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Southwest Mobile Storage - Best Mobile Storage & Office Containers In Ontario, CA

Southwest Mobile Storage is a family-owned shipping container business founded in 1995. Our strength for more than 25 years comes from the specialized knowledge and passion of our people, along with serving over 24,000 commercial, construction and residential customers. Our facility and expertise in maintaining, manufacturing, and delivering corrugated steel containers is unrivaled in the industry.

While the rental side of our business is regional with branches throughout the Southwest, our container sales and modification operations are nationwide and becoming global. Ontario, CA offers a wide selection of portable offices and mobile storage containers you can rent, buy or modify.

Our experts in container rental, sales and customization are committed to providing you the highest quality and best experience from service to delivery - our reputation depends on it.

Whether your need is for storage, office space, moving, multi-purpose or custom use, we've got your back. Here's how:

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NO MATTER YOUR NEED, WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK.

STORE AT YOUR LOCATION

We bring your storage container to you for convenient, easy access at your home, business or jobsite. Plus, you'll get more choice in storage space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of a pod or add on building, saving money and energy.

STORE AT OUR LOCATION

Not enough room to keep a storage container at your business, home or construction site? No problem - we can store it for you. Plus, you get 70% more space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of public storage units.

CUSTOM STORAGE

Need a permanent storage solution for your business, residence or construction? We sell new and used shipping containers in many sizes with a variety of add-ons. Or customize a container to your specific storage needs with our certified fabrication experts.

LOCAL MOVE

Take your time packing with our moving containers. We'll deliver to your business or home and pick it up whenever you're ready to move. So, you don't have to stress about moving or making multiple trips in one day, like if you rented a moving truck.

LONG-DISTANCE MOVE

Our moving container solutions ensure the long-distance move of your home or business is highly efficient and affordable throughout the southwest. In fact, we usually cost 20%-40% less than full-service movers.

MOVING & STORAGE

We understand move-in and move-out dates might be different. We can store your moving container at our highly secure facilities until you're ready to move to your new home or business location, and you can conveniently access it at any time.

OFFICE USE

Whether you need a workspace, conference room, or other office requirement, our ground-mounted mobile offices meet any and all of your business needs. Plus, it's faster and easier than building additions.

BUSINESS USE

If you need your shipping container to serve multiple uses, such as office-storage combos, breakrooms and even utilities, we've got you covered. We'll modify a custom container to fit your business needs and bring your business to the next level

CUSTOM USE

We'll create a custom container to fit your unique needs anywhere in the US. With our container modification expertise, we make any idea a reality. From pop-up stores to multi-story structures, our unrivaled facilities and fabrication experts do it all.

You'll get your own dedicated storage and container expert to serve as your one point of contact for easy, convenient service you can trust.
With our wide selection of intermodal containers for sale and rent, you'll find exactly what you need, from size, to type and condition.
We maintain our rental fleet to the highest standard - our integrity depends on it.
Our certified, experienced Conex container modification experts have more than 500 years combined experience modifying ISO containers.
All of our containers come with high security dual-locking system for no additional charge, so you can rest assured your stored items stay safe and that you don't have to pay extra for it.
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At our unrivaled 90,000 sq ft indoor fabrication facility, ensuring your custom shipping container is made exactly to your specifications.
With our level of service, quality and expertise, you won't find a better value anywhere else.
Our portable offices include lighting and electrical outlets, internet hookups, HVAC and were crafted by our in-house steel container fabrication experts for top-quality construction.

Premium Quality - High Security

With Southwest Mobile Storage, you get much more than a POD or typical Conex box. You also get high security, unparalleled service and unmatched container modification expertise and facilities. No other company offers that much.

Shipping containers and storage containers come in a range of sizes. The most common external lengths are 20ft and 40ft with a width of 8ft. ISO Containers are typically 8ft 6in tall, but high cube containers are 9ft 6in tall. We also have steel containers in a variety of sizes from 10ft long to 45ft long to rent or buy, and we can modify shipping containers into any size you want.

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SMS Mobile Storage Containers have these high quality features:

1/8" thick steel plate bottom side rails
High strength steel supporting cross members
1 1/8" thick hardwood floor with galvanized self-tapping screws
16-gauge corrugated steel walls
16-gauge roof
270-degree swing cargo door(s)
High security dual-locking system*
Spot-grinded, primed & repainted with a beige high-grade water reducible alkyd direct-to-metal enamel*
* Comes standard on all rental units

SMS portable workspace containers have these structural features:

High security window bars, lever & deadbolt set with lock box
Studs & R-19 Insulation covered with wood paneling
1 1/8" marine board floor is covered with a durable single part gray epoxy coating
Dual pane low-E horizontal sliding windows with screens and miniblinds
18 Gauge steel polystyrene core 3-hour fire rated personnel door
All of our workspaces are manufactured in-house and arrive new or restored to factory specifications
Exterior load center operating on 100 Amp single phase 230 Volt power
Light switch, receptacles and 4' light fixtures; all wiring is Romex 12/2
CAT-6 voice and data lines with electrical junction box
HVAC units ranging from 1 ton to 2 ton on rentals; ability to customize up to 10 tons of cooling

Having flexible storage containers options is important, but security is crucial to protect your peace of mind and your possessions.

At Southwest Mobile Storage, we don't believe in leaving things to chance. We want you to rest easy knowing your inventory, documents, tools, equipment and other items are safe 24/7. That is why we equip SMS high-security slide bolt locking systems and lockboxes on our entire fleet of rental freight containers.

EVERY ONE OF OUR MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR RENT IN Ontario, CA, INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY MEASURES:

High-security slide-bolt locking system and extra-long lock box, giving you twice the security and peace of mind.
No holes to ensure your rental shipping container is wind and water-tight.
No rust for your safety.
14-gauge corrugated steel for strength and reinforcement.

Contact us to speak with a helpful, friendly representative to better understand our full range of capabilities. We are happy to answer any questions you have, go over pricing and set up a time and place to deliver your Conex box. Our quotes are 100% free and you are under no obligation to pay for your consultation.

COMMERCIAL STORAGE CONTAINERS TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY IN Ontario, CA

When you own a business or manage one, it's crucial to have efficient, affordable ways to store inventory and supplies, whether it's to grow your business or adapt to changes in the market, like the many caused by the pandemic.

Renting storage containers to keep at your business eliminates the cost and hassles of sending your staff to offsite storage facilities. Steel containers with roll up doors make storing and retrieving items faster and easier. Auto repair shops and other businesses that need easy access throughout the workday to secure storage for tools, parts, equipment or supplies find renting shipping containers to be the best solution for their business storage needs. Southwest Mobile Storage has your back.

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Renting portable offices gives your business more workspace, breakrooms, pop up stores, security booths and more, without the cost and red tape associated with constructing building additions. Plus, a steel storage container fits neatly into one parking space and provides much stronger security than Pods and way more convenience than self-storage units.

If you have a specific need, we can modify shipping containers to build whatever you need to grow your business. Whether it's a portable workspace to run your business, like a pop-up container bar, or a durable facility for scientific research, like a container laboratory, or even a container gym, our unrivaled fabrication facility and modification experts got you covered. Our full-time, in-house staff of certified welders, engineers, electricians, carpenters and painters have over 500 years combined experience modifying thousands of container projects for just about any business use you can imagine.

WHETHER YOUR BUSINESS IS COMMERCIAL, HEALTHCARE, GOVERNMENT OR EDUCATION, OR YOUR INTEREST IS TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY SHIPPING CONTAINERS, SMS HAS YOU COVERED:

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Offsite storage alternatives cause a mess of hassles and headaches. Expanding office space and storage capacity at your location saves time, money and hassle of making multiple trips offsite.
We offer more choice in security, size and features in steel Conex boxes or ISO shipping containers than a public storage unit or Pod for less cost and far greater service.
We offer flexible, month-to-month rental agreements and prorate by the day after your first 28-day billing cycle.
With us, you get a dedicated account manager you can rely on, so you can focus on running your business than waste time with a different person every time you call that doesn't know or care as much.
While other companies may have some staff for modifying containers, most outsource the work, so you don't know who is actually doing the modifications or how much they're marking up the price.
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When you modify a shipping container for your business, you won't have to worry about expensive, lengthy and complicated construction.
We have modified thousands of containers nationwide and internationally for more than 25 years for NASA, US Navy, GCP Applied Technologies, Helix and Sundt to name a few. And rent containers to Amazon, Walmart and many of other nationally recognized brands.
Our extensive staff makes it possible to custom build multiple projects simultaneously and our 90,000 sq ft indoor fabrication facility prevents contaminants from interfering with fabrication, which delivers better quality and precision.

HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY A SHIPPING CONTAINER FOR YOUR HOME:

With an extensive in-house staff and 90,000 sq ft container modification facility, we're able to deliver consistently high quality and work on multiple projects simultaneously for a fast turnaround.

Other companies don't have the facility, staff or resources to modify shipping containers and will outsource the work to various shops who may not have the special experience or tools needed to modify the right way.

You can rest assured knowing your custom container is safe in our hands. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications through every step of the process.

Renting a moving container from us makes your move much less stressful because you won't have to rush to pack your whole house into a moving truck in one day. Instead, you can take your time packing over the course of a month.

Our ISO shipping containers are weatherproof and come with vault-like security, so you don't have to worry about theft or damage to your belongings.

You won't get that level of security from U-Haul or other moving truck companies.

Renting a storage container at your home keeps your belongings close and gives you convenient 24/7 access, so you're always able to retrieve the contents of your container when you need to.

We know move in and move out dates don't always line up. We can store your packed rental container at our secure facility until your new home is ready.

With our mobile storage containers for rent in Ontario, CA, you can save up to 40% when compared to full-service long-distance movers, while gaining more flexibility in your schedule.

MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINERS & PORTABLE OFFICES TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY IN Ontario, CA

We know your needs may change suddenly. With our extensive inventory and variety of sizes of portable offices and shipping containers to rent, buy or modify in Ontario, CA, we provide fast service and the best value possible so it's easy for you to get whatever you need when you need it.

Renting storage containers and portable offices from us gives you more flexibility when it comes to your schedule and options. If you don't have enough space at your current location or simply would prefer offsite storage, you can keep your rental storage and office containers at your location or ours - whichever is most convenient for you. You also get more options to choose from when it comes to size and features, like portable offices with divided rooms for private meetings or office/storage combos for storage and office space in one container. All while costing a fraction of the price of a pod or self-storage facility.

You can also buy new or used freight containers from us and choose from a variety of add-ons, including lights, electricity, doors and windows. Or fully customize a shipping container to save time, money and energy by skipping the expensive, lengthy process of constructing building additions. We can modify a Conex box into whatever you can imagine for any use you need, from construction tool cribs to office buildings, monitoring stations, mobile communication towers and much more. The possibilities are endless.

HERE'S HOW WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK:

You'll never face hidden fees or surprises with us. We give you transparent billing up front at the best prices.

With us, you get a reliable, dedicated point of contact, who keeps you updated every step of the way. You can rest assured knowing you'll always get what you need, when you need it.

No other company has the breadth and depth of staff and experience that we do when it comes to modifying shipping containers. Our certified welders, engineers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and painters have more than 500 years of combined experience in fabricating custom steel containers.

We prorate your rent by the day after the first 28-day billing cycle, so you don't have to pay for a full month when you only have your mobile containers and offices for a few days.

While other companies may be able to do small container modifications, most don't have an in-house fabrication staff or 90,000 sq ft fabrication facility like we do. As a result, they outsource the work on your custom container, so you don't know who's actually building it.

Rest assured knowing your modified shipping container will be built to the highest quality standards. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors check every step of the fabrication process to ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications.

HOW RENTING A STORAGE CONTAINER AND MOBILE OFFICE WORKS

Whether you're in need of a storage container for your commercial business, a portable office for your construction site, or a moving container for your home, our process is simple and straightforward.

Choose Your Container

Choose the mobile storage solution that works best for your needs. In this step, you will let us know the number of containers you need, their sizes and what types of doors to equip.

Choose Your Options

Let us know if you would like to add any of our rental options, like a folding table or shelving.

Choose Your Security

Choose from padlocks, puck locks and other enhanced security options. All of our storage containers come standard with dual-locking, vault-like security.

Choose Your Delivery Timeframe

You can expect standard delivery within 3-5 days of your order. If you need expedited delivery, we will do everything in our power to accommodate your needs.

Pick-Up Planning

Do you need to keep your shipping container at our location? Prefer to have our team deliver your packed container to a location of your choice? Let us know, and we'll be by your side to work out the logistics.

HOW RENTING A STORAGE CONTAINER AND MOBILE OFFICE WORKS

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DETERMINE DESTINATION

Let our team know where we should deliver your mobile storage container for rent in Ontario, CA. Be sure to let us know if there are any special conditions that might prevent our drivers from entering your chosen destination. Before you schedule your delivery, let us know which direction you would like the doors of your container to face.

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SCHEDULE DATE & TIME

Our drivers can deliver your storage container Monday-Friday, between the hours of 6AM and 2PM local time. Our two-hour delivery window is the most precise in the industry. If you desire another delivery time outside of our standard delivery options, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. As a courtesy, our driver will call you at least 30 minutes before they arrive at your drop-off destination.

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PREPARE FOR YOUR MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINER DELIVERY

Before we deliver your Conex box, prepare your delivery area by ensuring that there are no low overhangs, arches, wires, trees or any other obstacles that could interfere with your delivery. It's a good idea to mark the space where you would like your steel container placed.

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DELIVERY & SETUP

When our driver arrives, they will back our truck into the space where you would like your shipping container placed. Once we arrive, we will ensure that your container is delivered safely and securely. If placed on asphalt or pavement, we will use wood dunnage pads to make sure your ground surface is protected and the container is level.

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SoCal Beach Escapes: Uncover the Best Beaches Near Ontario, California

Ontario, California, known for its bustling city life and convenient airport, is just a short drive away from some of Southern California's most stunning beach destinations. In this article, we'll highlight the top beaches near Ontario, delving into their unique attractions, parking and accessibility options, and intriguing histories. Get ready to embrace the sun, sand, and surf as you explore these coastal treasures.Address: 103 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648Huntington Beach, affectionately known as "Surf...

Ontario, California, known for its bustling city life and convenient airport, is just a short drive away from some of Southern California's most stunning beach destinations. In this article, we'll highlight the top beaches near Ontario, delving into their unique attractions, parking and accessibility options, and intriguing histories. Get ready to embrace the sun, sand, and surf as you explore these coastal treasures.

Address: 103 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Huntington Beach, affectionately known as "Surf City USA," is a prime destination for beach enthusiasts, with 10 miles of pristine coastline and a vibrant surf culture. The beach offers ample parking, with several lots and metered street spaces available, and is easily accessible by foot. Along with surfing, visitors can enjoy beach volleyball, bonfire pits, and the iconic Huntington Beach Pier. The area is steeped in history, from the oil boom of the early 20th century to its modern-day surf competitions.

Address: 1 Balboa Pier, Newport Beach, CA 92661

Newport Beach boasts a variety of beach experiences, from the family-friendly sandy stretches along Balboa Peninsula to the secluded coves of Crystal Cove State Park. Parking options vary by location, with metered street parking and lots available. The beach is also home to the historic Balboa Pavilion, which dates back to 1906 and offers a glimpse into the area's early tourism industry. Don't miss the chance to take a scenic stroll or bike ride along the beachfront boardwalk.

Address: 20652 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Laguna Beach is a picturesque coastal town with a thriving arts scene and a variety of beautiful beaches, from the popular Main Beach to the hidden gem of Thousand Steps Beach. Parking can be limited, especially during the summer months, but there are metered spaces and lots available. The beach is accessible by foot, with many featuring stairways or paths leading down to the sand. Laguna Beach has a rich history, including Native American settlements, early California ranchos, and a booming art colony in the early 20th century.

Address: 380 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Santa Monica Beach is an iconic SoCal destination, known for its expansive shoreline, lively atmosphere, and the famous Santa Monica Pier. The beach offers several parking options, including lots and metered street spaces, with easy access to the sand. Attractions include the historic carousel, Pacific Park amusement park, and the Original Muscle Beach, a popular outdoor workout spot. Santa Monica Beach has played a significant role in California's history, from its beginnings as a seaside resort town to its modern status as a beachfront playground.

With a variety of stunning beaches just a short drive away, Ontario, California, serves as the perfect starting point for a sun-soaked coastal adventure. Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Santa Monica Beach each offer unique attractions, histories, and picturesque landscapes that make them must-visit destinations. Pack your sunscreen, towels, and beach gear, and set out to explore the vibrant and diverse world of Southern California's best beaches near Ontario.

Cenntro Announces New Assembly Plant in Ontario, California

California Facility to Expand Sales and Large-Scale Deployment of Cenntro EVs on the West CoastFREEHOLD, N.J., July 11, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--...

California Facility to Expand Sales and Large-Scale Deployment of Cenntro EVs on the West Coast

FREEHOLD, N.J., July 11, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cenntro Electric Group Limited (NASDAQ: CENN), a leading EV and alternative fuel technology company with advanced, market-validated electric commercial vehicles, today announced the addition of an assembly plant in Ontario, California. The facility has been under preparation and is scheduled to be operational this quarter, allowing the company to expand sales and large-scale deployment on the West Coast.

The Ontario facility is Cenntro’s third assembly facility in the U.S., joining assembly plants in Jacksonville, Florida, and Howell, New Jersey. Since opening in the first quarter of 2023, both facilities have moved from pilot production to full-scale assembly and deliveries to Cenntro customers in the U.S. Both the Jacksonville and Howell sites assemble and support Cenntro’s North American commercial EV portfolio including the Class 4 LS400, the Metro, and the Teemak. Vehicles produced at the Jacksonville facility support sales and distribution in the Southeastern region while the Howell facility supports the Northeastern region of the United States.

"The addition of our California facility follows certification of both the LS400 and the Metro by the California Air Resources Board and will allow the company to scale sales on the West Coast, one of the largest markets in the U.S. and a region that is very forward-acting with respect to EV and renewable technologies," said Peter Wang, Cenntro Chairman and CEO. "With our assembly facilities in Florida and New Jersey fully operational, we are delivering our vehicles to customers throughout the United States."

About Cenntro Electric

Cenntro Electric Group Ltd. (or "Cenntro") (NASDAQ: CENN) is a leading designer and manufacturer of electric commercial vehicles. Cenntro's purpose-built ECVs are designed to serve a variety of organizations in support of city services, last-mile delivery, and other commercial applications. Cenntro has committed to lead the transformation of commercial fleets to zero-emissions vehicles and develop a full line of zero-emission commercial vehicles through scalable, decentralized production, and smart driving solutions empowered by the Cenntro iChassis. For more information, please visit Cenntro's website at: www.cenntroauto.com.

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts. Such statements may be, but need not be, identified by words such as "may,'' "believe,'' "anticipate,'' "could,'' "should,'' "intend,'' "plan,'' "will,'' "aim(s),'' "can,'' "would,'' "expect(s),'' "estimate(s),'' "project(s),'' "forecast(s)'', "positioned,'' "approximately,'' "potential,'' "goal,'' "strategy,'' "outlook'' and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding assembly and distribution capabilities, decentralized production, and fully digitalized autonomous driving solutions. All such forward-looking statements are based on management's current beliefs, expectations and assumptions, and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied in this communication. For additional risks and uncertainties that could impact Cenntro’s forward-looking statements, please see disclosures contained in Cenntro's public filings with the SEC, including the "Risk Factors" in Cenntro's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 25, 2022 and which may be viewed at .

Ontario approves $172 million land deal for new sports park

The Ontario City Council is taking advantage of the new Measure Q dollars set to start coming in April to fund a new sport complex in Ontario Ranch.“You will see that some of the funding for this project is Measure Q dollars, so that is where a bulk of the purchase price is coming from,” said Economic Development Director Jennifer Hiramoto. “So Measure Q unlocked the opportunity to move forward with this project.”The city approved a $172 million purchase for 112 acres in Ontario Rancho off East Riverside...

The Ontario City Council is taking advantage of the new Measure Q dollars set to start coming in April to fund a new sport complex in Ontario Ranch.

“You will see that some of the funding for this project is Measure Q dollars, so that is where a bulk of the purchase price is coming from,” said Economic Development Director Jennifer Hiramoto. “So Measure Q unlocked the opportunity to move forward with this project.”

The city approved a $172 million purchase for 112 acres in Ontario Rancho off East Riverside Drive and Vineyard Avenue to build a new sports complex to replace the 54-acre soccer complex off the 60 Freeway.

The new sports complex is the second park land project in Ontario Ranch. The city plans to build a 370-acre green space, Grand Park, there as well. That park will span from Haven Avenue to Campus Avenue, between Ontario Ranch Road and Eucalyptus Avenue. The project was initially called Great Park but the city is in the process of rebranding, according to Dan Bell, the city’s communications and community relations director.

The old sports complex will become the home of the new “Future Corporation Yard” to centralize Ontario Municipal Utilities Company and Public Works operations which are currently located off Mission Boulevard in the north part of the city.

“So it (Corporation Yard) will be more centrally located,” said Hiramoto. “Right now it is kind of quite a hike as we start developing Ontario Ranch.”

The city is expected to close escrow on the acreage in Ontario Ranch on April 28 and construction on the complex is expected to begin September 2024, with an open date for the complex set for September 2026. Construction on the corporate yard will be staggered from the sports complex, with construction set to begin October 2026 on the yard with an expected open date December 2028.

“There are a few things that are going to happen at the same time,” said Hiramoto. “We are going to start designing this sports complex, we will have to start designing the corporate yard, and then we will need to have the sports complex completed before the corporate yard … so all those pieces can move at once.”

For the land deal, the city will pay $52 million in bond revenues. The remainder will be paid in $1 million monthly installments funded through Measure Q revenues, the city said.

Total cost for design and construction of the park and new corporate yard is not yet set.

“Some of this conversation too is why do this now, why not wait,” said Hiramoto. “But the concern is if you just wait that value in property is only going to continue to increase.”

With this in mind, Hiramoto said, the city decided that since the owner of the 112 acres was willing to sell, it was time to move forward.

The sports complex is anticipated to reach 200 acres and the city is planning to reach out to the private property owners in the area for the additional acreage.

Hiramoto said that even if the city is unable to purchase the remaining acres, the 112 acres in escrow will double the size of the existing sports complex.

The new complex will include baseball fields, soccer fields, football fields, tennis and pickle ball courts, a swim center, and a community center.

“This is a good project,” said Bell. “It will provide a lot of public use.”

Ontario Launching Credit and Debit Payment on TTC

TORONTO – The Ontario government is making it easier to take transit by giving riders more ways to pay on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Starting Tuesday, August 15, riders can use credit or debit cards to pay fares, including cards on a smartphone or smartwatch.“The launch of credit and debit payment on the TTC is just another way our government is making life easier for people across the Greater Toronto Area,” said Stan Cho, Associate Minister of Transportation. “Whether travelling for work, appointmen...

TORONTO – The Ontario government is making it easier to take transit by giving riders more ways to pay on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Starting Tuesday, August 15, riders can use credit or debit cards to pay fares, including cards on a smartphone or smartwatch.

“The launch of credit and debit payment on the TTC is just another way our government is making life easier for people across the Greater Toronto Area,” said Stan Cho, Associate Minister of Transportation. “Whether travelling for work, appointments, or anything in between, the transit experience should be as convenient as possible.”

The launch of credit and debit payment on the TTC follows the successful introduction of more payment options across many local transit systems in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas. In addition to the TTC, riders can also use credit or debit to pay fares on GO Transit, UP Express, Brampton Transit, Burlington Transit, Durham Region Transit, Hamilton Street Railway, MiWay (in Mississauga), Oakville Transit and York Region Transit.

“Our government is working with our municipal partners to make it easier and more convenient for transit riders to get from point A to point B,” said Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. “We are continuing to improve PRESTO services by introducing new and innovative payment options that make fare payments easier.”

The Ontario government is also working with Metrolinx to introduce virtual PRESTO cards for mobile wallets in the coming months.

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"Giving people the option of paying with their debit or credit cards makes it easier for people to choose the TTC to get to work, school or anywhere else. As a transit rider, I’m pleased to have new options for paying my fare quickly and conveniently. As Mayor, I am committed to making the TTC more reliable and convenient for everyone, and today’s announcement is an exciting step in the right direction."

- Olivia Chow Mayor of Toronto

"We are thrilled to offer expanded payment options on the TTC, starting August 15. The addition of debit and credit card payment for adult fares on all TTC buses, streetcars, and at fare gates, gives customers more choice and convenience when they travel. Tapping on with a debit or credit card is a feature we know our customers want, and will help to further grow ridership on the TTC. I want to thank the TTC team and our partners at the Ontario government for making it happen."

- Councillor Jon Burnside TTC Chair

"Adding the option to tap a debit and credit card on PRESTO devices across the TTC is another way for customers to have more choice in how they pay their fares as they travel throughout the region. We are excited to bring this new way to pay to TTC customers, making it easier and more convenient for people to choose transit."

- Phil Verster President and CEO of Metrolinx

Additional Resources

Metrolinx PRESTO

Ontario Launching Debit Payment on PRESTO Devices

Ontario Expands PRESTO Credit Payment to More Local Transit Agencies

Ontario Making it Easier and More Convenient to Take Transit

Ontario Cutting the Cost of Taking Transit

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Cenntro Electric Group Expands Reach with New Assembly Plant in Ontario, California

What’s HappeningCenntro Electric Group Limited, a prominent name in electric vehicle (EV) and alternative fuel technology, has announced its latest strategic expansion in North America with the addition of an assembly plant in Ontario, California. This marks the company’s third US assembly facility, indicating its continual push for a larger domestic footprint. The new assembly plant, currently under preparation, is set to be operation...

What’s Happening

Cenntro Electric Group Limited, a prominent name in electric vehicle (EV) and alternative fuel technology, has announced its latest strategic expansion in North America with the addition of an assembly plant in Ontario, California. This marks the company’s third US assembly facility, indicating its continual push for a larger domestic footprint. The new assembly plant, currently under preparation, is set to be operational within this quarter.

Why It Matters

The establishment of the Ontario facility underlines Cenntro’s commitment to broadening its market reach, particularly on the West Coast, one of the largest EV markets in the United States. This move comes in the wake of the California Air Resources Board granting certification to both the LS400 and the Metro models. The expansion, therefore, signifies not only an investment in Cenntro’s manufacturing capabilities but also a targeted approach to cater to the burgeoning demand for sustainable transport solutions in forward-thinking regions.

Key Points

The Ontario plant will be joining Cenntro’s two other assembly facilities in Jacksonville, Florida, and Howell, New Jersey. Since their inception in the first quarter of 2023, both sites have moved from pilot production to full-scale assembly, serving Cenntro customers nationwide. The Jacksonville and Howell facilities are responsible for assembling and supporting Cenntro’s North American commercial EV portfolio, including popular models such as the Class 4 LS400, the Metro, and the Teemak. They also enable sales and distribution across the Southeastern and Northeastern regions respectively.

Bottom Line

“The addition of our California facility follows the certification of the LS400 and Metro and allows us to scale sales on the West Coast, a significant market in the U.S. and a region that is highly proactive towards EV and renewable technologies,” said Peter Wang, Cenntro Chairman and CEO. As Cenntro’s assembly facilities in Florida and New Jersey are fully operational and delivering vehicles to customers throughout the United States, the new California plant will serve as a springboard for further West Coast expansion and help solidify Cenntro’s position in the thriving U.S. EV market.

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The EV Report

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