Having provided more than 900,000 trips in the month of August, Metro ridership overall is more than 80% toward achieving pre-pandemic figures, compared to an average monthly ridership of 1.1 million in 2019. Additionally, several routes have exceeded pre-pandemic levels – with others not far behind – thanks to a number of recent service improvements […]
PUBLIC NOTICE SOUTHEASTERN STAGES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) DIESEL POWERED OVER THE ROAD INTERCITY BUSES Proposal No. SESPTD09062022 Southeastern Stages, Inc. with administrative offices located at 260 University AV SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 Intends to establish an enterprise contract to purchase over the road intercity motor coaches. Proposals may be obtained by prospective proposers by […]
American Seating is pleased to announce that Brian Chappell has joined American Seating as national sales manager. While Brian will collaborate with American Seating’s sales team on seating and securement sales strategies, his primary focus will be on serving United States customers. “Brian has exceptional leadership skills centered on customer relations needs,” American Seating Vice […]
Blue Bird Corporation, the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, delivered the first of three electric school buses to Chinle Unified School District (USD) in Arizona, the largest school district in the Navajo Nation. Chinle USD expands its all Blue Bird diesel-powered bus fleet with zero-emission vehicles to put student and community health […]
Allison Transmission is pleased to announce that Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has selected the Allison eGen Flex™ electric hybrid propulsion system for its fleet of transit buses. VTA has signed an agreement for GILLIG buses equipped with the eGen Flex. “As the largest order of eGen Flex-equipped buses to date, Allison’s partnership with […]
The American Bus Association – the largest trade association representing the motorcoach and group tour and travel industry – congratulates TSA Administrator David Pekoske on his second term confirmation on Sept. 15. “Administrator Pekoske has been a valued partner of the motorcoach industry throughout his tenure, and we look forward to continuing our work with […]
The future is bright for the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) thanks to a forward-thinking, technologically minded leadership team combined with the right industry partnerships to ensure continuing success. Working with longtime partner Avail Technologies, Alabama’s BJCTA will soon complete a full-scale technology upgrade in preparation for the launch of their new Bus Rapid Transit […]
The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) and the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission are proud to announce a partnership that will make it easier for those who served our country to reach medical appointments. Under TARTA’s pilot fare program, the list of people eligible for a Reduced Fare Card has been expanded to […]
Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) CEO and General Manager Darryl Haley was recognized among dozens of top executives across the Greater Cincinnati region during the Cincinnati Business Courier’s eighth annual “C-Suite Awards.” “To be included among such a spectacular group of professionals from our region is a true testament to the impact public […]
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) will receive more than $9 million in federal funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to advance safe and sustainable mobility options. This funding will allow the RTC to purchase hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses, conduct workforce development training, and install […]