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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2013

Majority of U.S. teens delay getting driver's license, report says

Not having a car, ability to get around without driving and gas expense were reasons cited for not obtaining license.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2013

U. of Mich. expands bike rental program

In its first year, the popular program exceeded expectations. University officials said if the popularity of the program continues, they will try to add 10 to 15 new bicycles every year going forward.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2013

Only route to Fla. Gulf Coast U. may be cut

The $500,000 cost is split between Lee County and the university; however, the county is facing a $34 million deficit while the university is running out of the money used to fund this route.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2013

Utah university to shuttle students to transit hub

Service will have minimal stops, reducing overcrowding on other bus routes and helping students reach campus 10 minutes faster than they would using local buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2013

Supreme's upgraded bus plant fully operational

Company also completely rebuilt, upgraded and expanded its bus division office space which houses production management, sales, purchasing and bus division engineering.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2013

DesignLine halts operations, furloughs workers

Closes operations for 10 days. The hybrid and bus manufacturer declined to comment on the reason for the furloughs. DesignLine has struggled in recent years with a lawsuit and missed deadlines.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2013

Chicago transit absenteeism drops 22% over last 2 years

Reduction is due to CTA making better efforts to manage frequent causes of absenteeism such as sick leave and job-related injuries. The changes are set to save the transit system more than $10 million compared to 2011.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2013

Allied to acquire Thor Industries for $100 million

Thor's bus business includes Champion Bus Inc., General Coach America Inc., Goshen Coach Inc., El Dorado National California Inc. and El Dorado National Kansas Inc.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2013

New app lets commuters email Congress about transportation woes

“I’m Stuck” will allow users to immediately email their member of Congress to demand solutions to the infrastructure challenges that are keeping them from getting to their destination.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2013

BusCon debuts 'Ralph Kramden' video series

Registration for the 18th Annual BusCon Expo, taking place Sept. 9 to 11, 2013 at Chicago’s Navy Pier, is now open.

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