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Predicting the future of payment methods

With the emergence of every new payment technology, there’s a chorus declaring that it will revolutionize payment for products and services.

VTA delves into Bus Rapid Transit

Three BRT corridors emerge as the most promising for Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.

BRT in America: It takes a village

No two BRT systems are alike. Each one requires a mix of characteristics uniquely suited to the individual communities it serves.

YCAT comes of age

By John Andoh
Transit Director
Yuma County Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority
Yuma, AZ

Interview only the best drivers

Scheig Associates’ solutions ensure that only superior applicants make it to the interview phase.

Cummins announces new global heavy-duty engine platform

Cummins Inc. today announced a new global heavy-duty engine platform that it has developed to complement its existing global product offering.

XL Hybrids adds small bus installations

The company addresses a market that stands to gain the most from hybrid-electric propulsion.

Overcoming battery charging imbalance

By Brad Bisaillon With the emergence of advanced electrical systems in today’s bus designs, reliance on batteries to power them has become increasingly important. These continually evolving electrical subsystems are putting a tremendous strain on the batteries that power them, so effective management of the battery bank’s charge and discharge characteristics are imperative to extending […]

Six ways tires save fuel

Tires play a critical role in improving mileage.

A wheel’s shine is not skin-deep

Choosing the right chrome wheels means easier cleaning.