The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is happy to welcome Rick Bailey to its leadership team as director of transit operations for Metro. In the role, Mr. Bailey manages the delivery of fixed-route services to the community and oversees all operators; service delivery and quality; supervision; dispatching; and support and operations at Metro’s transit […]
Colorado Springs Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT) today announced the launch of RideMMT, a new mobile ticketing application, deployed in partnership with Masabi, the company bringing Fare Payments-as-a-Service to public transit. RideMMT can be used by riders on all 27 MMT routes throughout downtown Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas within city limits and to […]
Power management company Eaton has announced its eMobility business has been chosen to supply a 4-speed medium-duty electrified vehicle (EV) transmission to Proterra, a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, for the company’s ProDrive drivetrain used in Proterra ZX5 electric transit buses. “Our EV transmissions have unmatched performance, providing class-leading acceleration, horsepower, range and […]
Xos, Inc., a leading manufacturer of Class 5 through Class 8 battery-electric vehicles and powertrains, and provider of charging infrastructure and fleet management software, today announced a partnership with Thermo King to jointly develop a refrigerated commercial vehicle prototype that is 100% battery-electric. The battery-electric refrigerated prototype vehicle will support fresh and frozen applications and […]
In celebration of National Bike Month, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) encourages our community to get rolling on two wheels and #BikeThere! Throughout the month of May, the RTC will celebrate with Bicycle Transit Systems and Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition to host community bike rides, bike safety and maintenance events, and […]
The Board of Trustees of the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) has approved a 3-year contract with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 697, which represents about 150 employees at TARTA and its paratransit agency, TARPS. “We’re happy to have reached an agreement that benefits TARTA, its employees and its customers,” said TARTA Board of Trustees […]
The County of Hawaiʻi Mass Transit Agency (MTA), in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Natural Energy Institute (HNEI) and U.S. Hybrid, has taken delivery of its first hydrogen fuel-cell-powered bus intended for operation on Routes 202, 203, and 204 in Kailua-Kona later this Spring. The bus is expected to travel approximately 100 miles a day […]
Cutting-edge lowered floor technology, fuel efficient V6 engine, and a lightweight yet strong and durable composite body structure make the Frontrunner the greenest alternative to electric and the most technologically advanced purpose-built cutaway available in the market today. Paul LaRose – President / CEO Since its development in 2016, the purpose-built, low-floor Frontrunner minibus […]
All Blue Bird propane and gasoline school buses have received Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board certification for the 2022 heavy duty refueling standard, significantly reducing emissions from escaping the tank during refueling. On gasoline fuel systems, Environmental Protection Agency tests show that the new refueling emissions regulations can reduce harmful emissions by […]
After running a LiquidSpring-equipped bus on a comparative test route for almost four years, New Mexico’s North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) is continuing to see satisfying results. NCRTD is a rural New Mexico transit agency which services an area of 10,079 square miles, including the counties of Los Alamos, Taos, Rio Arriba, and Santa […]