A Year in Motion: Reflections, Transitions, and the Road Ahead Dear readers of BUSRide – It is an absolute pleasure to welcome you to our publication as we usher in a new year. Our December / January cover story highlights ABC Companies’ decades-long commitment to listening to operators and building partnerships that help fleets stay […]
By Christian Murillo When selecting a bus wash system, operators must evaluate several critical factors to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. Key considerations include: Location and Mobility Determining whether the wash system should be stationary or mobile is essential. Fixed installations may face challenges such as hoses freezing in winter if located outdoors. In […]
For Prevost, 2024 marked not only the 100th anniversary of the company’s founding, but the continual innovation and dedicated community that have been the driving forces behind its long success. Founded in 1924 by Eugène Prévost, a cabinet maker specializing in the production of church pews and school furniture, the company soon transitioned to […]
Covering more than 110 square miles over the city of Fresno, California, Fresno Area Express operates 18 fixed routes, various paratransit activities, and provides transportation to nearly 9.6 million passengers annually. With a fleet of 136 fixed-route buses and over 50 paratransit buses, Fresno understands that prioritizing a clean and inviting bus, both inside […]
In order to create a context for our discussion on Fleet Financing, please share your thoughts on the state of the overall private motorcoach market as we enter 2025. Matt Hotchkiss: The motorcoach market is definitely in a strong position today. Demand is robust and operators are showing strong financial results. COVID had a […]
Established in 1947 as a manufacturer of transit Fare Boxes and Donation Boxes, Diamond Manufacturing, located in North Kansas City, Missouri, is a family-owned and operated business that began producing Round Fare Boxes for coin fares over 70 years ago. In 1972, after 25 years of producing Fare Boxes, Diamond Manufacturing was purchased by […]
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 […]
The J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights is pleased to announce the launch of its fourth annual State of Fleet Management survey. This benchmarking survey aims to gain valuable insights into the challenges faced by fleet managers, enabling the transportation industry to better understand their priorities and constraints as these change over time. The […]
Sealed proposals will be received by LAKETRAN for the following good(s) and/or service(s) until the respective deadline as shown: Project: Purchase And Delivery Of 32-Passenger Shuttle Buses For Special Transportation Service Proposals Due: January 12, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. A mandatory pre-proposal Meeting will be held December 14, 2023 at 2:00p.m. via Zoom – […]
Having provided more than 900,000 trips in the month of August, Metro ridership overall is more than 80% toward achieving pre-pandemic figures, compared to an average monthly ridership of 1.1 million in 2019. Additionally, several routes have exceeded pre-pandemic levels – with others not far behind – thanks to a number of recent service improvements […]