During the trial period, motorcoach companies that need drivers will be able to temporarily employ drivers from other companies in locations that are experiencing a tourism lull.
In his new role, Ryne Shetterly will shape green policies, build brand awareness, and help lead the sales and marketing team to propel the electric vehicle market forward.
One of those strategies is transitioning the 85-bus Dial-a-Ride fleet from diesel fuel to propane.
First Transit is offering rides on the shared autonomous vehicle in Downtown Minneapolis to demo capabilities in winter weather.
The pilot program will focus on the long-term feasibility of implementing autonomous transit into existing and planned routes along the city’s downtown riverfront.
As part of the contract awarded to Kawasaki Rail, the new subway cars will be built in New York and Nebraska.
The request comes a week after the rail authority disclosed that the cost of building the first 119 miles in the Central Valley is forecast to jump by $4 billion.