The Transit and Paratransit Company announced today that they have just completed the update and re-creation of their Train the Trainer Instructional Course for Transit & Paratransit bus driver trainers. The Train the Trainer Instructional Course is an advanced educational course for trainers in the transit and paratransit industry. It can be delivered online […]
Over the past 25 years Avail has established itself as a leader in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems for public transit by providing industry leading technologies and unsurpassed customer service. Founded on January 1st of 1999 by Dorsey Houtz, and co-founders David Matta and Mike Lynn (both retired), Avail has always had a customer […]
For Prevost, 2024 marked not only the 100th anniversary of the company’s founding, but the continual innovation and dedicated community that have been the driving forces behind its long success. Founded in 1924 by Eugène Prévost, a cabinet maker specializing in the production of church pews and school furniture, the company soon transitioned to […]
By Christian Murillo When selecting a bus wash system, operators must evaluate several critical factors to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. Key considerations include: Location and Mobility Determining whether the wash system should be stationary or mobile is essential. Fixed installations may face challenges such as hoses freezing in winter if located outdoors. In […]
Covering more than 110 square miles over the city of Fresno, California, Fresno Area Express operates 18 fixed routes, various paratransit activities, and provides transportation to nearly 9.6 million passengers annually. With a fleet of 136 fixed-route buses and over 50 paratransit buses, Fresno understands that prioritizing a clean and inviting bus, both inside […]
In order to create a context for our discussion on Fleet Financing, please share your thoughts on the state of the overall private motorcoach market as we enter 2025. Matt Hotchkiss: The motorcoach market is definitely in a strong position today. Demand is robust and operators are showing strong financial results. COVID had a […]
Established in 1947 as a manufacturer of transit Fare Boxes and Donation Boxes, Diamond Manufacturing, located in North Kansas City, Missouri, is a family-owned and operated business that began producing Round Fare Boxes for coin fares over 70 years ago. In 1972, after 25 years of producing Fare Boxes, Diamond Manufacturing was purchased by […]
By Nicholas Gwynne When selecting the right seating for bus fleets, it is important to identify the primary use of the fleet, as well as the types of passengers who will be on board. When selecting the right seating for bus fleets, it is important to identify the primary use of the fleet, as […]
Serving more than three million rides across nearly 5.5 million miles, the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) provides safe and accessible transportation to more than ten metropolitan and rural communities within an 846-square-mile area in South Texas. Based in Corpus Christi, along the South Texas Gulf Coast, CCRTA has been responsive to infrastructure […]
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), today announced a new contract with Metro Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) for the purchase of 100 MCI D45 CRT high-floor coaches. The initial purchase for the contract included 50 firm coaches and 50 options, which were added to MCI’s Q3 2024 […]