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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 6, 2026

Biz Briefs: Tolar Manufacturing Supports PSTA Spark Service and More

Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsMarch 4, 2026

Building a National Framework for Transit Safety and Consistency

On a recent episode of METROspectives, METRO Magazine’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sat down with Ana-Maria Tomlinson, Director of Strategic & Cross-Sector Programs at the CSA Group, to explore a bold initiative aimed at addressing those challenges: the development of a National Code for Transit and Passenger Rail Systems in Canada.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 27, 2026

People Movement: New CEO's in Georgia, California

In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at Savannah's CAT, California's VVTA, STV, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 26, 2026

Biz Briefs: Hitachi Rail in Philadelphia, Keolis in Nantucket, and More

Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 20, 2026

Biz Briefs: Electric Shuttles in Hawaii, STV and LA Metro's Clean Bus Program, and More

From strategic partnerships to acquisitions and service expansions, the industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace. 

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Photo Galleriesby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 17, 2026

Highlights: UMA Expo 2026 Hits Alabama

One of the motorcoach industry's largest events took place in February in Birmingham.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 12, 2026

Parsons & Sons Named METRO’s 2026 Motorcoach Operator of the Year

METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman presented the award to the operation’s President/CEO Scott Parsons at the United Motorcoach Association’s EXPO in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 6, 2026

Biz Briefs: Bus and Railcar Orders, Tech, and More

In this edition of Biz Briefs, we highlight the latest developments shaping the future of mobility — from manufacturers and technology providers to transit agencies and motorcoach service operators.

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ABA chart on New and pre-woned Total Sales, 2023-2025
Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 5, 2026

Report: Motorcoach Market Sustains Post-Recovery Growth With Sales Above 2K Units

The survey, produced by the ABA’s research arm, the American Bus Association Foundation, reports quarterly on data collected from surveys of major motorcoach manufacturers that sell vehicles in the US and Canada.

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David Carol, Baker Alloush, and Jesse Lazarus from METRO's People Movement February 4 edition.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 4, 2026

New Rolling Stock Strategy Lead at New York MTA and More in People Movement

In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at HDR, NCTD, STV, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.

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