New Flyer of America Inc. (“New Flyer”), the U.S. subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc. (“NFI Group”), a transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, announced the introduction of the next generation of its industry leading, battery-electric heavy duty transit bus: the Xcelsior CHARGE™. With a focus on advancing bus […]
With public transportation in greater demand than ever before, Transign continues to lead the industry with innovative products and services. Transign’s newest product packages, the LED Destinator™ and LED EnCompass™, offer unrivaled integration options, as well as GPS connectivity and many other features. Transign’s smart bus solution, the LED Destinator EnCompass™, is a hands-free, fully […]
Representatives from Avail Technologies, Inc. and Fleet-Net® Corporation announced this week that they have finalized a deal outlining Avail’s acquisition of Fleet-Net® effective October 1, 2017. Avail Technologies is a leading CAD/AVL provider serving the public transit industry. With more than eighteen (18) years of experience partnering with nearly fifty (50) transit agencies across the […]
For this engrossing discussion on how technology is transforming collision avoidance for transit agencies, BUSRide spoke with the following experts: Uri Tamir – senior director, strategic initiatives – Mobileye Jerry Spears – trust operations director – Montana Association of Counties (MACo) Joe Peppelman – vice president – Munich Reinsurance America Mike Scrudato – SVP, strategic […]
Given the city’s reputation as a tourist hotspot, the City of Niagara Falls’ former Amtrak terminal seemed somewhat neglected. A former freight warehouse built in the 1970s, the building’s industrial aesthetic and remote location belied the natural wonder the city is famous for. By Richard Tackett The city had a keen interest in renovating and […]
BUSRide spoke with experts at the forefront of infotainment, to learn about advancements in the industry, and the future of rider engagement. The panelists for this discussion were: Steve Halberstadt – product manager – Clever Devices Cliff Anderson – marketing manager – Luminator Tim Mark – V.P. sales and marketing – Hanover Displays What is […]
By Joel Badskey Passengers commonly complain that cutaway buses “ride like trucks.” They are not wrong; in fact; buses and trucks oftentimes share the same model of chassis. Bus manufacturers use the same engines, transmissions, frames, cabs, axles, and suspension systems that box truck companies use to build delivery trucks and moving vans. Unfortunately […]
BUSRide Maintenance brought together some of the sharpest minds in the bus industry for a deep dive on bus washing – spec’ing systems, the influence of technology, environmental concerns and maintenance considerations. The panelists for this discussion were: Bruno Albanesi – president – Bitimec International Joe Barge – vice president of sales – Johnson Wash […]
Compare the bus in the garage to a racecar in the speedway pit By Christopher W. Ferrone This story originally appeared in the January 2006 issue of BUSRide Magazine. Running an efficient garage operation is not as straightforward as it may seem, where safety, reliability, production and logistics come in to play at every step. […]
Meritor has created what it says is the “next generation” single reduction drive axle, optimized for all length transit buses and all power trains Meritor says its 79000 Series axle is the next-generation single reduction drive axle for transit bus vehicles. In an informative interview with BUSRide, John Wolf, senior sales manager – specialty products […]