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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

Multiple scenarios possible in the Trump era

As I mentioned in this space last time, the November election was shaping up to be “quite momentous.” Few people knew what an understatement that was. Just as inconsistent as he has been on many other issues so far, how Donald Trump’s Administration governs public transportation is equally uncertain, and the industry must be ready to cope with the many outcomes.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

DATTCO: Focused on a rock-solid operation with a family-like atmosphere

The family atmosphere is crucial to DATTCO’s success, according to Owner Don DeVivo, who runs the third-generation business with his two sons.

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ArticlesCover StoryFebruary 6, 2017

Innovative Operator of the Year 2017: Lamers Bus Lines

While Lamers prides itself on implementing new technology and programs to make travel better for its customers, that ideal is carried over by the work it puts into training drivers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2017

Ohio's COTA, City partner to build CNG fueling station

The fueling station will service City of Columbus vehicles, with additional access available to the public. It will share compression infrastructure with COTA’s existing CNG fueling station, built in 2013.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2017

Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus names new COO

Rolando Cruz brings more than two decades of experience in public transportation to Big Blue Bus, most recently serving as executive director and VP, maintenance and facilities, at Calif.’s Long Beach Transit.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2017

USSC Group announces passing of Jesse Broussard

He was a sr. sales consultant for USSC since 1995. Though many in the industry would consider him family, Broussard was especially close to those at the USSC Group.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2017

Roelfs selected to lead Greater Peoria Mass Transit District

Roelfs has served as the assistant GM of operations for CityLink since November 1, 2016, and has been serving as the interim GM since the retirement of Al Stanek, at the end of 2016.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2017

PERC launching e-newsletter for transportation professionals

Launching this month, The Autogas Refuel is a quarterly news digest providing the most current information to propane autogas public and private transportation fleets, delivered straight to their inbox.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2017

City of Edmonton orders 33 Vicinity buses from Grande West

The company's total firm orders for 2017 and early 2018 delivery are for 247 buses valued at over $66 million.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2017

Cubic to provide expanded NextBus system for U. of Maryland

Under the contract extension, Cubic will greatly enhance UMD’s smart bus offering by providing university transit staff with features such as automatic passenger counting, automatic voice annunciation, and “turn-by-turn” directions.

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