Landmark commitment builds pathways to employment, enhances diversity and inclusion efforts, and provides opportunities for upskilling as electrification of mobility continues. 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 the launch of its Anniston Workforce Development Program (AWDP), […]
With transit ridership down throughout the San Diego region and across the nation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the North County Transit District (NCTD) has joined the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) “Health and Safety Commitments Program,” reaffirming their commitment to protecting transit rider health and safety along with more than 100 other public transportation agencies. “Joining APTA’s Health and Safety Commitments Program was […]
Doug Jack, the widely respected bus and coach industry consultant, has died aged 78. He passed away peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday, September 2 after a short illness. Doug’s passion for the bus and coach industry began at an early age and remained with him throughout his life. He was a familiar face […]
On May 13, 2020, Trans-Bridge Lines will join hundreds of motorcoach companies from around the country for a rolling rally around the U.S. Capitol and National Mall in Washington, D.C. “Like many local small businesses, our operation has been absolutely devastated by the coronavirus. Our buses sit idle, while our employees remain at home. We […]
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is designing a new bus network to better serve the residents of North Texas, both now and in the future. Transit riders, employers, stakeholders and community leaders will be surveyed by DART about a new system that works best for their needs through a series of webinars and town hall […]
Holiday Tours, based in Randleman, North Carolina, recently celebrated receiving its 100th Prevost motorcoach with the delivery of five new Prevost H3-45’s. Holiday purchased its first Prevost coach in 1982 and the first H3-45 in 1991. Today the company has a fleet of 79 coaches, the vast majority of which are Prevost, serving more than […]
The Safe-T-Bus and EZSafe system are generating interest for unique, accessible design With the introduction of the EZSafe floor system in its Safe-T-Bus buses and shuttles, MobilityTRANS is ushering in a new wave of high-tech safety features to its product line. MobilityTRANS President Dave Brown founded the Michigan-based company after working for nearly a decade […]
A valid voter registration card is a free ticket to ride Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, March 3. This is a long-standing tradition by DART to help make it easier for people to get to the polls. On election day riders can ride DART bus, […]
ST. CLOUD METROPOLITAN TRANSIT COMMISSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Automated Farebox Collections System The St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission (Metro Bus) 665 Franklin Ave. N.E. St. Cloud, MN 56304 is requesting proposals from qualified firms for the replacement and upgrade of its fareboxes, fare media and fare collection support systems. Proposals in accordance with the specifications […]