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Built for Comfort, Engineered for Impact: Choosing the Best Seats for Your Fleet

  When fleet operators evaluate vehicle and equipment investments, seats aren’t always the first — or flashiest — line item, but operators who have lived with a poor choice know firsthand that selecting the right platform has wide-ranging implications — from comfort and safety to maintenance efficiency, durability and even energy consumption. According to Michael […]

Execution Over Everything: How STER Seating’s Interdependent Culture Delivers Results When It Matters Most

  In transit seating, strategy doesn’t win contracts—execution does. At STER Seating, every department understands one fundamental truth: we succeed or fail as a team. The transit industry is littered with companies that had great products and compelling value propositions, yet struggled because they couldn’t execute consistently when customers needed them most. “Brands live or […]

Protecting Passengers and Assets on the Road: United Safety Expands Transit Fire Protection Portfolio with Dafo Bus Fire Suppression

  Building on United Safety’s proven track record in the transit industry, we have expanded our fire safety portfolio with the addition of Dafo Bus Fire Suppression, a specialized product line within United Safety. Originally developed by Dafo Vehicle, a global leader in vehicle fire protection, this proven technology is now offered under the United […]

From Customization to Comfort: Kiel Celebrates 80 Years of Shaping the Passenger Experience

  As Kiel celebrates 80 years of engineering innovation, we recognize that selecting the right seats for a transit or motorcoach fleet has never been more important. For us, seat selection is always centered on one guiding principle: We fit to the customer’s needs. A Custom Approach to Every Fleet At Kiel, we do not […]

How Local Transportation Agencies Can Maintain the Highest Possible Uptime

  The responsibility of public transportation agencies across urban and rural America extends far beyond just moving people. When buses or rail vehicles go down, families miss work, students miss class, and entire local economies feel the ripple effects. According to the 2025 APTA Public Transportation Fact Book, transit systems provided 7.66 billion trips and […]

Effective Strategies for Seasonal Bus Care and Maintenance

  Presented by Northeastern Bus Rebuilders Managing a bus fleet is like running a small city on wheels—it’s constantly in motion, with hundreds or even thousands of moving parts that need to work in harmony. From engines and brakes to HVAC systems and tires, every component plays a crucial role in keeping your fleet safe, […]

River Valley Transit Authority Utilizes Q’STRAINT to Elevate Mobility for All

  At River Valley Transit Authority (RVTA), a midsize agency headquartered in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, accessible and inclusive mobility is a core value. As the transit provider for a region that welcomes thousands of visitors each August for the Little League World Series, RVTA has had to strike a careful balance: improving speed and reliability while […]

When Every Journey Matters: How STER Seating’s People-First Culture Drives Transit Innovation

  A company cannot have good products without good people. At STER Seating, culture isn’t just a corporate buzzword—it’s the foundation of everything they build. In the transit seating industry, where passenger comfort meets operational demands and safety requirements, one truth stands above all others: exceptional products come from exceptional people. STER Seating has built […]

Transit Agencies Embrace Innovation with TransitCheck Solutions

  By Richard Tackett For more than a decade, TransitCheck has been reshaping how public transit agencies approach inspections, safety, and maintenance. Built by Revecorp, an engineering and software development company founded by Dr. Michael St. Denis, TransitCheck evolved from work in emissions and safety testing into a digital inspection (DVIR) platform now used by […]

Amp Up Your Motorcoach Safety & Compliance Program this Summer with the Bus Industry Safety Council and the Bus Maintenance & Repair Council

  By Brandon Buchanon The Bus Industry Safety Council (BISC) and the Bus Maintenance & Repair Council (BusMARC) are organizations sponsored by the American Bus Association (ABA) and several supporting partners committed to motorcoach safety. The safety of our passengers, drivers and buses is the number one priority for our industry. Fortunately, we have a […]