August 2012 - Page 2 of 3 - BUSRide


KCATA bus flips, injures 16

A Kansas City Area Transportation Authority bus carrying 12 passengers clipped a car, flipped over and rolled down a hill Wednesday night, the Kansas City Star reports.

Proterra welcomes new regional sales director

Proterra welcomes Michael Hennessy as its new regional sales director.

AC Transit holds job fair to recruit bus operators

AC Transit will hold a job fair to recruit applicants for the position of bus operator on Saturday, August 25, 2012.

SEPTA receives Gold Recognition Level for sustainability

The American Public Transportation Association recognized the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Monday for its sustainability achievements.

ABC plans fifth coach and parts auction for August 15

ABC Companies has experienced excellent attendance at their four regional open houses/live bus & parts auctions hosted to-date this year.

Proterra, FTA to discuss new tech at APTA Sustainability Conference

Proterra will discuss how new fleet technology can provide a sustainable solution for transit fleets – economically, environmentally and fiscally.

LECIP wins Big Blue Bus fare collection contract

LECIP Inc. and Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus have signed a contract worth more than $7 million for LECIP to deliver a new automated fare collection system.

National Express acquires contracts from Forsythe Transportation

National Express Transit Services Corporation acquired the public transit operations contracts from Forsythe Transportation.

It is Satisfactory Only for ABA members

The systematic program ranks members every 90 days with regard to the FMCSA SAFER system database.

Lessons learned when Hollywood comes to town

Summer living is easy in a moderate-sized Midwest city. Not so when Hollywood comes to town.