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 […]
As the industry’s premier showcase, the APTA TRANSform & EXPO brings together the breakthrough technologies, strategies, and solutions actively shaping the future of global public transportation. This is where transit leaders don’t just talk about change, they drive it. By joining us this year, you will: Meet 800+ industry-leading exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge tech. Connect with […]
Presented by Ceramex North America LLC For transit agencies and motorcoach operators, vehicle uptime is everything. Yet one of the most persistent challenges facing fleet maintenance teams today is emissions-system performance. A bus may complete its route without issue, only to be pulled from service hours later because of rising backpressure, repeated regeneration events, or […]
Frontrunner Bus Group, Inc., the leading innovator in mid-size lowered floor public transportation solutions, announced on June 2 the signing of a lease for a new 88,000-square-foot facility that will serve as its corporate headquarters. The company will relocate from its current location at 33 Manning Road to 23 Esquire Road in Billerica, Massachusetts. This […]
Hendrickson, a global leader in complete ride solutions for the commercial transportation industry, announced that its new solar farm in Crest Hill, IL, is now fully operational and powering bumper production with renewable energy for the first time. This milestone marks a significant step forward in Hendrickson’s sustainability strategy and reflects the company’s ongoing commitment […]
At SporTran in Shreveport, Louisiana, leadership views technology modernization as a necessary investment in reliability, accessibility and long-term service growth. Through a partnership with Avail Technologies, the agency has implemented an integrated suite of tools designed to improve communications, enhance operational awareness and give riders easier access to real-time transit information. “We operate 33 […]
By Iriz Guerrero For transit agencies and private operators alike, a proactive maintenance strategy protects fleet investment, extends vehicle life, improves passenger safety and minimizes costly downtime. But even the most disciplined preventive maintenance program cannot eliminate every risk. Collisions, component failures and aging equipment remain realities for every fleet. That is where experience […]
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County in Nevada operates nearly around the clock across Reno, Sparks and surrounding areas, and the agency depends heavily on road supervisors to respond quickly to service disruptions, traffic congestion, weather events and electric vehicle charging demands. To strengthen those frontline operations, RTC implemented Vontas OnRoute FieldOps, […]