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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2014

Allied Specialty Vehicles names president of ElDorado Mobility division

Matt Ford arrives from The Braun Corp., a manufacturer of conversion van and wheelchair lift mobility products, where he spent more than 10 years in sales management positions, most recently as national director of sales.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2014

S.F. Muni increases services as 'sickout' dwindles

Service availability has steadily improved over the past few days, and was expected to provide approximately 90% of Thursday morning's service. The union's president said Tuesday the labor group has nothing to do with the sick calls.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2014

'Pop-up' bus service launches in Mass.

The private service uses chartered buses and is run by a start-up technology company called Bridj. The coaches feature comfortable seats and Wi-Fi and costs $6 per ride.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2014

Driver who crashed into bus to be charged with DUI

The driver allegedly ran a red light before striking a bus that in turn crashed into another truck on Tuesday night.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2014

New intercity fixed-route service connecting Calif., Nev. launched

Through a public-private partnership between the Nevada DOT and Silver State Trailways, the system will connect 10 cities, unincorporated areas, military installations, and Native American and rural communities.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2014

Ill. legislature approves transit ethics and oversight law

Makes several changes to the Regional Transportation Authority Metropolitan and Transit Authority Acts that the RTA has long held are critical to assuring that it is able to carry out its statutorily mandated oversight role.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2014

San Francisco Muni enters day two of 'sickout'

The sickout came amid displeasure over a proposed labor agreement that was the subject of a vote Friday by Muni operators.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2014

Public transportation riders save $10,181 per year

The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2014

Surveillance video helps police capture man who assaulted driver

The man, who punched a Madison Metro Transit driver twice in the face last April, was arrested on Monday and tentatively charged with battery.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2014

S.C. university adds 6 Specialty Vehicles trolleys

The university had a formal roll out of their transportation system late last year and has since added routes both on and off campus to prioritize their students’ safety and access to affordable transportation. Two additional trolleys will be added to their fleet later this year.

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