Surviving the 100 Deadliest Days on the Road with Fleet Technology By: Erin Gilchrist Every summer, something shifts on our roads — and not in a good way. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, traffic gets more chaotic, distractions go through the roof, and speed limits turn into suggestions. You’ve got teen drivers mixing with […]
Cloud computing has fundamentally reshaped the way modern industries operate, but for public transit agencies, its transformative potential is just beginning to be fully realized. Transit operations are growing increasingly complex, demanding real-time adaptability, tighter budgetary oversight, and seamless data integration across systems. At Avail Technologies, we’ve seen firsthand how cloud-based solutions can deliver […]
`A Leader’s Guide to Effectively Managing Electronic Device Policies and Mitigating Associated Risks in Transportation By Brian Dickson Reflecting on my career as a leader in the ground transportation industry, one of the most challenging aspects of managing risk has been addressing the growing prevalence of electronic devices. What began with cell phone usage has […]
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has been supporting transit riders of Ohio since 1974, providing nearly 12 million passenger trips annually across a 562 square mile service area with approximately 3,000 active transit stops and serving Central Ohio for over 50 years. In mid-2023, COTA was looking to upgrade their CAD/AVL software solution […]
By Joseph Lucci In the charter and motorcoach industry, disorganization is a silent killer. Operators are focused on Maintaining their fleet, hiring drivers, adhering to DOT Compliance, etc. Often times, not being able to harness leads and cultivate new business. Missed quotes, scattered compliance documents, and lost emails chip away at profits and […]
By Brandon Buchanon The Bus Industry Safety Council (BISC) and the Bus Maintenance & Repair Council (BusMARC) are organizations sponsored by the American Bus Association (ABA) and several supporting partners committed to motorcoach safety. The safety of our passengers, drivers and buses is the number one priority for our industry. Fortunately, we have a […]
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection today announced the award of nearly $1 million in transportation planning grants as part of a newly launched effort to identify and develop local transportation solutions that will reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles that impact communities. The eMobility planning grant program builds upon the […]
ABC Companies proudly announces the opening of its newest service facility in Aurora, Colorado. This expansion strengthens ABC’s national service footprint and brings its trusted fleet solutions to the fast-growing Denver market and surrounding states. Located at 3350 Odessa Way in Aurora, the new facility provides both in-shop and mobile fleet services to support motorcoaches, […]
ENC (formerly referred to as ElDorado National California Inc. ® ), a U.S.-based transit bus manufacturer and subsidiary of Rivaz Inc., today announced that Academy Express, LLC (“Academy Bus”) has placed a follow-on order for 15 additional 40-foot AXESS ® clean diesel buses. This second order complements a previous order for 10 buses of the […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the availability of approximately $1.5 billion in competitive grant funding for projects that expand bus manufacturing as part of his agenda to get America building again. This new federal funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will help create jobs within the industry by building […]