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News•by Staff•September 17, 2025

ADASTEC, Beep Form Alliance to Advance Shared Autonomous Transit

The partnership combines ADASTEC’s technology expertise with Beep’s deployment capabilities to scale automated public transportation across more use cases and regions.

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News•by Staff•September 17, 2025

Boston's MBTA Launches New App and Online Portal for Paratransit Riders

The new tools provide customers with better flexibility in scheduling trips, updating some account information, adding funds to their accounts, and tracking their trips — all features that customers have requested, said MBTA officials.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•September 15, 2025

Biz Briefs: HDR, Optibus, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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News•by Staff•September 11, 2025

CUTA Report Examines Zero-Emission Bus Readiness

CUTA’s 2025 ZEB Readiness and Procurement Survey shows growing readiness among transit systems, while also highlighting short-term shifts in procurement strategies.

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News•by Staff•September 11, 2025

California's Caltrain Hits 1M-Plus Riders for 3rd Month in a Row

As Caltrain approaches the first anniversary of the launch of electric service, the agency continues to show strong ridership growth.

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Articles•by Alex Roman•September 11, 2025

FlixBus, Greyhound, and the Future of Intercity Travel

In a recent episode of METROspectives, METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sat down with Kai Boysan, CEO of FlixBus North America, to discuss the company’s growth model, its integration with Greyhound, and what the future holds for intercity bus travel in the U.S. and beyond.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff and News Reports•September 10, 2025

Photos From Sound Transit's I-90 Floating Bridge Testing

The first Sound Transit Link light rail vehicle crossed the I-90 floating bridge under its own power, enabling the start of a series of tests to prepare for the opening of the full 2 Line in early 2026.

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News•by Staff•September 10, 2025

North America’s First Hydrogen-Powered ZEMU Passenger Train Sets Date to Begin Revenue Service

The train will depart the Metrolink San Bernardino Downtown Station in the city of San Bernardino at 10:32 a.m. and serve riders on the nine-mile Arrow Corridor of Metrolink’s San Bernardino Line throughout the day.

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News•by Staff•September 9, 2025

Chicago Announces 2 New Innovation Studio Challenges

The two challenge statements focus on improving the customer experience for non-English speaking riders and providing enhanced simulation technology to support rail operations training.

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News•by Staff•September 9, 2025

Alstom to Supply Additional NJ TRANSIT Railcars

The purchase of additional rolling stock is part of NJ TRANSIT’s continuing efforts to create a more modern, efficient, and reliable fleet to serve passengers traveling within the state and commuting to New York City and Philadelphia.

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