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 industry forward as a champion of ethics, strong values, safety, operational excellence, and unparalleled leadership. BUSRide, in […]
By Roman Cornell, CEO, ABC Companies A Legacy Built on Listening For more than fifty years, listening has guided how we serve the industry. It started with my grandfather, who built this business by walking into shops and asking technicians what they needed most. That same approach still drives us today. Every conversation […]
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 […]
As the motorcoach industry looks toward the new year, financial conditions, lending confidence, and long-term demand remain top of mind for operators and suppliers alike. Moderated by Victor Parra, BUSRide convened representatives from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance and Customers Commercial Finance for a wide-ranging conversation on the industry’s current financial health, emerging challenges, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Placer County took a significant step towards its long-term transit fleet modernization goals following approval from the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to purchase 16 new public transit buses, including four electric buses for the Truckee-Tahoe region. The buses will enhance service reliability, reduce vehicle emissions, increase fleet sustainability and support continued service growth […]
The Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) is proud to announce that its entire 16 diesel-bus fleet will now operate using a B20 biodiesel blend through its regular fueling program. This transition marks a significant step in RABA’s continued commitment to sustainability, cleaner air, and responsible environmental stewardship in Shasta County. B20, a blend of […]