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 […]
Winnipeg Transit’s mission of ensuring safe and accessible transportation for all passengers was aided by the city’s recent adoption of Q’STRAINT’s QUANTUM and Q’POD products. These technologies have a major impact on transit safety and accessibility, and the agency has taken a leading role in driving these advancements. Teresa Platt, manager of client services at […]
The agency Created in 1974 and operated by South Carolina’s City of Greenville, Greenlink is responsible for 12 fixed routes covering destinations all across Greenville County. Whether traveling to work, school or a medical appointment, Greenlink’s goal is always to provide its ridership with a safe, convenient and affordable transportation option. However, according to […]
By Banning K. Lary, PhD An often-unrecognized problem in school bus maintenance shops is falls from slippery tires or flimsy ladders. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020) there were 22,710 ladder injuries in all occupational groups, led by the installation, maintenance and repair occupations where in 5,790 injuries the primary source […]
Transit agencies are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency and deliver better services to riders. One significant advancement in this area is the implementation of Enterprise Transit Management Software (ETMS), a comprehensive system that integrates various aspects of transit operations. Developed by Avail Technologies, ETMS is designed to meet the specific needs of transit agencies, […]
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has selected HDR to provide the final design of the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project. The BRT project will provide faster and more reliable service to meet the corridor’s growth by linking Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena. Key destinations include the North […]