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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Iriz Guerrero When it comes to repairing or refurbishing a vehicle – whether the damage is from a single event or wear over time – there are many variables to be considered When it comes to repairing or refurbishing a vehicle – whether the damage is from a single event or wear over […]
From humble beginnings as a solution to one trucking operator’s own outsourced maintenance frustrations, RTG Fleet Maintenance has rapidly evolved into a nationally operating mobile fleet service provider with a quickly expanding footprint in the motorcoach, school bus and transit industries. Why? Uniquely, RTG is an onsite maintenance provider that travels to the […]
By Elliott Carson, Founder, Spring Bird A sideswipe that twists the frame. A battery fire in the lower bay. A street collision during peak service. These moments don’t just disrupt operations — they create sudden, high-stakes decisions. Do we repair? Replace? Or pause and reassess? Not every incident demands a new vehicle. And […]
Mobility is more than just getting from point A to point B; it’s about independence, dignity, and access. For many individuals, particularly seniors and people with disabilities, public transportation is a lifeline to work, healthcare, and community engagement. Yet traditional midsize buses, with their outdated wheelchair lifts, high steps, and bulky designs, are failing the […]
What every transit maintenance manager should know By Halsey King, SAE, NTEA, MSMBA The Times, They Are A-Changin’ As we look to the future of transit systems, it’s essential to understand the rapid advancements in motive power technology. Many of us can recall the significant changes in motive power over the years, from the […]
By Banning K. Lary, PhD An often-unrecognized problem in school bus maintenance shops is falls from slippery tires or flimsy ladders. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020) there were 22,710 ladder injuries in all occupational groups, led by the installation, maintenance and repair occupations where in 5,790 injuries the primary source […]