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ArticlesAugust 19, 2021

Flooring Goes Lighter, Maintains Durability

Durability is skey for transits when looking for a product that will last long term.

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NewsAugust 17, 2021

Spin Announces Global Integration with Google Maps

The integration will bring public awareness to Spin’s vehicle availability and provide a more sustainable option for short journeys in urban areas.

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ArticlesAugust 16, 2021

Taking Buses Beyond ADA Compliance with ‘Smart’ Air Management Systems

Computer-controlled air management and ride control systems have been evolving over the last two decades and are now more effective and versatile than ever before, helping to smooth out the ride of buses operating on even the worst of roads.

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NewsAugust 13, 2021

Proterra, LG Energy Solution Partner on U.S.-Made EV Battery Cells

The cells will be delivered to Proterra factories for the manufacture of the company’s commercial electric vehicle battery systems.

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NewsAugust 12, 2021

NFI, Robotic Research Agreement to Bring Automated Driving Systems to Transit

The agreement expands the partnership originally announced in 2019 and builds on the unveiling of North America’s first automated transit bus, the Xcelsior AV™.

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NewsAugust 11, 2021

ChargePoint Acquires ViriCiti

Along with the pending acquisition of leading European e-mobility technology provider has·to·be, this transaction confirms ChargePoint’s commitment to the electrification of fleet and commercial segments in North America and Europe.

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NewsAugust 9, 2021

FTA Awards $59.9M Grant for Seattle BRT Project

The 2.3-mile BRT line will provide fast, frequent, reliable, and safe public transportation along Madison Street, improving connections between key destinations in downtown Seattle and densely populated neighborhoods in the surrounding area.

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NewsAugust 6, 2021

Winnipeg Launches On-Request Microtransit Pilot

On-Request transit service uses trip planning software and GPS technology to plan bus routes in real-time and respond to passengers’ trip requests immediately.

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NewsAugust 6, 2021

Siemens Mobility Acquires Sqills

This technology adds a solution to Siemens Mobility’s software portfolio. The agreed purchase price is 550 million Euros along with an earn out.

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NewsAugust 6, 2021

HDR Acquires WRECO

HDR is the sixth largest 100% employee-owned firm in the U.S. by employee count. The WRECO acquisition brings 86 people to the company.

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