About Nova Bus
Offering the best solutions to the industry
Nova Bus knows that each city has its own reality and that buses often operate 24/7 in highly variable conditions. That’s why we’re not building just any buses – we’re building your transit solution.
Driven by your needs, Nova Bus sets its expertise to develop vehicles that can handle the toughest challenges. We are providing sustainable transit solutions, including environmentally friendly buses, high-capacity vehicles and integrated intelligent transportation systems.
- Financial strength of the Volvo Group
- Global technology from a world leading organization
- Workhorse of the industry
- Tailored solutions for customers and markets
- Industry leading parts and service support

Our history
Start of activities at the St-Eustache plant by GMC
1979
Start of activities at the St-Eustache plant by GMC
Read moreNova Bus builds the RTS model (Rapid Transit System)
1994
Nova Bus builds the RTS model (Rapid Transit System)
Read moreIntroduction of the Nova Bus LFS (Low Floor System)
1996
Introduction of the Nova Bus LFS (Low Floor System)
Read moreVolvo and Henlys Group become part owners of Nova Bus
1998Volvo and Henlys Group become part owners of Nova Bus
Read moreNova Bus becomes the exclusive property of Volvo
2004
Nova Bus becomes the exclusive property of Volvo
Read moreNova Bus delivers its 3,000th Nova LFS vehicle
2005
Nova Bus delivers its 3,000th Nova LFS vehicle
Read moreIntroduction of the LFS HEV model – Diesel-Electric Hybrid vehicle
2006
Introduction of the LFS HEV model
Read moreNova Bus inaugurates its Plattsburgh assembly plant
2009
Nova Bus inaugurates its Plattsburgh assembly plant
Read moreNova Bus becomes the #1 brand in Canada
2010Nova Bus becomes the #1 brand in Canada
Read moreBeginning of the project on the electrification of transport
2011
Beginning of the project on the electrification of transport
Read moreIntroduction of the LFS CNG model – Natural Gaz vehicle
2013
Introduction of the LFS CNG model – Natural Gaz vehicle
Read moreNew customer delivery center serving Nova Bus and Prevost in Plattsburgh
2016
New customer delivery center serving Nova Bus and Prevost in Plattsburgh
Read moreCity Mobility project debut – Three Full Electric Bus rolling in the street of Montreal
2017
3 Full Electric Vehicles rolling in the street of Montreal – Start of the City Mobility project
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