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Ruth Bonneville / Free Press Local - first 60-foot battery-electric bus Photo of (L - R), Councillor Janice Lukes, Chairperson of the Standing, Mayor Scott Gillingham, Greg Ewankiw Director, Transit and Erin Cooke Erin Cooke Project Manager for Zero Emission Bus program, next to Winnipeg’s first 60-foot battery-electric bus parked next to the stadium Thursday. Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham and Winnipeg Transit held press conference and ride-along to the stadium to celebrate being the first Canadian city to put 60-foot battery-electric buses into service. Story by JOYANNE Aug 7th, 2025