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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2019

Proterra lands Virginia's statewide contract for electric buses

Transit agencies, universities, and institutions can now purchase the company's battery-electric buses and charging systems through the state’s pre-established contract.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2019

Via partners with Hampton Jitney to launch flat-rate airport service

Riders will be able to book flat-rate shared Via rides between the LaGuardia or JFK Airports and the Hampton Jitney Airport service.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2019

NJ TRANSIT graduates 500th bus operator as part of growth initiative

In 2018, NJ TRANSIT launched a major recruitment effort to fill the rosters of bus operators and locomotive engineers.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2019

Las Vegas strip rideshare celebrates expansion in star-studded event

Nearly 200 attendees welcomed the Trip to Strip vehicle and Las Vegas celebrity guests.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2019

PSTA board approves funding for driver safety barriers on entire bus fleet

The safety upgrades come after HART bus driver Thomas Dunn was stabbed and killed on the job by a passenger on May 18 in Tampa.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2019

Via announces on-demand public transit in Austin

Via is expanding its footprint in Texas, this time bringing a brand new on-demand public transit system to Manor, and later this year, Austin.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2019

GRTC's BRT system lauded for accessibility, connectivity

Was also awarded the Bronze Standard by the ITDP, becoming the seventh world-class BRT corridor in the U.S.

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NewsJune 25, 2019

Utah Transit Authority names new Executive Director

Carolyn Gonot will become the first woman to lead the agency and is the first top administator not promoted from within the organization.

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NewsJune 25, 2019

How technology can improve transit operator retention

Technology can support operator incentive and reward programs, and provide tools and training to make operators’ lives safer and easier.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2019

Boston-area BRT pilots bring faster commutes, public enthusiasm

Public survey responses indicate the pilots sparked new ideas about local street use, with many respondents supporting making the pilot elements permanent or even expanding their reach.

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