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Graphic for NABSA’s 6th Annual Shared Micromobility State of the Industry Report 2024, showing stylized icons of a bicyclist and scooter rider, with text promoting the report release.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 12, 2025

Shared Micromobility Ridership Sets New Record, Report Finds

Shared micromobility is on the rise, with 2024 ridership up 31% and more cities adopting e-bikes, e-scooters, and adaptive vehicles. NABSA’s latest report highlights usage trends, emissions cuts, and industry growth.

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A blue and white metric announcing Crawford Lassiter as the award recipient.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 11, 2025

Greyhound’s Crawford Lassiter is CVSA’s 2025 International Driver Excellence Award Recipient

With 45 years of safe driving and over 2.5M miles, Lassiter’s skill, mentorship, and professionalism set the standard for the industry.

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Passengers board an Amtrak train at Washington Union Station’s new Track 22 platform under a covered structure with clear signage and updated accessibility features.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 8, 2025

Amtrak, VRE Trains Now Serving New Boarding Platform at Washington Union Station

Amtrak has opened a new track and platform at Washington Union Station to reduce congestion and expand capacity. The upgrade supports Virginia Railway Express and Amtrak services connecting the Northeast Corridor with destinations across the Southeast.

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A green and yellow King County Metro bus outside a station.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 7, 2025

King County Metro Adding More Than 900 Weekly Bus Trips, Improved 2 Line Connections

The agency is adding more weekly trips and new routes to boost Eastside transit and connect more riders to Sound Transit’s 2 Line.

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A side view of a blue and green battery electric SEPTA bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 6, 2025

FTA Launches Inquiry Into Storage of Electric Buses at Philadelphia’s SEPTA, Citing Multiple Battery Fires

The inquiry follows many battery fire incidents in decommissioned electric buses with lithium-ion batteries in storage.

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A bright green PRT bus on a city street.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 5, 2025

Pittsburgh Regional Transit Faces Proposed Cuts, Releases Final Public Comment Report

More than 4,800 riders shared concerns as the agency warns of deep service cuts and fare hikes without urgent state funding support.

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People gathering at an IBX press conference.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 4, 2025

New York MTA’s Interborough Express Advancing from Planning to Active Phase

Design kicks off on the Interborough Express, set to connect Brooklyn and Queens to the subway, bus, and Long Island Rail Road.

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A light blue Tri-Rail at a station.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 4, 2025

South Florida’s Tri-Rail Sets a New Annual Ridership Record

Tri-Rail hits a new ridership record with over 4.5 million rides, marking a full pandemic recovery, but future funding challenges loom beyond 2027.

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Riders board an orange and gray LA Metro bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 31, 2025

FTA Rolls Out Guidance for FIFA and Olympic Host Cities Navigating Bus Safety Standards

FTA released new video guidance to help transit agencies and host cities meet safety standards for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics.

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Rendering of a Xcelsior CNG 40-ft. transit bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 31, 2025

NFI Subsidiary New Flyer Awarded 46 Bus Order From Las Vegas RTC

The order for low-emission Xcelsior CNG buses deepens RTC’s decades-long partnership with NFI, advancing cleaner, smarter transit in Southern Nevada.

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