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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2020

MCI launches training program to boost motorcoach driver pool

In an independent recruitment survey, external training was cited as one of employees most preferred incentives for staying with a company.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2020

Biz Briefs: New Flyer, BAE Systems deliver vehicles

StarTran is adding 10 battery-electric bus, while Broome County officials added three more vehicles powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2020

NY MTA issues update on precautions against coronavirus

Health guidance messaging deployed across 3,000 digital screens on subway, 2,000 on buses, and 550 on commuter railroads.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2020

Nova Bus to supply NY MTA with 165 hybrid buses

The first pilots will be delivered in May 2020 and the rest of the deliveries will begin in December 2020 and to be completed in 2021.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2020

Ride-sharing apps create 69% more emissions than trips they replace

Frequently replace lower-carbon options — such as public transit, walking, or biking — that consumers might have used otherwise.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2020

GreenPower's EV Star passes FTA's Altoona testing

The 25-foot EV Star is an all-electric, zero-emission bus that seats up to 19 passengers with an operational range of up to 150 miles.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2020

Feinberg named interim president of NYC Transit

The MTA Transit Committee Chair and former Federal Railroad Administrator will begin March 9, while the agency conducts a search for a permanent chief.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2020

MBTA equips high-ridership bus stops with real-time info tech

The solar-powered electronic ink (E Ink) signs, located at 18 bus stops in several Boston neighborhoods, provides stop-specific info.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2020

IndyGo sees 8% increase in systemwide ridership

Additionally, Red Line BRT ridership was 6% higher in January than in December.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2020

RTC of Washoe County selects new executive director

Bill Thomas replaces RTC's former Executive Director Lee Gibson, who retired December 2019 after more than ten years on the job.

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