Combined investment of C$6 million to fund city of Sarnia, Ontario's, zero-emission buses

Sarnia Transit will be investing federal and city funding into three new zero-emission buses and three new charging stations after a combined investment of almost C$6 million (US$4 million) from the government of Canada and the city of Sarnia.

The investment will allow Sarnia Transit to expand its fixed-route and on-demand services to better serve all areas of the city of Sarnia, Ontario, including rural areas with limited service. The expansion will also allow Sarnia Transit’s Care-A-Van service to better serve seniors and people with special needs, helping them get around their community.

“I am pleased this investment will support the city of Sarnia update their transit infrastructure and expand their fleet with eco-friendly vehicles,"said Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Investments Peter Fragiskatos. "Investments in Sarnia Transit will help make the service more reliable and connected. Investments like this demonstrates a commitment to communities across Canada to help keep them moving and connected.”

The government of Canada is investing C$4.9 million (US$3.6 million) in the project through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund and the city of Sarnia is contributing C$1.2 million (US$903,654).