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Life gets easier one step at a time

Following two years of research and development, Glaval Bus, Elkhart, IN, an industry leader in the manufacture of commercial buses since 1998, will officially debut its new Titan II LF in June at the CTAA show in Indianapolis, IN. The company says its latest model meets the growing demand from the small bus market for a low-floor kneeling option. Glaval Bus will make this innovative bus available to operators in the very near future.

Public image is important to BRT success

Without a doubt, image is important to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Sleek looking vehicles, rail-like stations, advanced technologies and a strong brand identity are just a few of the features that help communicate the message: This is not just a regular bus service.

Scania celebrates 100 years

Headquartered in Södertälje, Sweden, Scania is one of the oldest and most respected brands in the European commercial vehicle industry. The company dates back to 1891 with the Vagnfabriks family who built railway carriages and wagons following the dramatic expansion of the Swedish railway network in 1880s.

Be cool with A/C maintenance

Summer is fast approaching, that time of year when a great number of bus and coach operators throughout the country must deal with air conditioning (HVAC) systems working their hardest.

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Homeless man uses bus after bank robbery

Tampa, FL police arrested 27-year-old Elmer McGuirt on Thursday after he allegedly robbed a Wachovia bank and made his getaway on a public bus.

Peter Pan, Greyhound launch new Baltimore/NYC routes

Beginning May 10, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound will offer eight express round trips a day between Baltimore and New York, with fares starting at $1.

Greyhound contracts for 61 Prevost coaches

Prevost has signed a contract with Greyhound for an order of 61 of its 50-seat X3-45 motorcoaches.

Congresswoman Johnson: TX bus enforcement being stepped up

By Glenn Swain With inspectors busily making surprise inspections on tour buses across the nation after a rash of accidents in the Northeast this spring, more focus is being directed at how local law enforcement can decrease the number of bad or illegal bus companies that are putting passengers at risk. Texas Democratic Congresswoman Eddie […]

Negriff retiring as Big Blue Bus director

Stephanie Negriff, the director of transit services for Santa Monica, CA-based Big Blue Bus will retire in October.