MENU
SEARCHOver 50 customers across the U.S. are now operating GILLIG’s battery electric bus or have orders for the vehicles.
GILLIG is a manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the U.S. and offers a portfolio of clean-energy propulsions.
Photo: Breslow Imaging
GILLIG announced it had completed production of its 100th battery electric bus at the company's headquarters on California Clean Air Day.
The bus is scheduled for delivery to Metro Transit in St. Louis, Missouri in October. Metro Transit will have a total of 10 GILLIG battery electric buses in it fleet by the end of 2021.
“We set out to do whatever we could to make sure we had the best electric bus in the industry, and that is what we’ve done.” said GILLIG President and CEO Derek Maunus. “I couldn’t be prouder of the amount of hard work and energy that went into this accomplishment. This truly has been the most remarkable team effort.”
GILLIG’s current electric bus is a second-generation product built on the company’s Low Floor Platform. The bus delivers features a Cummins powertrain and is supported by Cummins service centers located throughout the U.S.
The battery electric bus completed testing with Federal Transit Administration’s Bus Test Program at Altoona, Pennsylvania, in July.
The company deployed its first-generation fuel cell buses in 2001 and now has more than 27,000 GILLIG buses in service.
The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.
Read More →
Rolling out in electric yellow and seafoam blue, the first battery-electric buses purchased from GILLIG will begin serving riders in south King County on February 2.
Read More →
The agency ranked top five among mid-sized U.S. transit systems, defined as agencies with 15 million to 50 million annual trips.
Read More →
The subway system saw increases across all key metrics, with 62% of subway riders reporting they feel satisfied with the system overall.
Read More →
The agreement provides competitive wages and reflects strong labor-management collaboration, positive working relationships, and a shared commitment to building a world-class transit system for the community, said RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins.
Read More →
A new citywide campaign highlights free fares, improved service, and major upgrades to Albuquerque’s bus system.
Read More →
The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.
Read More →
In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at HDR, MCTS, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.
Read More →
While their comprehensive analysis of bus stops focused on Massachusetts, the researchers are excited about the generalizability of the findings and application to other locations.
Read More →
CEO Nat Ford’s address offered a look at highlights from 2025, with a focus on the future and the innovative ways the JTA is shaping mobility in Northeast Florida.
Read More →
