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Q’Straint Commitment to Innovation and Accessibility

  By Maria Huertas For individuals with mobility challenges, accessible public transportation is not just a convenience — it is a necessity. Ensuring that transit systems are safe, efficient, and user-friendly is the cornerstone to accessible mobility and providing wheelchair users with the ability to travel with ease and independence. As a pioneer in wheelchair […]

Preparing Your Transit System for a Changing EV Fleet

  What every transit maintenance manager should know By Halsey King, SAE, NTEA, MSMBA The Times, They Are A-Changin’ As we look to the future of transit systems, it’s essential to understand the rapid advancements in motive power technology. Many of us can recall the significant changes in motive power over the years, from the […]

Thrasher Brothers Trailways Expands Fleet with Two New Prevost H3-45 Motorcoaches

Prevost is excited to announce the delivery of two new 2025 H3-45 motorcoaches to Thrasher Brothers Trailways in Birmingham, AL. This purchase marks a new chapter for the company, as they continue to grow their fleet. “The Prevost team is honored that Thrasher Brothers Trailways chose us to support them. Their decision to invest in […]

“Yankee Line” Increases Fleet to 50 Tourriders

  Daimler Coaches North America LLC delivers 15 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Premium motorcoaches to “Yankee Line”. With this purchase the Boston, Massachusetts-based company becomes the first US customer to operate 50 of the new Mercedes-Benz Tourrider coaches designed specifically for the North American market. Since 2022, the Mercedes-Benz motorcoach has been setting new standards in the […]

IDIS Americas Drives U.S. Expansion with Technology Innovation and Growing Team

  IDIS Americas is expanding its footprint in the U.S. ahead of ISC West (April 2025, Las Vegas), reinforcing its market position with a growing team, an expanded technology portfolio, and a robust pipeline of innovative solutions. With a strengthening presence across key verticals – including critical infrastructure, traffic (ITS), transit, retail, education, logistics, and […]

The Transit and Paratransit Company completes the update and re-creation of their Train the Trainer Instructional Course

  The Transit and Paratransit Company announced today that they have just completed the update and re-creation of their Train the Trainer Instructional Course for Transit & Paratransit bus driver trainers. The Train the Trainer Instructional Course is an advanced educational course for trainers in the transit and paratransit industry.  It can be delivered online […]

Avail Technologies Inc. appoints Rick Spangler as President and CEO

Over the past 25 years Avail has established itself as a leader in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems for public transit by providing industry leading technologies and unsurpassed customer service. Founded on January 1st of 1999 by Dorsey Houtz, and co-founders David Matta and Mike Lynn (both retired), Avail has always had a customer […]

How to Match Your Fleet with the Right Bus Wash System

  By Christian Murillo When selecting a bus wash system, operators must evaluate several critical factors to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. Key considerations include: Location and Mobility Determining whether the wash system should be stationary or mobile is essential. Fixed installations may face challenges such as hoses freezing in winter if located outdoors. In […]

Prevost: Leading the Way into the Next Century

  For Prevost, 2024 marked not only the 100th anniversary of the company’s founding, but the continual innovation and dedicated community that have been the driving forces behind its long success. Founded in 1924 by Eugène Prévost, a cabinet maker specializing in the production of church pews and school furniture, the company soon transitioned to […]

Fresno Area Express upgrades with N/S Wash

  Covering more than 110 square miles over the city of Fresno, California, Fresno Area Express operates 18 fixed routes, various paratransit activities, and provides transportation to nearly 9.6 million passengers annually. With a  fleet of 136 fixed-route buses and over 50 paratransit buses, Fresno understands that prioritizing a clean and inviting bus, both inside […]