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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

ABC, Van Hool partner with Proterra to electrify CX Series coaches

The new Van Hool CX45E and CX35E models utilize the proven CX platform, and will feature Proterra’s E2 battery technology along with a fully-electric drivetrain designed to deliver exceptional operational, environmental, and passenger benefits.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Cummins, GILLIG announce electrified power partnership

The technical collaboration work focuses on integrating and optimizing new battery-electric technology from Cummins that will soon power GILLIG zero-emissions transit buses.

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Newsby Alex RomanOctober 9, 2017

MARTA Focused on Providing a High-End Customer Experience

In 2016, voters passed a $2.5 billion ballot measure to increase both MARTA bus and rail service.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Being a ‘lifelong learner’ key for CapMetro’s Watson

Q&A with Linda Watson, President/CEO, Capital Metro, Austin, Texas

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Key considerations for electric bus fleet infrastructure

Air pollution in major cities from Los Angeles to New York, caused in part by fossil fuel-burning vehicles, is a growing issue of concern that many transit agencies and municipalities simply cannot ignore.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

MCI unveils a new Commuter Coach and more at EXPO

It’s the first APTA-EXPO Annual Meeting and equipment gathering where MCI will be on the show floor with New Flyer, featuring both leading brands, and positioned to be one of the biggest newsmakers at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Transit GM Q&A: How are you stepping up your training?

METRO asked some of the top execs in the industry what they are doing to provide comprehensive training to both driver and maintenance staff.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Signature transit centers fulfill cities’ promise

With the growing number of city dwellers, demand for and reliance on urban transit has exploded — a fact that compels metropolitan leaders, transit agencies, and transit system architects to focus greater attention not only on efficiency and operability, but also on designing systems that enhance customers’ daily travel experiences.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Transdev set to start first AV shuttle network in North America

Babcock Ranch, a new town under construction in Southwest Fla., will start running multiple Transdev-operated autonomous shuttles, with the long-range goal of working with Transdev to bring on-demand, mobility as a service options to nearly 50,000 residents.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Momentum Dynamics expands wireless charger line

The company produces systems that range from 50 kilowatts to 300 kilowatts that can be adapted to any bus model.

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