McDonald Transit awarded large U.S. bus operating contract
McDonald Transit has been retained by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Capital Metro”) to operate the major part of the fixed route bus network of Austin, TX.
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AC Transit board approves BRT plan
The AC Transit Board of Directors has approved a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plan to reduce the commute in Oakland and San Leandro.
Sun Tran receives 2012 Excellence Awards
Sun Tran, Tucson’s public transportation system, received the 2012 Outstanding Transit Organization and Outstanding Training Program awards on April 24.
BoltBus expanding to West Coast this month
BoltBus, which has become a staple on the East Coast for millions of passengers, is expanding to the West Coast.
Daimler ends Orion production
On Wednesday Daimler announced it was ending production of its Orion bus.
San Diego’s MTS board approves new bus, trolley purchases
The Metropolitan Transit System’s (MTS) Board of Directors approved the purchase of 53 new 40-foot, low-floor compressed natural gas buses and it authorized MTS to exercise an option to purchase seven more low-floor trolleys.
Professional Transit Management/Veolia Transportation snags Tucson contract
The City of Tucson Department of Transportation has awarded incumbent Professional Transit Management/Veolia Transportation, Inc.
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.
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.