Each K9S bus costs $970,000 Canadian dollars, and are a part of Alberta’s Green Transit Incentives Program to support public transit infrastructure and reduce greenhouse gases and the amount of vehicles on province roads.
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Each K9S bus costs $970,000 Canadian dollars, and are a part of Alberta’s Green Transit Incentives Program to support public transit infrastructure and reduce greenhouse gases and the amount of vehicles on province roads.
The Canadian municipality of St. Albert introduced three BYD electric buses on Tuesday, May 30 as part of Alberta’s initiative to broaden sustainable public transportation.
Each BYD K9S electric bus is capable of traveling between 155 and 174 miles per charge and can withstand the cold climate of Alberta, which can drop as low as -35 degrees Celsius in the winter. The K9S buses were tested against diesel buses in the city of Edmonton last winter and proved to be more reliable in extreme cold, according to the company.
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The buses, which cost $720,000 dollars (U.S.) apiece, are a part of Alberta’s Green Transit Incentives Program to bolster new and existing public transit infrastructure with the goal of reducing greenhouse gases and the amount of vehicles on province roads.
Last year, St. Albert became the first Canadian municipality to order long-endurance electric buses to incorporate into public transportation. The move toward sustainable public transit mirrors efforts of Canadian politicians to mitigate climate change by providing green solutions to transportation.
A major goal of the pilot, which begins in April, is to test the speed, functionality, and durability of new handheld devices to scan Ventra and paper tickets.
Traditionally, bus lane enforcement has relied on manual processes carried out by transit police or parking enforcement officers. While it may be effective in certain municipalities, this approach is resource-intensive and very difficult to sustain.
A phased approach to technology, in-house capabilities, and workforce investment is helping transportation leaders break the reactive cycle and build more resilient, revenue-focused operations.
The landmark event empowers riders across six agencies in the Puget Sound region to tap-and-ride transit using a contactless credit or debit card or a mobile wallet.
Now in its latest edition, the awards recognize forward-thinking solutions that improve safety, operational efficiency, sustainability, rider experience, and overall system performance.
Menard discusses how data-driven signal prioritization is improving efficiency, reliability, and ridership, while offering insight into the innovations driving the next generation of smart mobility. Together, they explore how technology and collaboration are paving the way for a more connected, sustainable future in transit.
The pilot program showcases two companies’ technology at eight bus stops. The companies submitted their ideas through the Transit Tech Lab, which is backed by the Partnership Fund for New York City and provides an accelerated pathway for early to growth-stage companies to solve public transportation challenges for the largest transit agencies in North America.
