EMBARK will observe National Transit Employee Appreciation Day on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and encourages public recognition of its dedicated workforce. National Transit Employee Appreciation Day, traditionally observed on March 18, commemorates the establishment of the first “Five Penny Coaches” bus line in Paris, France, in 1662. Transit organizations globally acknowledge the historical significance of […]
New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. and a leader in zero-emission electric mobility solutions, announces new firm orders from the Maryland Transit Administration for a total of 117 buses (127 equivalent units or EU’s). These awards consist of: 50 Xcelsior® 40-foot hybrid-electric buses (50 EUs) and 20 Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ 40-foot battery-electric buses (20 EUs) […]
On March 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a memo to state transportation agencies calling for a review of all competitive grant programs and awards. In some instances, this can include a project-by-project review. The memo applies to competitive grant selections made after January 20, 2021 (FY 2022 – FY 2025) that […]
The BUSRide Industry Achievement Award recognizes individuals and companies that demonstrate unparalleled leadership, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to customer service and industry advancement. At the recent United Motorocach Association (UMA) EXPO in Oklahoma City, OK, BUSRide was proud to honor a leader who truly embodies these values: Matthew Cassidy and Coach Atlantic. […]
BUSRide publisher Judi Victor presents 2025 BUSRIDE Good Stewardship Award to Scott Riccio Every year for more than a decade, the coveted BUSRide Good Stewardship Award has recognized one individual who is considered an ambassador; a dedicated professional who not only provides the highest level of customer service, but who also helps guide the […]
Prevost is excited to announce the delivery of two new 2025 H3-45 motorcoaches to Thrasher Brothers Trailways in Birmingham, AL. This purchase marks a new chapter for the company, as they continue to grow their fleet. “The Prevost team is honored that Thrasher Brothers Trailways chose us to support them. Their decision to invest in […]
Daimler Coaches North America LLC delivers 15 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Premium motorcoaches to “Yankee Line”. With this purchase the Boston, Massachusetts-based company becomes the first US customer to operate 50 of the new Mercedes-Benz Tourrider coaches designed specifically for the North American market. Since 2022, the Mercedes-Benz motorcoach has been setting new standards in the […]
IDIS Americas is expanding its footprint in the U.S. ahead of ISC West (April 2025, Las Vegas), reinforcing its market position with a growing team, an expanded technology portfolio, and a robust pipeline of innovative solutions. With a strengthening presence across key verticals – including critical infrastructure, traffic (ITS), transit, retail, education, logistics, and […]
The Transit and Paratransit Company announced today that they have just completed the update and re-creation of their Train the Trainer Instructional Course for Transit & Paratransit bus driver trainers. The Train the Trainer Instructional Course is an advanced educational course for trainers in the transit and paratransit industry. It can be delivered online […]
Over the past 25 years Avail has established itself as a leader in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems for public transit by providing industry leading technologies and unsurpassed customer service. Founded on January 1st of 1999 by Dorsey Houtz, and co-founders David Matta and Mike Lynn (both retired), Avail has always had a customer […]