At SporTran in Shreveport, Louisiana, leadership views technology modernization as a necessary investment in reliability, accessibility and long-term service growth. Through a partnership with Avail Technologies, the agency has implemented an integrated suite of tools designed to improve communications, enhance operational awareness and give riders easier access to real-time transit information. “We operate 33 […]

  By Iriz Guerrero For transit agencies and private operators alike, a proactive maintenance strategy protects fleet investment, extends vehicle life, improves passenger safety and minimizes costly downtime. But even the most disciplined preventive maintenance program cannot eliminate every risk. Collisions, component failures and aging equipment remain realities for every fleet. That is where experience […]

  The service model at Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), across Southeast Michigan, does not follow a single pattern. Covering roughly 1,800 square miles outside of the city of Detroit, SMART operates across a patchwork of communities, each with its own expectations, limitations, and rider needs. That reality has pushed the authority to […]

  For many years, BUSRide MotorVision has served as a showcase for top graphic designers and outfitters that specialize in bus graphics. This month, our MotorVision spotlight is on Bus Wrap Inc., a one-stop shop for bus wrap and rental needs. Bus Wrap Inc. has a strong partnership with the touring and promotion business model, […]

  How to Minimize Your Bus Fleet’s Total Cost of Ownership. The Story Every Bus Fleet Recognizes The bus didn’t miss a route that day. But it almost did. Midway through the afternoon run, a warning light appeared. Backpressure was climbing. Regeneration history showed a familiar pattern. The operator completed the route, but the vehicle […]