Attacks on transit drivers are happening more frequently, ranging from verbal outburst to extremely violent assaults. It is hard to believe that drivers are being attacked so openly, even with video surveillance and increased awareness of the issue. ELERTS Corp offers a See Say app that allows riders to instantly and discretely report safety and […]
By Jennifer Gordon Product Sales Consultant Merchants Fleet Management You are currently complying with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, but are you sure? Many operators do not realize they are required to keep logs under current laws. As a result, they are already out of compliance and that issue will be compounded when […]
Steve Klika, who is managing the national search process to replace retiring United Motorcoach Association President and CEO Victor Parra, will serve as interim President and CEO beginning April 1, while the recruitment process continues. Klika is the former president of the International Motorcoach Group (IMG) and has been active in recruiting new leadership for […]
Grande West Announces First US Public Transit Order Grande West Transportation Group Inc., announced an order from the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (“MARTA”) on March 27, 2017. Grande West’s exclusive US distributor Alliance Bus Group (“ABG”) will deliver to MARTA ten (10) Vicinity buses for operation in their transit system. “We are committed to […]
The University of Connecticut Transportation Services officially introduced 10 new buses to its fleet Thursday, with a showcase of one of the new buses held on Fairfield Way for students to learn about the new vehicles Thursday morning.
McDonald Transit, a division of RATP Dev, a global leader in public transit, announced that it was awarded the contract to operate transit services for Lake County, FL. The County Commission for Lake County, FL selected McDonald Transit through a national competitive process. Contract services began on March 6, 2017 and cover an initial period […]
Commerce Bank has launched a Prepaid Expense Card that provides comprehensive spending control and can also help drivers easily cover expenses on the road. The Prepaid Expense Card is a reloadable, prepaid Visa® card that allows companies to add funds to a card at any time. Much like other debit cards, it can be used […]
Wireless Advanced Vehicle Electrification (WAVE) announces the first-ever Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Field Evaluation Certification for its state-of-the-art Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) product. The 50kW wireless charging system was deployed at Lancaster City Park and Palmdale Transportation Center for the Antelope Valley Transit Agency (AVTA). UL is a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL), and often, the […]
DDS Wireless International Inc., a global provider of mobile solutions for fleet management applications, today announced the appointment of Scott Hardy as its next Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hardy served as President of the company’s StrataGen division since joining DDS in April 2016 and succeeds the Founder and original CEO, Vari Ghai. Scott Hardy has […]
Complete Coach Works (CCW) is pleased to announce that it has been chosen as the contractor that will provide the Indianapolis International Airport (IAA) with six Zero-Emission Propulsion System (ZEPS), all-electric 35 foot remanufactured buses. This will be the largest fleet of electric buses at any airport in the United States. IAA is utilizing a […]