Voters in Phoenix have defeated an initiative that would have ended all light rail construction, prohibited future rail investment and returned billions in federal dollars previously pledged to expand the regional transit system. This vote marks the fourth time since 2000 that Phoenix voters have publicly supported light rail through the election process. The vote […]
Global electric and hybrid bus demand is forecast to increase 8.8 percent per annum to 114,200 units in 2023, registering faster growth than all other bus types. The popularity of electric and hybrid models will continue to grow due to their: limited impact on the environment greater fuel efficiency than conventional buses lower fuel and maintenance […]
Complete Coach Works (CCW) is pleased to announce its contract with Petaluma Transit; located in Petaluma, California, for the complete rehabilitation of one of their New Flyer buses. The rehabilitation will include replacement of the original engine with a 2007 Cummins ISL Recon engine. In addition to the clean engine, the rehab will include rebuilt […]
Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni, well-known for its award-winning bus lifts and truck lifts, has announced that bus manufacturer Build Your Dreams (BYD), recognized as one of the leading suppliers of battery-powered electric transit and coach buses worldwide, has selected and uses Stertil-Koni heavy duty vehicle lifting systems in its 550,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility […]
New Flyer Industries Canada ULC, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., today announced that the BC Transit Corporation has issued an order for 68 compressed natural gas (CNG) Xcelsior® 40-foot, heavy-duty transit buses. The order follows BC Transit’s 2018 purchase of CNG buses, which were converted from the New Flyer option backlog. Today’s announcement follows […]
Complete Coach Works (CCW) recently announced it has begun delivery of buses to Montebello Bus Lines. The contract calls for the installation of CCW’s refined HVAC system into 35 Montebello Transit New Flyer buses. In 2018, a full redesign of the HVAC system was developed as a lack of available components to repair the AvantAC […]
New Flyer of America Inc. today announced a new contract for 75 clean-diesel, 40-foot Xcelsior® heavy-duty transit buses for Pace Suburban Bus. The new fleet will replace older buses currently in operation, while growing Pace’s service footprint to support its Vision 2020 strategic plan which outlines a more efficient long-range network that is convenient and […]
Capital Metro’s board of directors today approved a contract that will consolidate bus operations and maintenance services for the transit agency. Dallas-based MV Transportation, Inc. will provide the entirety of the agency’s bus operations, which are currently divided between MV and French multinational RATP Dev. MV has been a Capital Metro service provider since 2012 […]
New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, today announced an order from the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) for 50 40-foot heavy-duty Xcelsior® clean-diesel buses (50 equivalent units or EUs). The order converts 50 buses from the option backlog to firm orders, […]
Complete Coach Works (CCW) recently announced a new training initiative as part of its ongoing program to further educate its employees on state-of-the-art electric transit vehicles and charging infrastructure. This partnership allows CCW to continue its commitment to providing advanced technologies and quality transit repair solutions to its clients. CCW develops go-to-market strategies for the […]