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Santa Monica, Boston agencies test cutting-edge advertising

As public transit agencies struggle with operating budget deficits while striving to provide vital transit service, transit agencies in California and Massachusetts are considering cutting edge on-board advertising to boost revenue.

Bus wraps tout Pullman Transit, WSU partnership

Pullman Transit, along with Washington State University, have come together to celebrate the City of Pullman and Washington State University and its students on the ongoing partnership for improving public transportation in the community.

ABA forms partnerships to provide insurance products

The American Bus Association (ABA) has partnered with Enrollment First, Inc. and World Wide Insurance Services, Inc. to launch ABA Insurance Services.

Gainesville Transit, AC Transit receive federal funds

Some $9 million is headed for the Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS), thanks to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

LaHood will not run for second term

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he will step down from his position after President Obama’s first term, and he has no plans to run for public office.

Orion buses bound for Washington, D.C.

Some 51 Orion VII transit buses are destined for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). T

Converted buses popular with Ft. Worth trolley customers

Customers of the Fort Worth Transit Authority are enjoying the experience riding on decorative trolleys that have been converted out of older New Flyer buses.

Washington fire sparks DPF recall

A forest fire 12 miles northeast of Goldendale, WA on Sept. 7 has lead to a suspension of a diesel particulate filter made by a California company.

$51 million earmarked for Illinois transit

U.S. Department of Transportation grants totaling more than $51 million is headed to the state of Illinois to fund a number of transit projects.

Roberts Hawaii expansion continues

Roberts Hawaii, the Aloha State’s largest tour and transportation company, has added 25 Champion Challenger shuttle buses to its fleet of nearly 900 vehicles.