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title: Zero-Emission Buses for Ottawa
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# Zero-Emission Buses for Ottawa

![Zero-Emission Buses for Ottawa](https://www.systra.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/vignette-1248279494.jpg)

The City of Ottawa’s Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Program, part of the Climate Change
Master Plan, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 100% below 2012 levels
by 2040, thus providing residents with a reliable and eco-friendly transit
option. The program includes purchasing 354 battery-electric buses by end of
2027.

![](https://www.systra.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/derosiaux-samuel_hr-788x1024.jpg)

> We are honored to support the City of Ottawa in their transition to electric
> buses. This initiative marks a significant step towards sustainable urban
> mobility and underscores SYSTRA’s commitment to advancing sustainable
> transportation solutions. Through our focus on innovation and sustainability,
> we take pride in continuing to lead the way in shaping the future of public
> transport.
> Samuel Derosiaux, Executive Vice-President, Transport at SYSTRA Canada

## PEER REVIEW

Our peer review seeks to answer key questions: Will they effectively contribute
to the broader Climate Change Master Plan? What are the potential delivery
risks, and where do opportunities for improvement lie? Most importantly, how can
we mitigate those risks while maximizing the program’s potential?

> “SYSTRA Canada’s proven track record in electric bus projects worldwide
> positions us as an ideal partner for this initiative. Our team is dedicated to
> delivering insights and recommendations that will help Ottawa achieve its
> environmental goals and enhance the efficiency of its public transportation
> network.”

Carlos Hernandez, Project Manager, SYSTRA Canada

![hernandez-carlos](https://www.systra.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/hernandez-carlos.png)

## Driving Excellence

Under this contract, we will leverage our extensive expertise in zero-emission
technology and public transit systems to provide a comprehensive peer review of
Ottawa’s electric bus program. The objective of the peer review is to analyze
and validate the quality of the planning, design, construction, operational and
maintenance readiness, and IT implementation (software for energy optimization
and fleet deployment), ensuring optimal performance and sustainability.

We are proud to say that SYSTRA’s involvement will play a crucial role in
validating the program’s effectiveness and identifying opportunities for
improvement.

![New modern busses on LPG](https://www.systra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/usa-31060-gettyimages-1140362440-1024x659.jpg)

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