Cloud migration, resilient communications and integrated vehicle data are helping LBT improve daily service while preparing for the demands of major events. Long Beach Transit is preparing for a future that will place extraordinary demands on public transportation in Southern California. Major international events will bring new travel patterns and heavier passenger volumes to the […]
For the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), modernizing its paratransit fleet meant finding a vehicle that could improve accessibility and reliability while responding to growing demand. The agency found its answer in the purpose-built, Low-Floor Frontrunner Minibus. RIPTA has ordered 50 Frontrunner vehicles, with some still arriving as the agency replaces an aging fleet […]
By Halsey King halsey@halseyking.com A bus fire, no matter its size or origin, has a way of stopping people in their tracks. Crowds gather, phones come out, and speculation begins long before the flames are out. In Part 1, we explored the immediate issues that surface the moment a fire breaks out. In this […]
By Halsey King halsey@halseyking.com When a bus burns, the aftermath is more than charred metal and smoke-stained windows. It’s a puzzle—one that someone must piece together with precision, patience, and a trained eye. That’s where a fire investigation begins. Why Call in an Investigator? People hire fire investigators for reasons that go far beyond […]
The South Central Regional Transit District (SCRTD) in New Mexico connects rural communities to healthcare providers, links students with educational opportunities, supports workforce access, enables tourism, and strengthens economic development throughout a vast and diverse service area. As SCRTD celebrates a decade of growth, the agency continues to expand its regional mobility mission through […]
At SporTran in Shreveport, Louisiana, leadership views technology modernization as a necessary investment in reliability, accessibility and long-term service growth. Through a partnership with Avail Technologies, the agency has implemented an integrated suite of tools designed to improve communications, enhance operational awareness and give riders easier access to real-time transit information. “We operate 33 […]
By Iriz Guerrero For transit agencies and private operators alike, a proactive maintenance strategy protects fleet investment, extends vehicle life, improves passenger safety and minimizes costly downtime. But even the most disciplined preventive maintenance program cannot eliminate every risk. Collisions, component failures and aging equipment remain realities for every fleet. That is where experience […]
The service model at Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), across Southeast Michigan, does not follow a single pattern. Covering roughly 1,800 square miles outside of the city of Detroit, SMART operates across a patchwork of communities, each with its own expectations, limitations, and rider needs. That reality has pushed the authority to […]
For many years, BUSRide MotorVision has served as a showcase for top graphic designers and outfitters that specialize in bus graphics. This month, our MotorVision spotlight is on Bus Wrap Inc., a one-stop shop for bus wrap and rental needs. Bus Wrap Inc. has a strong partnership with the touring and promotion business model, […]
How to Minimize Your Bus Fleet’s Total Cost of Ownership. The Story Every Bus Fleet Recognizes The bus didn’t miss a route that day. But it almost did. Midway through the afternoon run, a warning light appeared. Backpressure was climbing. Regeneration history showed a familiar pattern. The operator completed the route, but the vehicle […]