Proterra buses help meet net-zero carbon goal To meet the needs of Park City’s four-season mountain climate, including extreme cold weather winter conditions, Park City Transit deployed Utah’s first zero-emission, battery-electric transit fleet with six Proterra Catalyst® buses. Selected to serve the region’s renowned ski resort community, the Proterra fleet supports Park City’s and Summit County’s […]
Luminator Technology Group (Luminator), a provider of onboard passenger information systems and Houck Transit Advertising (Houck) announced their partnership in providing high resolution digital advertising solutions and services for North American public transit agencies. Luminator’s INFOtransit passenger information system provides a best-in-class platform for keeping passengers updated with information such as bus route, next stop, and […]
By Jim McCann, Spader Business Management Facilitator Four decades of consulting has revealed to us that people in positions of authority can be described as either a “leader” or a “manager,” and rarely both. Which type are you, and how effective are you? Type #1: The Ineffective Leader/Ineffective Manager Ineffective leaders and managers are the […]
By Al Daoud Operating buses presents many unique challenges, but one challenge is far more important than the rest: passenger safety. You carefully select the best drivers, buy quality equipment and make it clear to your passengers and company that safety is a priority. You plan for every outcome imaginable, including bus fires. But how […]
The Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District (TriMet) recently announced the beta launch of the first virtual public transit card via Android Pay. Through a partnership just announced with Google, select TriMet riders will now be able to tap and pay their transit fare using a virtual Hop card stored securely in their Android smartphone with Near […]
It’s been in the works for months, but the partnership between Specialty Vehicles and Brown Industries has now become official. Brown Industries in Lawrence, Kansas is the manufacturer of the American Heritage line of trolleys for Specialty Vehicles, the exclusive domestic and international distributor. “It is a perfect match combining the industry experience and […]
For this important discussion on the value of surveillance as a crime deterrent and risk management tool, BUSRide spoke with the following experts: Anthony Incorvati business development manager transportation Axis Communications, Inc. Lucius McCelvey sales manager mass transportation Safety Vision What is your company’s surveillance expertise? What are your capabilities? Lucius McCelvey: Safety Vision has been […]
By David Warren How battery-electric propulsion works, and why demand continues to grow Public transit manufacturers are intensifying focus on zero-emission transportation that runs cleaner, greener, and leaner for growing cities. Battery-electric transit has shot into pop culture, and North American OEMs are finding themselves in a moment to shine. With this comes an opportunity […]
BUSRide spoke with experts in intelligent transportation systems (ITS) about the importance of passenger communications in creating “smart cities” – and how innovations in technology will continue to shift passenger demands. Kirk Shore vice president of product management Clever Devices Nick Ross industry solutions manager intelligent transportation systems (ITS) Trapeze Group Please briefly describe your […]
By Todd Ewing Return on investment, or ROI—three little letters with one very significant meaning. Businesses today, especially those with fleets, are paying more attention to the ROI they get from each purchase, especially if that purchase includes technology that is intended to help their fleet operate more efficiently. Any opportunity for investment can be […]