Ford dances to ‘Electric Avenue’ introducing electric GO buses in GTA
Posted May 12, 2023 12:02 pm.
Last Updated May 12, 2023 12:03 pm.
As the province tries to go green with zero-emission GO buses, the premier decided to get a little jiggy with it with a fitting theme song.
Speaking in Oshawa, Ont. on Friday, Doug Ford introduced two fully electric zero-emission GO buses that will operate starting May 15. Afterwards, Ford whipped out his phone to play Eddy Grant’s 1982 hit “Electric Avenue.”
“I have a new theme song here,” Ford quipped. “There you go… That’s the new theme song for Ontario. Electric Avenue, and we’re going to build it right across our province.”
Ford joked that he wouldn’t quit his day job after showing off his dance moves.
On Monday, transit commuters on GO bus routes 19 (Mississauga/North York), 27 (Milton/North York), 92 (Oshawa/Yorkdale) and 96B (Oshawa/Finch Express) will have the opportunity to travel on the zero-emission buses, which will be distinguishable by a lightning bolt on the exterior.
“The launch of these electric buses marks a significant milestone in our government’s plan to be a global leader in the electric vehicle revolution,” said Premier Ford.
“We’re building a strong electric vehicle supply chain, securing game-changing investments in electric vehicles and battery manufacturing, and getting more electric vehicles on the road. The future is electric, and we’re leading the charge.”
The electric vehicle GO buses have been in the testing phase without passengers since December 2021.
