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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2014

Long Beach switching to L.A. TAP card system

After loading a pass or cash value, LBT riders can simply tap the TAP card on the mobile validator, located on the left-hand side as they board any LBT bus.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffDecember 23, 2014

APTA EXPO 2014 Show Floor Highlights

A look at some of the products on the EXPO 2014 show floor in Houston.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffDecember 23, 2014

BusCon 2014: Hot Products

BusCon 2014 took place in Indianapolis after several years in Chicago. One thing that didn’t change, however, was a packed show floor with all the latest technologies available in the industry today.

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Articlesby Alex RomanDecember 23, 2014

Micro Bird launches dedicated team to tackle commercial bus market

Micro Bird offers a complete line of durable commercial buses for up to 25 passengers, including the D-Series; a dual rear wheel bus made of six longitudinal structural beams combined with one-piece galvanized steel roof bows that enhance safety and rollover protection.

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ArticlesCover StoryDecember 23, 2014

Alternative Propulsion, Safety Big Focus at BusCon 2014

Held for the first time in Indianapolis, this year’s event featured several electric and new propane autogas vehicle debuts, while in the classroom, safety was a major focus, with sessions discussing technology integration and training.  

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ArticlesDecember 23, 2014

APTA EXPO 2014: Wealth of Public Transit Tech,Tools and Talk in Texas

The triennial event featured more than 750 global exhibitors, 60-plus buses and two mockup railcars, as well as more than 80 educational sessions.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2014

NYCT courtesy campaign aims to stop 'manspread'

In January, a series of placards will begin appearing inside subway cars and then buses and the commuter railroads in February. They will bear gentle, but firm reminders pointing out common courtesies that can make traveling by mass transit more enjoyable for everyone.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2014

ASV names new Goshen, Collins presidents

John Resnik, president of Champion Bus and Federal Coach, will split his time between Imlay City, Mich., and Goshen's Elkhart, Ind., plant, while Matt Scheuler moves from VP, sales and marketing, to president of Collins Bus.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2014

Arrow Stage Lines launches Arrow Connect

Company has enhanced the rider experience by developing a unique landing page allowing customers easy one-touch access to a variety of different media including social media, news, stocks, shopping, entertainment news, stocks, games, sporting news and more.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2014

Temsa delivers TS 45s to Calif.

Santa Rosa's Airport Express’ TS 45 coaches are ADA accessible with a wheelchair lift and are seated for 56 passengers. Additional features include 110-volt plugs, USB ports and an REI A/V system.

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