The price of replacing buses is skyrocketing in Alberta, leaving municipalities like St. Albert and Edmonton facing significant financial pressures. The City of St. Albert has approved an additional $1.5 million for ten new buses, while the City of Edmonton estimates it will need to spend $257.6 million to replace 322 buses over the next three years. The rising costs are attributed to a number of factors, including supply chain disruptions, increased demand for zero-emission buses, and the transition to hybrid and electric technologies.