Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, The Honourable Amandeep Sodhi, Member of Parliament for Brampton Centre, The Honourable Charmaine Williams, Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton Centre, The Honourable Graham McGregor, Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton North and Amarjot Sandhu, Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton West.

Dignitaries gather to announce the purchase of 136 new buses as part of the City of Brampton’s commitment to building a modern, sustainable transit system. Credit: City of Brampton

As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada and an economic hub in the Greater Toronto Area, Brampton has experienced record ridership growth. Expanding Brampton Transit’s fleet with modern vehicles is essential to keeping the city moving, reducing congestion and connecting residents and businesses to opportunity.

The new buses include a mix of 60-foot diesel articulated buses, 40-foot diesel-hybrid buses, 40-foot conventional diesel buses, 40-foot zero-emission battery electric buses and 40-foot zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell electric buses. This investment not only increases service reliability and fleet capacity but also accelerates Brampton’s transition to clean technologies, supporting the City’s Environmental Master Plan.

The City of Brampton is contributing $48.8 million toward the purchase of the new buses, with the Government of Canada investing $73.2 million and the Government of Ontario investing $61 million through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

These investments align with Brampton’s vision of building safe, sustainable and transit-oriented communities. Expanding transit infrastructure creates jobs, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and provides residents with cost-effective and reliable options to travel to work, school, health care and community services.

Quotes

“Brampton is one of the fastest-growing and most diverse big cities in Canada, home to 800,000 residents and more than 110,000 businesses driving our economy. As an economic hub in the GTA, we are committed to building a modern, sustainable transit system that supports growth, reduces congestion and connects people to opportunity. These 136 new buses will allow us to meet rising demand, advance our climate goals and continue strengthening Brampton’s reputation as a forward-looking city of choice.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“Public transit is the backbone of a thriving city. Brampton Transit has experienced record ridership growth and this investment in new buses will directly benefit our residents, businesses and workers. Expanding our fleet means more reliable service, more capacity and more sustainable options to keep Brampton moving as our community grows.”- Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5, Chair, Public Works Section

“Our residents depend on Brampton Transit to access jobs, schools, health care and community services every day. These new vehicles will strengthen our system, improve the rider experience and allow us to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable service to more people across the city. As Brampton continues to grow, we are committed to investing in innovative, clean technologies that shape the future of public transit.” - Heidi Dempster, General Manager, Brampton Transit

"Transit is a lifeline for thousands of people to get to work, school, appointments, and to move around Brampton and the GTA. More buses mean faster, more reliable service for Bramptonians. This investment will make it easier to get around and will help build a cleaner future." - The Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Brampton—Chinguacousy Park, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada

“Today’s investment is a huge step forward for Brampton Transit, and a milestone I’m excited to share with my community. Under Premier Ford’s leadership, and as part of our plan to protect Ontario, our government is investing to keep Brampton moving. These new buses will deliver faster commutes, safer travel and a transit system that keeps pace with our growing city.” - The Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario Minister of Transportation and Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton South