Thursday, July 28, American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President and CEO, Paul P. Skoutelas, released the following statement in response to the bipartisan infrastructure deal that was announced by the White House. This legislation includes $39 billion in new funding for public transit. “The White House today announced an Infrastructure Deal that includes $39 billion […]
Thursday, July 28, at a virtual press conference, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) released a new report entitled “Mobility Innovation: The Case for Federal Investment and Support”. The six case studies highlighted in this new report illustrate the true innovative potential of the public transit industry in the United States. “The pace of innovation […]
Friday, July 23, the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) announced a mandatory vaccination requirement for the agency’s over 800 employees. All employees, including those currently fully vaccinated are required to provide valid proof of vaccination. Effective Monday July 26, the agency will require that unvaccinated employees receive their first vaccination shot no later than July […]
NFI Group Inc. (“NFI” or the “Company”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in mobility solutions, today announced that its subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. (“New Flyer”) has received a firm contract from the Orange County Transportation Authority (“OCTA”) for 10 zero-emission battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE® 40-foot transit buses. OCTA serves […]
On Friday, the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) announced a mandatory vaccination requirement for the agency’s over 800 employees. All employees, including those currently fully vaccinated are required to provide valid proof of vaccination. Effective Monday July 26, the agency will require that unvaccinated employees receive their first vaccination shot no later than July 29 […]
GILLIG announced that Clark County Public Transit (C-Tran) in Vancouver, Washington has awarded the company an order for eight 40-foot battery electric buses and charging equipment with an award value of $9.74 million. “C-Tran has been a long-time customer of ours since 1998, and we’re proud to continue providing Clark County with the best heavy-duty […]
FirstGroup plc (‘FirstGroup’ or the ‘Group’) is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of First Student and First Transit to EQT Infrastructure (the ‘Sale’), which was approved by FirstGroup shareholders on 27 May 2021. Completion follows the satisfaction of the conditions precedent to the Sale, as outlined in the circular to FirstGroup […]
With a significant rise in the number of vehicles now returning to the Nation’s roadways, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) urges everyone to do their part to share the road safely. “We depend on trucks to keep our stores supplied with food and medicine, and commercial buses to transport […]
NFI Group Inc. (NFI), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in mobility solutions, today announced that the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has awarded NFI subsidiary ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC (ARBOC) a firm order for 110 seven-meter Independence low floor transit buses. The award was placed through ARBOC’s Canadian distributor, Creative Carriage […]
DATTCO, Inc., one of New England’s largest privately-owned motorcoach operators, is pleased to announce the addition of David Eaton as the Coach and Tour Group’s Director of Business Development. David is a seasoned transportation and travel professional with 28 years of management, operations, and sales experience. His responsibilities will include developing strategies to broaden DATTCO’s […]