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ArticlesJanuary 6, 2015

2015 Innovative Operators: Astro Travel and Tours

Top-line equipment, passenger amenities contribute to the overall experience for the Tallahassee, Fla. operator.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2015

Bridj unveils app targeting 'best' trip in real time

The app will create a more dynamic system, enabling customers to no longer have to choose to ride on a specific route, according to Bridj. The app will find a Bridj that meets a customers’ needs and, in advance of booking, get directions to the pick-up location and exactly where riders will be dropped off.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2015

Stertil-Koni to expand lift production capabilities

Has purchased a 4.5 acre parcel adjacent to its current manufacturing plant in Streator, Ill.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2015

Transdev's Westbrook to lead rail division

Will also continue to serve as Chairman of Transdev’s Transit Division, which operates over 200 bus, paratransit, and bus rapid transit contracts with city and county transit authorities, universities and airports across the U.S and in English-speaking Canada.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2015

San Francisco, Globe Sherpa team for mobile payment app

Users will be able to store a debit or credit card or use PayPal to purchase tickets anytime and anywhere. GlobeSherpa also will provide SFMTA Transit Fare Inspectors with a new enforcement application to verify mobile fares using a separate hand-held mobile device.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2015

MBTA lands $996M fed grant for Green Line extension

The 4.7-mile light rail extension will extend existing MBTA Green Line service from a relocated Lechmere Station in East Cambridge to Union Square in Somerville and College Avenue in Medford.

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ArticlesJanuary 6, 2015

2015 Innovative Operators: Blue Lakes Charters and Tours

Unmatched customer service, family-owned Clio, Mich. business drives success.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 5, 2015

SEPTA fare collection system gets ‘smart,’ retires tokens

Philadelphia region commuters will soon be able to stop counting coins in order to use public transit once the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) rolls out its new chip-enabled fare payment system.

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ArticlesJanuary 5, 2015

5 Qs: Q'Straint's Jean-Marc Girardin

For 30 years, Q’Straint has remained focused on one vision: to develop the world’s most effective wheelchair passenger safety solutions for public and private transportation. Today, Q’Straint is a global company serving customers in over 50 countries around the world.Jean-Marc Girardin, founder/executive chairman at Q’Straint, talks about how the company’s key innovations shaped the industry and how important family is to the business.

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ArticlesJanuary 5, 2015

Kustom Seating Introduces New Generation Intercity Rail Seat

Kustom Seating Unlimited Inc. of Bellwood, Ill., developed its PRIIA intercity seat design to be utilized on the bi-level cars, which will be manufactured by Nippon Sharyo.

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