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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2019

London testing electric bus sounds to improve road safety

When travelling above 12 mph, the bus will make enough noise that an alert is unnecessary.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2019

Staff shortages lead to Denver RTD's service reduction plan

Implementation of a service reduction will provide the agency with an opportunity to build up workforce while providing some relief to operators and reliability to customers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2019

San Diego's MTS puts first battery-electric buses into revenue service

The launch of passenger service follows several weeks of route validation and bus operator training on multiple routes around San Diego.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2019

TTC budget adds 128K hours of service, boosts revenue protection measures

Service enhancements include hiring 121 operators to increase service on 25 surface routes across the city.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2019

COTA board adopts budget, which includes enhanced mobility options

The approximately $170 million budget includes an 8.9% increase in operational expenses over the amount reflected in the 2019 adjusted budget.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2019

Biz News: New Flyer, Lightning Systems deliver enviro-friendly vehicles

Canada's Brampton Transit will add diesel-hybrid electrics, while a Floridian microtransit provider will add wheelchair-accessible cutaways.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2019

First Group considers sale of North American transit, student subsidiaries

The possibility follows the company's announcemnent that they plan to sell Greyhound last May.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2019

BYD produces 400th battery-electric bus at Calif. plant

The vehicle is a 60-foot articulated built for Los Angeles World Airports.

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ArticlesDecember 17, 2019

UTA 'Community Rides' Gives Real-World Skills to Students with Autism

The agency spoke to students and staff at Spectrum Academy, a charter school for students with high-functioning autism.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2019

Proterra receives statewide Calif. contract for e-buses, charging infra.

Also, transit agencies and other institutions outside of California can leverage the contract to simplify the electric bus purchasing process.

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