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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2018

Utah Transit wins top honors at 2018 APTA International Rail Rodeo

The Rail Transit Team Achievement Award is given to the system with the highest rail operator and maintainer team combined score.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2018

INIT to equip Canadian fleet with real-time passenger info displays

The displays will be installed on 88 buses in YRT’s existing fleet, and on more than 80 new buses to be added over the next three years.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2018

GreenPower lands UC San Francisco bus order

The EV Star is an all–electric, emissions–free, 25-foot bus that seats up to 19 people, with an operational range of 125 to 200 miles on one charge and a lifetime of over 20 years.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2018

ABQ RIDE ads 44 Glavals for Sun Van paratransit service

Just like more recent models of Sun Vans, the new Glaval models still carry up to 14 riders, with room for as many as three wheelchair passengers.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2018

Bombardier, consortium wins LAX automated people mover contract

The company be responsible for the design and supply of 44 Bombardier Innovia APM 300 vehicles, signaling, and onboard and wayside communication systems, and more.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2018

Nova Bus Lands Largest North American Bus Order

The five-year contract, covering the period from 2020 to 2024, calls for the delivery of 497 40-foot hybrid buses LFS HEV and up to 1,028 vehicles on option.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2018

BusCon 2018 set to return to Indianapolis in October

Registration is open now for this year's show, which will include a look at electric buses and autonomous vehicles, as well as training courses from NTI and EnerDel.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2018

Public transit users can save $10,160 annually, says APTA report

The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2018

LA Metro taps HASTUS Planning Platform for NextGen bus study

Will use system to evaluate route network scenarios and their impacts on riders, as well as to develop optimized timetables for the revamped service.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2018

WSP USA named new transit & rail lead

Julie D’Orazio will be responsible for increasing the firm’s transit and rail revenue, enhancing marketing capabilities, and strengthening relationships with clients.

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