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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2019

Volvo unveils world's first full-size autonomous electric bus

Plans are in place to test the 40-foot bus on Singapore's Nanyang Technological University campus and to extend the route off campus.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2019

CTA, CRRC Sifang mark hiring of first railcar assembly employees

The first group of production workers will travel to China next week for highly specialized training in assembling the new railcars.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2019

NTSB makes leadership changes

Chairman Robert Sumwalt announced Sharon Bryson managing director and Paul Sledzik deputy managing director.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2019

GreenPower delivers zero-emission bus for employee shuttle program

The Synapse Shuttle is a 36-foot purpose built all-electric bus with seating for over 40 passengers and a range of up to 150 miles on a single charge.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2019

Local Motors debuts autonomous shuttle on California campus

Sacramento State competed in and won an Olli fleet challenge for presenting a best-use scenario for the eight-person vehicle.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2019

DC Metro begins testing automatic doors on passenger trains

Automated door opening enhances safety by removing the potential for human error resulting in a “wrong side” door opening.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2019

Alstom partners to upgrade MBTA signaling systems

Will provide Orange and Red line signal upgrades, comprising the latest generation of digital audio frequency technology.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2019

St. Louis Metro taps Transit as its official app

With the app, Metro riders can see nearby transit options and departure times in big text and bright colors.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2019

MCI launches motorcoach technician apprenticeship program

The one- through five-year program builds on curriculums already available through MCI Academy.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2019

L.A. Metro to explore congestion pricing, taxing ride-hailing companies

The board also voted to continue work on the Twenty-Eight by ’28 Initiative, which seeks ways to accelerate the delivery of 28 major projects before the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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