Canada’s journey toward 100% electric school buses (ESBs) by 2040 is advancing — but still isn’t moving at full speed. Despite some progress in the past year, the pace is far from what is needed, and persistent barriers like high costs and infrastructure challenges still stand in the way of more sustainable student transportation.

To drive this critical transition, the Canadian Electric School Bus Alliance has unveiled its latest report, “Powering Up: The Path to Electric School Bus Adoption in Canada.” This comprehensive analysis outlines the benefits of ESBs, digs into the challenges holding us back, and lays out bold, actionable steps to overcome them. Whether you’re a policymaker, operator, or advocate, this is a blueprint for electrifying Canada’s school transportation system.