New technology offers optimized boarding and features New Flyer’s first all-electric ramp New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (“New Flyer”), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer in North America, today announced the unveiling of SmartRider™ technology – an industry first in fully-accessible level boarding from curb to […]
Winners in Sacramento and Phoenix to be selected; cities worldwide soon to follow By Skylar Griego Mobility solutions company LM Industries Group, Inc., the parent company of vehicle manufacturer Local Motors, launched a global autonomous fleet competition called the Olli Fleet Challenge in September 2018. According to a press release from Local Motors, the Olli […]
The newest Prevost Parts & Service Center opened near Orlando, Florida, in early August. A Grand Opening celebration to show appreciation for existing customers and welcome new ones is taking place the afternoon of Wednesday, November 7th. The event will feature tours of the facility, to include the state-of-the-art service area, parts and service warehouse, […]
Grande West Transportation Group Inc. (TSXV: BUS)(OTC PINK: GWTNF) – a Canadian manufacturer of mid-sized multi-purpose transit vehicles for sale in Canada and the United States, is pleased to announce new Canadian orders to purchase Vicinity buses for approximately $6,000,000. Grande West received firm orders from The City of Medicine Hat, The County of Grande […]
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (“ARBOC”), a U.S. subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, today announced that the City of Grapevine (“Grapevine”) in Texas has awarded ARBOC with an order for two bustleback-style Spirit of Freedom (“Freedom”) buses. This order supplements three […]
Gigantic, late-model motorcoach fleet online Global Auction Tues., Oct. 23 @ 11 am EDT, featuring 108 Cavallo coaches, parts, maintenance equipment & more [link]
Busworld Academy and UITP have announced a continuation of a strategic partnership that will see the two collaborate for the International Bus Conference in 2019. The agreement – jointly signed by Busworld Academy President Redgy Deschacht and UITP Secretary General Mohamed Mezghani – continues the relationship between UITP and Busworld Academy, which has seen joint […]
Gigantic, late-model motorcoach fleet online Global Auction Tues., Oct. 23 @ 11 am EDT, featuring 108 Cavallo coaches, parts, maintenance equipment & more [link]
UITP and The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in order to strengthen their relationship and future cooperation. In recognition of the common interests of public transportation industries in the United States of America, and internationally, both APTA and UITP will strive to work together on areas of mutual benefit […]
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (“ARBOC”), a U.S. subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, today announced that Ozark Regional Transit (“ORT”) in Arkansas has awarded ARBOC with an order for up to 40 Spirit of Equess ® (“Equess”) low-floor, medium-duty transit buses. […]