Let’s power up Nova Scotia’s school transportation
More than 77,000 students ride diesel/gasoline/propane buses daily in Nova Scotia. These gas-powered buses contribute over 23,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions in our province annually. Switching to electric school buses has grown popular across the country to reduce emissions, lower costs and improve student safety and comfort. Learn how the Ecology Action Centre is advocating for this change and how you can take action! |
Current state of electric buses in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of the only provinces without any electric school buses. Our neighbours are leading the way to electrification with over 107 electric buses on the roads in P.E.I. and over 22 in New Brunswick. Our province is falling behind.
There are approximately 1,200 school buses in Nova Scotia that run on diesel, with a small percentage of gasoline and propane-powered buses. Each bus has a lifespan of almost 12 years.
Our team is working towards building awareness and informing stakeholders across the province about the importance of making this electrification part of our plan to better the province. We’re encouraging the province and school boards to stop buying diesel, gasoline and propane buses and switch to quieter, cleaner and more cost-effective electric buses. Watch us speak on Global News here. |