Partnered with Alliance Bus Group, MARTA is conducting an innovative program with the Vicinity bus by Grande West Transportation By Richard Tackett The MARTA team’s biggest takeaway from the analysis was that fleet and service diversification would be necessary to push Atlanta’s transit system into the future. “We needed to move away from being a […]
BUSRide spoke with experts from across the transportation industry to hear their thoughts accessibility, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and what it means to go above and beyond in providing equal access for all passengers. The panelists for this discussion were: Ami Sailor – marketing manager – ARBOC Specialty Vehicles John Walsh – […]
Beginning with this issue, each Safety Solutions column will focus on a different bus operation in the United States – the safety and operational issues they face, and how putting together a comprehensive risk management and insurance program helped their business and bottom line. Although its locally-managed, family-owned status might suggest otherwise, Apple Bus Company […]
The Transit-Liner C2 passes muster under a keen eye on a tough track By David Hubbard On the heels of its February debut at the United Motorcoach Association (UMA) Motorcoach EXPO in 2017, the newest version of the Transit-Liner C2 from Thomas Built Buses is on the road for a coast-to-coast dealership tour after more […]
By Michaela Oberbauer To meet the requirements of local transport, quality seating must present all the characteristics for being the next trendsetter model for city transit buses, shuttle buses and street cars. A modern, innovative and first-class seat stands out not only by its functional design and exceptional robustness, but also by its low weight, […]
APTA EXPO 2017, the world’s largest public transportation event, is headed to Atlanta, Georgia on October 9-11 with everything you need to succeed in today’s competitive market – all for free! While exploring the 800+ industry-leading exhibitors, there are also plenty of free show floor features to check out. Back by popular demand, several Learning […]
On August 28, 2017, Clever Devices announced that it had completed its acquisition of Italian transportation scheduling software manufacturer MAIOR. About MAIOR MAIOR’s portfolio includes solutions for planning, scheduling, rostering, management and analysis for public transport systems. MAIOR is a privately held with offices in Lucca and Florence, Italy and Houston, TX. […]
For Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT), which operates in the mountainous territory of Charleston, WV, two factors are imperative for vehicle procurements – safety and maneuverability. These factors became very important in 2016 when KRT’s monthly fleet evaluation showed that 12 vehicles were nearing the end of their useful lives. KRT operates 49 vehicles […]
In partnership with TriMet, C-TRAN and Portland Streetcar, INIT has delivered the final element of the newly launched Hop Fastpass™ e-fare system. The open payments component is today in operation within the Portland-Vancouver Metropolitan Area. Video Regional riders can now pay for fares using a mobile wallet such as AndroidPay, ApplePay or SamsungPay, as well […]
Protective Insurance, a subsidiary of Baldwin & Lyons, Inc. has hit the market with a brand new look! Baldwin & Lyons announced in June the rebranding of its subsidiaries, including Protective Insurance Company, Sagamore Insurance Company and Protective Specialty Insurance Company. All three subsidiaries now exist under one brand, Protective Insurance. To mark this occasion, […]