Partial ride on Winnipeg Transit 643 | 2026 New Flyer XE40 | F8 Pembina to U. of Manitoba

On Monday, March 30, 2026, I had the opportunity to ride the first 2026 XE40 when it entered service. 643 is one twenty-three electric buses for Winnipeg Transit. These buses carry the old numbers of the ex-Calgary 1996 New Flyer D40LF buses. ===DETAILS=== Route: F8 Pembina Destination: University of Manitoba Run Info: 8-18, trip 2 of 3 First Stop: 60251 Southbound Pembina at Windermere at 7:44:45 Last Stop: 61254 Eastbound Dafoe at U of M Station at 8:11:00 ===BUS INFO=== Fleet Number: 643 Year: 2026 Manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Model: XE40 Motor: Accelera ELFA3 1DB2016 traction motor Fleet Package: 641-663 #winnipeg #winnipegtransit #newflyer #newflyerxe40