CBRM studying cost of switching to electric transit buses There is some concern among Cape Breton Regional Municipality councillors about the cost of converting the transit fleet to electric vehicles, but CBRM Mayor Amanda McDougall says there is also not much choice. Social Sharing Mayor says federal subsidies will end soon for diesel buses and converting to electric will be mandatory Posted: May 12, 2021 6:00 AM AT | Last Updated: May 12 CBRM looks to replace some diesel buses with electric CBC News Nova Scotia12 days ago 2:11The Cape Breton Regional Municipality has started a study to consider which routes can easily be converted to electric buses.2:11