Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus piloted two units in 2019 . The system now runs on 36 buses and is headed for half the fleet. The standard maintenance inspection on a Q’STRAINT QUANTUM takes two or three minutes. A technician presses the button, lets the system run a full cycle, watches it finish, and […]
Presented by Ceramex North America LLC For bus and motorcoach operators, keeping vehicles safely on the road while controlling maintenance costs is an ongoing challenge. Every day, fleets must balance vehicle availability, passenger schedules, regulatory compliance, and maintenance budgets while ensuring reliable service. As fleets grow and more DPF and DOC units require service, […]
Today’s riders expect more. Accessibility isn’t simply required, it’s essential to deliver freedom to move to those with mobility challenges. The question is, should dignity be part of the accessibility equation? Absolutely! The Low-Floor Frontrunner is the most technologically advanced minibus available today. It not only meets ADA requirements, but it also exceeds them. […]
Fifty years is a credential. It isn’t a strategy. What should interest an agency buying buses in 2026 is the plant ENC is running today, the portfolio it can build now, and the customers already running its vehicles. Since Rivaz Inc. took ownership in 2024, ENC has put and committed more than $50 million […]
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 […]