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Official BUSRide Road Test: The Winnebago Metro Link

Winnebago has entered public transit with a cutaway that tests quiet and responsive By David Hubbard All considered, the Metro Link bus is hardly a stretch for Winnebago, Forest City, IA, the premier builder of body-on-chassis RVs and motorhomes. In full production this past year and now making its way into the small and midsize […]

Touchless washing reduces costs

Improved brush technology means less wasted resources One of the most common bus washing questions today is, “Do my brushes scratch paint?”  We have been washing vehicles for over 23 years and brush technology has progressively improved.  At Awash Systems we are washing some of the most expensive paint and advertising wraps in the market […]

Eight seconds to find the way

CHK America responds to the psychology of transit mapping.

Open architecture welcomes everyone

Accenture’s Michael J. Wilson explains how new technology creates competitive choices.

Electrical systems can confuse techs

Understanding the basics of electricity is key for electrical technicians.

The search for business intelligence is over

By Mary Sue O’Melia Transit agencies are overwhelmed with data but have very little business intelligence. This is the first in a series of articles exploring business intelligence for the transit industry. ————————————————————————————————————————————— YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Safety through information delivery Get onboard with security Vix Technology: EasyandOpen ————————————————————————————————————————————— Data overload Collecting and maintaining data […]

Stagecoach chief talks megabus.com

Martin Griffiths explains how and why the system has succeeded in the U.S.

Arbitrary pricing plagues the industry

Fair and profitable pricing comes down to basic business principles.

Maxwell adds to large ultracapacitor family

New 2.85-volt, 3400-farad cell with DuraBlue™ Advanced Shock & Vibration Technology to improve reliability in transportation applications.

Small Bus Showcase

Small and midsize buses, the unsung workhorses of passenger transportation, comprise the largest vehicle segment in the bus industry.