Cloud migration, resilient communications and integrated vehicle data are helping LBT improve daily service while preparing for the demands of major events. Long Beach Transit is preparing for a future that will place extraordinary demands on public transportation in Southern California. Major international events will bring new travel patterns and heavier passenger volumes to the […]
For the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), modernizing its paratransit fleet meant finding a vehicle that could improve accessibility and reliability while responding to growing demand. The agency found its answer in the purpose-built, Low-Floor Frontrunner Minibus. RIPTA has ordered 50 Frontrunner vehicles, with some still arriving as the agency replaces an aging fleet […]
By Halsey King halsey@halseyking.com A bus fire, no matter its size or origin, has a way of stopping people in their tracks. Crowds gather, phones come out, and speculation begins long before the flames are out. In Part 1, we explored the immediate issues that surface the moment a fire breaks out. In this […]
By Brendan Boyle, Director Sales – Mobile, IDIS Americas Event recording has long provided transit agencies with critical evidence for investigating safety incidents, customer complaints, and liability claims. Today, its role is expanding. Video is becoming a more connected operational resource, giving agencies faster access to evidence while providing greater context to support safety, […]
One proven platform. Every propulsion. Transit’s propulsion needs have rarely had a “one size fits all” answer. Agencies land in different places for good reasons, and a manufacturer’s job is to build whichever answer they reach, on schedule, and at a price that delivers value, trust, and reliability. ENC builds all propulsions for today’s […]
ABC Companies in August announced the appointment of John Walsh as chief commercial officer, strengthening the company’s executive leadership team as it continues to advance its growth strategy, customer relationships and market presence. Walsh brings more than three decades of leadership experience across the transportation, transit, commercial vehicle and bus industries. Throughout his career, he […]
Prevost is opening a new service center in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, expanding service capacity and improving convenience for customers in the greater Chicago area. The new facility is located just five miles from the company’s previous location and offers significantly more space, enhanced amenities, and expanded service capabilities. Strategically located near O’Hare International Airport […]
By Halsey King halsey@halseyking.com When a bus burns, the aftermath is more than charred metal and smoke-stained windows. It’s a puzzle—one that someone must piece together with precision, patience, and a trained eye. That’s where a fire investigation begins. Why Call in an Investigator? People hire fire investigators for reasons that go far beyond […]
Federal emissions policy may have shifted, but for many US fleet operators, the commercial pressures surrounding diesel have not gone away. With diesel prices continuing to fluctuate amid ongoing geopolitical instability and supply chain uncertainty, transport businesses are increasingly reassessing whether diesel dependence still makes long-term operational sense. At the same time, large shippers, municipalities, […]
The South Central Regional Transit District (SCRTD) in New Mexico connects rural communities to healthcare providers, links students with educational opportunities, supports workforce access, enables tourism, and strengthens economic development throughout a vast and diverse service area. As SCRTD celebrates a decade of growth, the agency continues to expand its regional mobility mission through […]