Account-based systems pave the way for open payments Using bank cards, non-proprietary devices and the acceptance of mobile wallets are key to the future of fare collection By Floyd Diaz As more and better wireless technologies for public transit are developed and agencies’ competencies and commitment to integrating mobile data evolve, account-based systems for fare […]
What to look for in a revenue management solution By Andrea Hintz Comprehensive fare collection systems make public transport more attractive for users and more cost-effective for operators. They provide seamless travel, shorter wait times and better environmental performance as well as reliable data collection for revenue protection and resource planning. […]
Ford Transit by Mobility Transportation Services Three rural community transit agencies have already given this specially upfitted Transit their hearty approval By David Hubbard Dave Brown was working as a fleet manager for a Chevrolet dealership in 1981 when he saw a new market developing for vans equipped to transport passengers with disabilities. By 1992, […]
Complete Coach Works (CCW) is pleased to announce that it has delivered the final bus for a project to replace CNG engines on seven buses for Yolo County Transportation District, which serves Yolo County, downtown Sacramento and Sacramento International Airport.
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles announces the introduction of the Spirit of Independence, the newest member of the ARBOC line of buses. The Spirit of Independence is a light duty low floor shuttle bus and is perfect for use as a hotel shuttle, executive shuttle or in the assisted living market. The patent pending low floor design […]
SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT (RTD), a public transit district, HEREBY GIVES NOTICE sealed Bids are invited, all in strict conformance with, “IFB FOR INTRUSION ALARM SYSTEM” dated MARCH 17, 2016. Go to RTD’s “Doing Business” page www.sanjoaquinRTD.com to download IFB documents or register as new vendor. Bidders shall submit Bids to RTD offices, via […]
Many motorsports enthusiasts are familiar with the REV brand — even if they don’t realize it.
Sun Travel recently took delivery of two new 40 passenger Temsa TS 35’s powered by Cummins ISL 8.9 liter 345 HP engines coupled to Allison B500 transmissions.
HART, the lead procuring agency of the local RWG in Tampa, FL, has awarded INIT Innovations in Transportation, Inc. the contract for a region-wide electronic fare management system.
Perhaps no environment can hold the claim for being the hotbed of potential exposure for bedbugs. With that having been said, buses can certainly make a strong case for the top spot. With a range of yearly ridership, (Dallas 126,000, Miami 240,000, Philadelphia 556,000, New York 2,6000,00), exposure to both passengers, and employees is both […]