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Management•by Staff•February 1, 2006

Blue Bird restructuring approved

Bus manufacturer emerges from bankruptcy through new agreement.

Management•by Staff•February 1, 2006

Newly launched Prevost x3-45 a smoother operator

Coach model features longer wheelbase, contributing to less bumpy ride.

Management•by Staff•February 1, 2006

Smart-card systems for the small community

Canadian-based fare collection supplier installs systesm in six small and medium-sized transit agencies.

Management•by Staff•February 1, 2006

TARTA adds Blue Birds to fleet

Ultra LF 35-footers come as part of alt-fuels testing program.

Management•by Staff•February 1, 2006

Transit stations board non-smoking bandwagon

Chicago, Northern California nix smoking in and around stations and shelters.

Management•by Staff•February 1, 2006

Regulatory updates, new products highlight 2006 UMA Expo

FMCSA and TSA among high-profile government agencies contributing to show events.

Management•by METRO Editorial Staff•January 1, 2006

METRO's 10 Innovative Motorcoach Operators

This year's crop of outstanding motorcoach operators includes a full-service travel agency, a purveyor of Canadian pride, a ski-trip charter operator, a tropical tour provider and much, much more. We think these profiles have something for everyone to appreciate.

Management•by Joey Campbell, Managing Editor•January 1, 2006

2006 Motorcoach Survey: Instability Continues in METRO's Top 50

This year's list again saw significant change, as Coach USA took over No. 1 from Greyhound, while 15 of the top 20 operators changed spots from last year and five new operators cracked the top 50. The good news is that a majority of operators say revenue is up.

Management•by Alex Roman•January 1, 2006

Transit Seating: A World of Features and Configurations

Spotlighting some of the popular seating products available to public transit agencies. Durability, padding and spaciousness represent attractive qualities.

Management•by Steve Hirano, Editor•January 1, 2006

Staying Focused on Rail Security

U.S. transit systems continue to upgrade their counterterrorism strategies. Bomb-sniffing dogs, security sweeps and air marshals are key elements of the plan.

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