Sen. Schumer provision would extend mass transit benefit
On Wednesday U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer was able to include a retroactive extension of the mass transit commuter tax benefit.
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MV Transportation inks first overseas contract in Saudi Arabia
MV Transportation, Inc.has finalized its first contract outside of North America. MV and Earadat Transportation, LLC.
New Flyer delivers 4,000th CNG bus
New Flyer Industries Inc., a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in Canada and the U.S., delivered its 4,000th CNG bus in December.
Riteway Bus founder dies
Roland “Rollie” Bast, who founded Wisconsin-based Riteway Bus/GO Riteway Transportation Group in 1957, died Feb. 5 at the age of 91.
LaHood announces funding for vets' access to transportation
On Tuesday U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the availability of approximately $30 million to create or increase access to local and regional transportation resources for veterans and military families.
Construction begins on new stations for VIA Prímo
San Antonio-based VIA Metropolitan Transit has broken ground on the stations for VIA Prímo.
First Transit providing employment opportunities for returning soldiers
Cincinnati based, First Transit, Inc. recently confirmed a partnership with the United States Army’s Partnership for Youth Success (PaYs) program.
APTA strongly opposes political committee proposal
The American Public Transportation Association opposes a proposal by the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee to divert $25 billion in dedicated fuels tax revenues from the Mass Transit Account.
Prepare now for stricter industry oversight
Two stories overshadowed all others in the bus industry in 2011: the implementation and realization of the new Safety Measurement System (SMS) and the resulting consequences and attention a string of unusually severe motorcoach crashes generated.
Lawmakers unveil new transportation and jobs bill
On Tuesday House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John L. Mica (R-FL) and Members of the Committee unveiled the American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act.