MB: Transit Union Boss Says City Uninterested in Grants for Electric Buses

The union that represents Winnipeg Transit staff says city hall is missing out on an opportunity to access loans and grants to electrify the transit fleet.

Aleem Chaudhary, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505, said the Federation of Canadian Municipalities is providing low-interest loans and grants for "green" projects, including electrification of transit fleets but the City of Winnipeg doesn’t seem interested.

The FCM has a low-interest loan program for green projects, including the electrification of transit buses. The loans, up to a maximum of $10 million, are provided for 80 percent of project costs. 

The FCM deadline for applications this year is Aug. 1.

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