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ProductsNovember 28, 2016

Turtle Top VT3

The Turtle Top VT3 is constructed on Ford's new gas or diesel Transit cutaway. Lightweight materials, such as 6360 aluminum (aircraft grade), are used exclusively for the cage structure, which provides superior strength.

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ProductsNovember 28, 2016

Metro Worldwide's Metro Link

Metro Worldwide’s Metro Link comes in either 24- or 28-feet lengths and features a fully-welded tubular steel framework; high-gloss fiberglass exterior sidewalls and interior walls; and a steel C-channel reinforcement structure under all seat and wheelchair mounting points.

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ProductsNovember 28, 2016

World Trans E-Series

In addition to launching its World Trans bus brand, REV also debuted the never-seen-before E-Series version of the vehicle, which is built on the Ford E-350/450, at BusCon.

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ProductsNovember 28, 2016

Federal Coach

Federal showcased a reimagined front cap slope, featuring a standard front-viewing window.

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ProductsNovember 28, 2016

LF Transport F-550

Champion unveiled the LF Transport® F-550, the first-ever low-floor transit bus to be built on a heavy-duty cutaway Ford F-550 chassis.

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ProductsNovember 28, 2016

2017 Krystal

The 2017 Krystal has been redesigned from the inside out. Partnering with Premier Products, known for the high-level safety in belted coach seating, REV will introduce its own custom seat design, featuring a unique stitching pattern that is exclusive to Krystal and REV sister brand Federal.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2016

U. of Minn. study finds transit does not improve health

Previous studies have found that citizens in areas with more transit options have a lower BMI because transit use also includes walking and biking, however, using BMI for that conclusion doesn’t account for commuters who may eat fast food every day or substitute buses and trains for walking from place to place.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2016

San Francisco's Muni hacked in 'ransomware' attack

Meanwhile, a person who may have spread the malware that disabled Muni computers said they want $73,000 as ransom in exchange for captured transit agency data.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2016

Latest PTC implementation progress report shows uneven progress

FRA reports that passenger railroads increased their percentage to 23% this quarter compared to 22% last quarter. The measurable progress made by passenger railroads has been predominately on the west coast.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2016

Calif. High Speed Rail Authority reverses plans to buy foreign train parts

The change came after Democratic lawmakers became outraged over the plan.

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