Grande West received bus orders from St. John's Transportation Commission (three), the City of Oakville (eight), the City of Burlington (seven), and the City of Welland (two) for its Vicinity bus.
All of the orders will be delivered through Grande West’s eastern Canadian service and sales partner City View.
Current total firm orders for 2017 and first half 2018 delivery are for 267 buses valued at approximately $72 million.
“We are very pleased to continue to build new relationships with transit agencies throughout Canada and continue to grow with our current customers,” said William Trainer, CEO of Grande West. "Grande West is now truly coast to coast, from BC to Newfoundland, with a presence in eight out of 10 provinces across Canada. First quarter deliveries have started and we will provide an update on our deliveries and revenue after the first quarter ends."
The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.
Rolling out in electric yellow and seafoam blue, the first battery-electric buses purchased from GILLIG will begin serving riders in south King County on February 2.
The agreement provides competitive wages and reflects strong labor-management collaboration, positive working relationships, and a shared commitment to building a world-class transit system for the community, said RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins.
The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.
In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at HDR, MCTS, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.
While their comprehensive analysis of bus stops focused on Massachusetts, the researchers are excited about the generalizability of the findings and application to other locations.
CEO Nat Ford’s address offered a look at highlights from 2025, with a focus on the future and the innovative ways the JTA is shaping mobility in Northeast Florida.