TransportMAX eliminates registration fees for DBEs

TransportMAX, the Internet-based marketplace designed to facilitate the buying of goods and services in the public transportation industry, announced the elimination of registration fees for all Disadvantage Business Enterprises. The TransportMAX pricing schedule for transit suppliers is based on annual sales and structured in a tiered format. For businesses with online sales of $2,500 or less, the portal does not charge a usage plan fee. This pricing model is intended to encourage small, infrequent suppliers to utilize the e-commerce site by providing a low-risk entry point. TransportMAX also provides e-procurement capabilities for request for quotes (RFQs), catalog purchasing and reordering, vendor resourcing and purchasing intelligence. TransportMAX is an open an independent corporation formed by Booz Allen Hamilton, in partnership with the American Public Transportation Association.