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East Bay Small Operators Applaud Passage of SB 63

East Bay bus transit operators County Connection, LAVTA (Wheels), Tri Delta Transit, and WestCAT applaud California lawmakers for approving the Connect Bay Area Act, Senate Bill 63 (SB 63). The bill paves the way for a regional funding measure that could stabilize transit service for millions of Bay Area riders, including thousands who depend daily on the […]

MCI Debuts Executive Seating with Delivery to Hebaragi & Lemi Bus

  Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. and North America’s motorcoach leader is bringing a new level of luxury to the U.S. market. MCI has delivered its first J4500 coaches in the U.S. with factory-installed “2+1” executive seating, which provides passengers with significantly added space and comfort. The first units were […]

INIT and WeGo Transit Launch Contactless Fare Payments in Nashville

  WeGo Public Transit, in partnership with INIT Innovations in Transportation, Inc., a leader in fare payment technologies, has launched a new contactless fare payment system across Nashville’s fixed-route buses, including express routes, and the WeGo Star commuter train. Riders can now pay fares with a simple tap using a contactless credit card, debit card, […]

HDR to design Mississauga’s Lakeshore Bus Rapid Transit project

  HDR, in partnership with GEI Consultants, has been selected by the City of Mississauga to lead the detailed design and contract administration for the Lakeshore Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, a key city-building and people-moving project. The Lakeshore BRT corridor stretches approximately 2 kilometers along Lakeshore Road from East Avenue to Etobicoke Creek in […]

MCI debuts executive seating with delivery to Hebaragi & Lemi Bus

  Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. and North America’s motorcoach leader—offering in-field technical expertise, 24/7 roadside assistance, and parts support—is bringing a new level of luxury to the U.S. market. MCI has delivered its first J4500 coaches in the U.S. with factory-installed “2+1” executive seating, which provides passengers with significantly added […]

Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada partners with Alexander Dennis, nation’s only manufacturer of double-decker buses, to celebrate grand opening of North Las Vegas facility

  Yesterday, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) partnered with Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., a UK-based company, to celebrate the grand opening of the only double-decker bus manufacturing facility in the United States. Located in North Las Vegas, the new facility represents a significant milestone for both the U.S. […]

LANTA Launches ValleyRide Account-Based Ticketing System with Masabi, Bringing Riders the Lowest Fare with Zero Hassle

  The Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) today announced the launch of ValleyRide – a new Account-Based Ticketing (ABT) system powered by Masabi’s industry-leading Fare Payments-as-a-Service platform. Riders can now tap and ride using the Transit app or new ValleyRide smartcards, all while enjoying fare capping that ensures they never pay more than they […]

Aaron Curry Appointed Treasurer and member of Executive Committee for Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma (RTA)

The Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma (RTA) is pleased to announce that Aaron Curry, Director appointed by the City of Oklahoma City, has been named Treasurer and selected for the RTA Board’s Executive Committee. As a member of the seven-seat RTA Board of Directors—representing Oklahoma City—Aaron Curry brings both leadership and financial oversight experience to this key […]

Gray Line Tennessee named 2025 International Motorcoach Group Operator of the Year

  Gray Line Tennessee, a leader in passenger transportation services and tourism, was honored with the prestigious International Motorcoach Group (IMG) Operator of the Year Award during the Group’s Annual Strategic Alliance Meeting held this year in Richmond, Virginia. “This recognition reflects the dedication, hard work, and passion of every single member of the Gray Line Tennessee […]

MCI Academy supports Hermes Worldwide’s push for in-house maintenance excellence

Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. and North America’s motorcoach leader, offering in-field technical expertise, 24/7 roadside assistance, and parts support, proudly recognizes Durin Morrow of Hermes Worldwide as one of its newest Master Technician graduates from MCI Academy. Based in Denver, Colorado, Durin Morrow became the first Hermes Worldwide technician to complete […]