The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is pleased to announce the awarding of $62.3 million in COVID-19 relief funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). These funds will help replace revenue lost during the pandemic and was made possible by the American Rescue Plan, passed by Congress last spring. “We are incredibly grateful to […]
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) was named Texas’ “Outstanding Metropolitan Transit System” by the Texas Transportation Association (TTA). The award was presented to CEO Jorge G. Cruz-Aedo at the joint SWTA/TTA conference held in Austin, Texas on Wednesday, February 23rd. The event was attended by more than 750 transit leaders and professionals from […]
Lytx®, a global leader in video telematics solutions, today announced the winners of its 2022 Driver of the Year and Coach of the Year awards. Since 2014, Lytx has recognized the exceptional work of professional drivers and coaches who make our roads safer using the Lytx Driver Safety Program. The program combines machine vision […]
Amp Up Your Motorcoach Safety & Compliance Program with the Bus Industry Safety Council! The Bus Industry Safety Council (BISC) is an organization sponsored by the American Bus Association (ABA) and several partners committed to motorcoach safety. The safety of our passengers, drivers and buses is the number one priority for our industry. And fortunately, […]
ABC Companies, a leading provider of motorcoach, transit, shuttle, and electric passenger transport vehicles in the USA and Canada, is promoting fleet diversification at UMA Expo 2022. Joining the company’s flagship Van Hool CX45 model, a NEW Turtle Top shuttle option, the Terra Transit medium duty shuttle bus is featured on the show floor. […]
Sportworks Global LLC (Sportworks) announces the addition of a new bike rack solution designed specifically for on-demand transit service. The Apex 1™ rack transports a single bicycle, offering a simple and streamlined solution for transit authorities operating smaller vehicles and for routes that require less bicycle capacity. “More transit authorities are moving toward offering flexible […]
There’s no thrill like discovery, and no inspiration like seeing it unfold in a future generation’s hands. To ignite these moments and generate students’ interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems (Bendix) is proud to support the SAE Foundation’s A World In Motion® (AWIM®) STEM education program in the […]
Premiere for the new Mercedes-Benz Tourrider; a motorcoach specifically designed for the North American Market. Daimler Coaches North America is presenting two versions at the United Motorcoach Association (UMA) Motorcoach Expo in Long Beach, California. At the Long Beach Convention Center from 23 to 26 February 2022, the spotlight will be on the upmarket […]
Proterra Inc., a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, today announced the appointment of Roger Nielsen to the company’s Board of Directors effective March 2, 2022. The company also announced that Jochen Goetz will be stepping down from the company’s board effective March 2, 2022 so that he may focus on his other professional […]
The latest installment of DePaul University’s annual outlook for intercity-bus travel describes an industry in the midst of metamorphosis as carriers debut new services amid growing optimism about the economic recovery underway, rising fuel prices, and the void left by the closure of BoltBus. Competition on most major routes is again fierce, accentuated by expansions […]