Innovative Operator of the Year 2017: Lamers Bus Lines
While Lamers prides itself on implementing new technology and programs to make travel better for its customers, that ideal is carried over by the work it puts into training drivers.
While Lamers prides itself on implementing new technology and programs to make travel better for its customers, that ideal is carried over by the work it puts into training drivers.
The family atmosphere is crucial to DATTCO’s success, according to Owner Don DeVivo, who runs the third-generation business with his two sons.
As I mentioned in this space last time, the November election was shaping up to be “quite momentous.” Few people knew what an understatement that was. Just as inconsistent as he has been on many other issues so far, how Donald Trump’s Administration governs public transportation is equally uncertain, and the industry must be ready to cope with the many outcomes.
About two-thirds of all bus fires start in the engine compartment, according to researchers. Various types of suppression agents are used, including different sorts of dry chemical, water mist, foam, aerosol, gaseous agents, or sometimes combinations of those.
While setting a record for both number and dollar amount being sought in 23 different states, voters continued a trend by passing 70% of referendums in 2016. While not all are successful, having a leader to be a champion and intense community education and outreach programs are key.
Operators report they have stepped up efforts to find drivers and growth of transportation network companies is starting to compete for the industry’s business.
Before presiding over his last UMA Expo in February, METRO Executive Editor Janna Starcic spoke with Parra about the changes and challenges he’s seen in the industry, where he’s headed now, and what the industry needs to do next.
The fueling station will service City of Columbus vehicles, with additional access available to the public. It will share compression infrastructure with COTA’s existing CNG fueling station, built in 2013.
Rolando Cruz brings more than two decades of experience in public transportation to Big Blue Bus, most recently serving as executive director and VP, maintenance and facilities, at Calif.’s Long Beach Transit.
He was a sr. sales consultant for USSC since 1995. Though many in the industry would consider him family, Broussard was especially close to those at the USSC Group.
Roelfs has served as the assistant GM of operations for CityLink since November 1, 2016, and has been serving as the interim GM since the retirement of Al Stanek, at the end of 2016.
Launching this month, The Autogas Refuel is a quarterly news digest providing the most current information to propane autogas public and private transportation fleets, delivered straight to their inbox.
The company's total firm orders for 2017 and early 2018 delivery are for 247 buses valued at over $66 million.
Under the contract extension, Cubic will greatly enhance UMD’s smart bus offering by providing university transit staff with features such as automatic passenger counting, automatic voice annunciation, and “turn-by-turn” directions.
The fleet is composed of 151 light rail vehicles, 26 historic streetcars and 40 cable cars, and require a continuous supply of spare parts and inventory from a variety of vendors.
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