Longueuil, 2026-07-14 — Letenda, a Canadian company specializing in the design and manufacturing of next-generation electric transit buses, today announced the sale of two 9-metre electric buses to York Region Transit (YRT), marking the company’s first sale in Ontario and the beginning of its expansion among transit agencies across the province.
The sale is made possible through Letenda’s contract with Metrolinx for the 9-metre electric transit bus category under the Transit Procurement Initiative (TPI). The contract now makes it easier for transit agencies across Ontario to procure Letenda’s 9-metre electric buses.
“This deployment with York Region Transit demonstrates the value of our solution in the Ontario market and represents an important milestone in Letenda’s growth. It demonstrates how Canadian innovation can help meet the evolving needs of public transit agencies across the country,” said Nicolas Letendre, Chief Executive Officer of Letenda.
A Milestone with Interprovincial Benefits
This sale in Ontario highlights the potential for Canadian-developed innovations to be deployed across provincial borders in support of the continued evolution of public transit.
Beyond this sale, deployments like this help strengthen economic ties between provinces, support the growth of innovative Canadian companies, and accelerate the adoption of zero-emission public transit solutions across the country.
Advancing Public Transit Electrification in Ontario
Letenda’s 9-metre electric buses enable transit agencies to deploy the right vehicle for the right level of ridership. Designed for medium-ridership routes, they provide a zero-emission solution that improves operational efficiency while optimizing operating costs.
About Letenda
Letenda is a Canadian company specializing in the design, manufacturing and commercialization of next-generation mid-size electric buses designed to meet the evolving needs of modern public transit systems. Through an approach focused on innovation, operational efficiency and sustainable mobility, Letenda provides transit agencies and fleet operators with a Zero-Emission transportation solution specifically designed for medium-ridership routes across the North American market.