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 […]
By Nicholas Gwynne When selecting the right seating for bus fleets, it is important to identify the primary use of the fleet, as well as the types of passengers who will be on board. When selecting the right seating for bus fleets, it is important to identify the primary use of the fleet, as […]
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), today announced a new contract with Metro Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) for the purchase of 100 MCI D45 CRT high-floor coaches. The initial purchase for the contract included 50 firm coaches and 50 options, which were added to MCI’s Q3 2024 […]
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has selected HDR to provide the final design of the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project. The BRT project will provide faster and more reliable service to meet the corridor’s growth by linking Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena. Key destinations include the North […]
Craig Freeman, City Manager of Oklahoma City, has named Jesse Rush administrator of the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) and Director of the City of Oklahoma City’s Public Transportation and Parking Department. Rush, the former EMBARK Assistant Director of Operations, replaces Jason Ferbrache, who has served in a dual role as Oklahoma City’s […]