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Articlesby Elora HaynesJuly 2, 2025

CapMetro's Driverless Breakthrough: How Austin's Transit Agency Revolutionizes the Bus Yard

From cost savings to tighter parking, the Austin agency's driverless yard tech delivers significant results for fleet efficiency and zero-emission goals.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2025

Santa Monica, Calif.’s Big Blue Bus Launches Prohibition Order Program

Enabled by California Senate Bill 1417, the program grants the agency authority to restrict service access for individuals involved in repeated policy violations or criminal activity on transit vehicles and facilities.

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Videosby Alex RomanJuly 1, 2025

Bus Tech Talk: Maintenance Insights from Connect Transit’s Charlie Busse

In our first version of Bus Tech Talk, METRO's Alex Roman and Complete Coach Works' Mark Hollenbeck discuss what's going on in the Connect Transit garage, workforce development, and much more.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2025

NCTD Brings Bus Operations In-House for First Time in 50 Years

The Oceanside, Calif., agency completes transition to fully public operations by directly hiring former contractor staff, aiming to improve service quality and unify its workforce.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsJune 30, 2025

Greenlink’s New Expanded Facility Opens Opportunities in Transit

Greenlink’s new maintenance facility gives the agency room to expand. The agency is preparing to increase its services to keep up with area growth and help bring communities together.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2025

WMATA Launches First Major Metrobus Overhaul in 50 Years

Branded as part of the “Better Bus” initiative, the overhaul is designed to deliver more frequent, reliable, and user-friendly service across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, aligning transit with the region’s evolving mobility patterns and community needs.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2025

100-Plus New Battery-Electric Buses Approved for Metro Vancouver

With $479 million in newly approved funding, TransLink is set to expand its battery-electric bus fleet, replace aging diesel vehicles, build out charging infrastructure, and move closer to a zero-emission future.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 27, 2025

Pennsylvania Transit Agencies Approve Contingency Budgets Amid State Funding Uncertainty

PRT and SEPTA adopt FY26 budgets with deep service cuts and fare hikes unless new state funding is secured.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2025

TransDASH Summit Highlights New Era of Transit Performance Metrics

Public transit leaders gathered in Greensboro, N.C., to explore how outcome-based data is reshaping the way agencies measure community impact and to celebrate standout performers like Long Beach Transit.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2025

TTC Surpasses 100 Battery-Electric Buses in Service

According to TTC officials, jointly funded by the Government of Canada and the City of Toronto, the growing electric fleet now serves diverse neighborhoods throughout the city, offering quieter, cleaner, and more environmentally friendly public transportation.

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