
Funding school transport electrification could be a gamechanger for workers
It’s no secret that working conditions in the school transportation sector have long needed improvement. In provinces like Quebec and Ontario, this is reflected in more…
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News Release: Canada’s first electric school bus report card
→ Report finds most provinces are failing the transition away from diesel, burdening Canadians with increased economic, health, and environmental risks. → P.E.I. ranks first,…
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Celebrating Climate Action Day and Our Collective Impact
October 24 is the International Day for Climate Action. The challenges of addressing Climate Change are huge, but the mechanisms for driving effective and sustainable…
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Press Release: Two Million Students Ride the Bus to School – Who Gets Left Behind in the Electric Transition?
Pivotal moment for Canada’s transition to low-carbon student transportation can either exacerbate or alleviate inequities. Peterborough, ON – September 3, 2025 – Over two million children…
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5 Reasons Why Electric School Buses Are Safer from Fire
Electric school buses (ESBs) are gaining momentum across North America for their environmental and health benefits. However, recent fire incidents have sparked public concern and misinformation about…
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Powering Up: The Path to Electric School Bus Adoption in Canada
A Road to a Greener Future Canada’s journey toward 100 per cent electric school buses (ESBs) by 2040 is advancing — but still isn’t moving…
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Green Communities Canada Leads Extended Electric School Bus Alliance
In November 2023, Green Communities Canada was thrilled to receive funding for the continuation of the Canadian Electric School Bus Alliance (CESBA). The funding for…
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Vehicle-to-Grid and Electric School Buses
A breakthrough for school bus electrification in Canada! Imagine a future where our school buses not only transport students efficiently, but also contribute to a…
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Electrification of Canadian School Buses is Progressing Far Too Slowly
The Canadian Electric School Bus Alliance (CESBA) – led by Équiterre and Green Communities Canada – unveiled its first study, Pathways for Canadian Electric School Bus…
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