The City of Brampton has announced a landmark $4 billion partnership with Zenobē, a leading UK-based fleet electrification and battery storage company, to fully convert Brampton Transit’s fleet to zero-emission electric buses — the largest transit electrification initiative in Canadian history.
The announcement was made in Ottawa, where Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and Zenobē executives joined UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to celebrate this milestone in international collaboration, sustainable infrastructure, and green investment.
Under the first phase of the 10-year agreement, Brampton’s diesel-powered buses will be gradually replaced with up to 1,000 battery electric buses (BEBs), transforming the city’s transit network and supporting over 40 million passenger trips annually. The full transition is expected to eliminate the vast majority of emissions from transit operations, which currently account for approximately 70% of the City’s corporate GHG emissions.
This public-private partnership is projected to generate 5,000 direct and indirect jobs across Canada and the UK and bring over $1 billion in foreign investment into Canada.
The partnership builds upon the Canada Infrastructure Bank’s previously announced commitment of up to $400 million to support Brampton Transit’s purchase of up to 450 zero-emission buses by 2027, accelerating the city’s bold climate goals.
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“This historic investment marks a turning point for Brampton and public transit across Canada. By transitioning to a fully electric bus fleet, we’re not only reducing emissions — we’re creating jobs, improving air quality, and building a cleaner, healthier future for our residents.”
— Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
“The U.K. is one of our oldest and closest trading partners and I am very excited that our relationship will deepen even more through this investment. This partnership is great news for our economy and for the future of sustainable infrastructure in Canada.”
— Hon. Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, MP for Brampton East
“This is a powerful example of U.K.-Canada collaboration delivering real-world solutions to global challenges. British clean transport expertise is helping shape a more sustainable future for one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities.”
— Hon. Fouzia Younis, U.K. Consul-General to Ontario
“We bring deep experience supporting the public sector with electric fleet transitions. Brampton is a natural partner for our expansion in Canada, and we are proud to support their economic and environmental goals through proven, cost-effective solutions.”
— Steven Meersman, Co-Founder and Director, Zenobē
“With one of the largest zero-emission bus programs in North America, Brampton is setting a bold new standard for sustainable public transit. This partnership will improve air quality, reduce emissions, and create local economic opportunities for years to come.”
— Heidi Dempster, General Manager, Brampton Transit
The City of Brampton continues to lead on climate action and innovation, with this partnership marking a major step forward in delivering on Council’s vision for a modern, low-carbon future.