The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) welcomed new Chief Operating Officer (COO) Alicia Walker to its leadership team today, joining COTA with more than 20 years of leadership experience in public transit, multimodal transportation, and large-scale operational management. At COTA, Walker oversees all aspects of service operations and customer care, including transportation and vehicle maintenance […]
Friday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11) and Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) announced that San Francisco is set to receive nearly $40 million from the Federal Transit Administration’s Bus and Bus Facilities and Low-or-No-Emission Bus grant programs. This major investment, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed by the Democratic Congress and signed by President […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today invested $2 billion in 165 transit projects in 45 states and Washington, D.C. The funds will deliver 2,400 buses built with American parts and labor—a proud example of President Trump’s America First agenda. Funding from the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program and […]
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) recently earned two major awards recognizing innovation and equity in transit fare technology through its PRONTO fare system, developed in partnership with INIT. The first award was provided by the San Diego chapter of Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS). MTS received the Technology for Transportation Award for its Online Reduced Fare Application, also built in partnership […]
ABQ RIDE’s innovative microtransit program, ABQ RIDE Connect, is broadening its reach to help people get around more easily in the Rio Grande Zone. ABQ RIDE Connect provides free door-to-door ride-share service within two established zones in the City of Albuquerque, Rio Grande and Southwest Mesa, which have less bus access. The service links […]
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. and North America’s motorcoach leader—offering in-field technical expertise, 24/7 roadside assistance, and parts support—recently delivered a brand-new J4500 coach to Ebmeyer Charter and Tour in advance of the California Bus Association Annual Convention and Tradeshow. MCI also showcased the vehicle on the tradeshow floor, which […]
Prevost is pleased to welcome John Busskohl as the new West Coast Regional Commercial Director. Busskohl brings more than 30 years of experience in the motorcoach industry. His career began at Arrow Stage Lines, the company founded by his grandfather, where he served as general manager. Following the company’s acquisition, John joined Coach USA as […]
Located in the northeastern corner of Massachusetts and serving a population of approximately 400,000, Merrimack Valley Transit (MeVa) is responsible for providing reliable and accessible transit options across 16 cities and towns ranging from densely populated former mill cities like Lawrence and Haverhill in the western part of the district, to the seacoast in […]
Purchasing a shuttle bus isn’t just about specs or passenger capacity; it’s about ensuring predictable costs, safe operations, and long-term peace of mind. At the center of that guarantee is one critical factor buyers often overlook: the warranty. For many buyers, warranty terms can be the difference between predictable operating costs and unexpected financial […]
By Ben H. Rome, Director of Communications & Brand for the American Bus Association Ahundred years ago, buses didn’t just connect towns—they connected people. And that’s where the story of the American Bus Association (ABA) begins: not with boardrooms or branding, but with a handful of independent bus operators gathered in Washington, D.C., in […]