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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2019

PSTA fast tracks new safety barriers to protect bus drivers

Planned safety upgrades come less than three weeks after HART bus driver Thomas Dunn was murdered on the job by a passenger.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2019

Illinois-based MetroLINK debuts microtransit service

The 12-passenger wheelchair-accessible van will travel throughout the Village of Milan.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2019

Volvo launches all-electric articulated bus

The bus is 80% more energy-efficient than a corresponding diesel bus, the company stated.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2019

Despite alt. transit options, U.S. drivers spend 12% more time in cars

Walking, biking, riding a train or subway, and using a taxi or ride sharing service showed a downward trend.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2019

Masabi launches multi-format transit ticket validator

Enables passengers to simply tap a contactless payment card, linked smartcard or mobile device to travel.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2019

Momentum Dynamics to install IndyGo's wireless inductive charging

The agency will now be positioned to recharge its electric transit fleet of 31 buses at a rate higher than any other wireless charging deployment.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2019

Toronto Transit Commission launches first electric bus into service

The New Flyer bus is the first of many for the agency, who also plans on procuring buses from Proterra and BYD as it moves toward a 100% zero-emission fleet.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2019

Detroit to Add 40- and 60-foot New Flyer Clean-Diesel Buses

The order will help the department implement their strategic transportation plan, which includes rebranding, revitalizing, and increasing bus service.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2019

TransLink names new president/GM for BC Rapid Transit

Michel Ladrak currently serves as managing director for Auckland Transit Metro Rail, managed by Transdev.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2019

Reports outline barriers, enabling factors to electric bus adoption

Investment in electric buses and other low-carbon tech needs to double over the next two decades to keep global warming below safe thresholds, according to research.

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