New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, today announced that King County Metro (Metro) has awarded New Flyer 20 additional sixty-foot zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE™ heavy-duty transit buses (40 equivalent units or EUs). Metro is one of the ten […]
New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, today announced that the Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation (operating as the ”Bee-Line”) has awarded New Flyer a new order for 66 Xcelsior® forty-foot hybrid electric buses. The order […]
The COMET will launch a comprehensive campaign to inform and transport Midlands residents to major vaccination sites in Richland and Lexington Counties. “Don’t Miss Your Shot” seeks to connect people who need and desire the COVID vaccine to a transportation service offered by The COMET that best fits the individual’s situation. Transportation is free of […]
According to a statement from APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas, “The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) strongly supports the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance requiring mask-wearing on public transportation. The CDC mask order will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. on February 1. Mask-wearing is one of several proven, […]
Masabi, the company bringing Fare Payments-as-a-Service to public transit, the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA), and Transit, the official mobility app of innovative agencies including RTA, have announced the addition of Account-Based Ticketing (ABT) to the RTA’s Tapp Pay contactless fare payment solution. The new system, which is powered by Masabi’s Justride platform, means […]
As part of their ongoing educational webinar series, the American Bus Association hosted their latest virtual meeting in their BISC & BUSMARC 2021 VIRTUAL SAFETY & MAINTENANCE SERIES. The session was hosted by Bus Industry Safety Council Mentors Mike McDonal, BusMARC Chair and Director of Regulatory Compliance and Industry Relations at Saucon Technologies, and Jeff […]
Let’s Remember Adam, in partnership with BusPatrol, proudly announced the launch of BusPatrol’s school bus safety program in Mattawa, Ontario on January 12, 2021. The much-anticipated launch marks a milestone for the Let’s Remember Adam campaign and for all of Ontario as it establishes a new standard for the protection of student safety on our roads by using cloud-based technology […]
A DePaul University study released today warns that “cash shortfalls will make the next five or six months a tumultuous time for scheduled bus lines, particularly those with asset-intensive business models.” On the Brink: 2021 Outlook for the Intercity Bus Industry is the latest installment in DePaul’s annual review of a travel sector known for […]
The Rapid finalized the official hiring of Deborah Prato as its new Chief Executive Officer this week. The Rapid’s Board of Directors formalized the contract with Ms. Prato on Wednesday as part of their regular January meeting. Prato will bring over 30 years of public sector experience to the role, including 10 years of executive […]
Thursday, Jan. 28, as part of their ongoing educational webinar series, the American Bus Association hosted their latest virtual meeting in their BISC & BUSMARC 2021 VIRTUAL SAFETY & MAINTENANCE SERIES. According to the American Bus Association, “There is a lot for operators to consider before they consider changing their HVAC setup, the type of […]