First articulated buses roll for Palm Tran
Palm Tran, Palm Beach County Florida’s public transportation system, began using articulated buses for the first time this week.
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Free rides for Phoenix, Tempe transit users – maybe
Transit users in Phoenix and Tempe, AZ could receive three days of free rides on buses, a way to make up for the inconvenience of a six-day strike in March.
U.S. DOT raises safety bar with certified medical examiners registry
Ray LaHood announced on Wednesday an important new safety rule that requires healthcare professionals who perform medical examinations for interstate truck and bus drivers to be trained, tested and certified on the specific physical qualifications that affect a driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle.
Greyhound Express service to expand to West Coast in May
Greyhound Express, the company’s premium, non-stop service, will expand to the West Coast starting May 2.
APTA: Riding public transportation saves $10,126 a year
According to the APTA’s April Transit Savings Report, individuals who ride public transportation instead of driving can save, on average, $844 this month, and $10,126 annually.
Prevost inks deal with Greyhound for 60 X3-45 coaches
Prevost and Greyhound have inked a deal that will have the Quebec, Canada motorcoach maker sending 60 Prevost X3-45 coaches to Greyhound.
InPower to open new company headquarters
Galena, OH-based InPower LLC announced that it will move into its new company headquarters facility at 8311 Green Meadows Drive, Lewis Center, Ohio on April 27.
Transit agencies given flexibility in managing fuel prices
Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that selected transit agencies in cash-strapped municipalities from may now use certain FTA funds to cover the cost of the gas, diesel, and electric power that keeps buses, light rail, streetcars, and other transit vehicles running.
AC Transit unveils new hydrogen fueling facility
AC Transit and a coalition of regional transit partners have unveiled the newest hydrogen production and dispensing station to fuel the latest generation of zero-emission fuel cell buses operating in AC Transit’s service area.
Missouri Democrat wants guns allowed on buses
Missouri Democratic Representative Ed Schieffer wants to make it possible for transit users in St. Louis and Kansas City to carry guns on public transportation.