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NewsApril 19, 2022

Flint MTA is Digitalizing Its Operation Using Optibus

Now, MTA can create smarter schedules and rosters that meet business metrics and help retain and attract operators.

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Articlesby StaffApril 19, 2022

A Paradigm Shift for Paratransit and Shuttle Bus Electrification

A recently announced collaboration between two companies may address the engineering challenges that are endemic with converting gas and diesel platforms to electric.

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NewsApril 18, 2022

Toronto’s TTC Awards Contracts for 565 Buses to NFI

The two four-year contracts include options for up to additional 263 forty-foot hybrid-electric buses.

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ArticlesApril 18, 2022

North Carolina’s GoDurham Relies on Innovation to Address Operator, Ridership Issues

The agency has also delved into electric buses, focused on growing its operator pool, and implemented a fare free system for the fiscal year to help the riding public.

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NewsApril 15, 2022

SEPTA Releases $1.61B Proposal for Fare Enhancements

The SEPTA Board will consider the proposal at its June meeting.

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NewsApril 14, 2022

New Contract Advances NJ Transit's Fare Modernization Program

The board-approved contract authorizes the agency to secure the required stock of cards, which will become the NJ TRANSIT fare cards during a later phase of the modernization.

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NewsApril 13, 2022

Vicinity Signs Distribution Deal with Michigan Dealer

The company is a dealership for school buses, commercial shuttle buses, and mobility vehicles, with locations in Grand Rapids and Troy, Mich.

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NewsApril 13, 2022

Pace Delivers Vehicle, Funding to McHenry County

The new bus introduced to officials features Ford’s Driver Assist Technology Package and three-point seatbelts on all seats.

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ArticlesApril 12, 2022

More Than a Trend: Transit Agencies Address Equity in Own Organizations, Communities

Public transit agencies emphasized the importance of equity during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now they’re taking action to have it show in their own organizations and local communities.

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NewsApril 12, 2022

Michigan Procurement Contract to Make Buying BEBs Simpler

Development of the technical specifications was a collaboration led by CALSTART, a national non-profit, and Michigan DOT with significant contributions from Ohio DOT, Indiana DOT, Illinois DOT, Wisconsin DOT, Iowa DOT, and four Michigan Transit Agencies.

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