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The Wiki Wiki Shuttle at HNL is the airport's free intra-airport shuttle that connects terminals and concourses.
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From strategic partnerships to acquisitions and service expansions, the industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace.
In this edition of Biz Briefs, we highlight the latest developments shaping the future of mobility — from manufacturers and technology providers to transit agencies and motorcoach service operators. Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.
In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at the latest news from suppliers including Trapeze, Greyhound, Sustainability Partners, and more.
STV announced that it is part of a team that has been awarded a contract by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to help improve the performance of its bus fleet–the largest clean-air bus fleet in the nation, with more than 2,000 buses delivering over 800,000 rides a day.
The project aims to reduce breakdowns, extend vehicle lifespans, and prepare the agency for its transition to next-generation clean transit technologies.
STV and its partners will support Metro in bolstering the network’s reliability, including Metro’s legacy compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and its growing fleet of electric buses. The team will use its technical expertise to help Metro fine-tune maintenance practices, analyze performance data, and make process improvements that keep buses running smoothly and reduce the risk of service disruptions or delays. Working in partnership with Metro staff, STV will help strengthen fleet performance today while supporting the agency’s long-term modernization goals.
Trapeze announces it has rebranded its European businesses, launching four dedicated public transport technology brands.
The move restructures Trapeze’s activities in Intermodal Transport Control Systems, fixed-route planning and scheduling, bus driver allocation, and public transport data management into distinct entities operating under the names ebblo, Grampian Solutions, Naviquate, and Nexfeld.
The companies officially operate within Modaxo, the global collective of people transportation technology businesses owned by Constellation Software.
Sustainability Partners, a public benefit company that helps public entities fund, deploy, and maintain sustainable infrastructure through as-a-service delivery models, has delivered three Moto Electric transit trams with trailers (MotoEV Electro Transit Buddy) for the Wiki Wiki Shuttle service at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), in collaboration with the State of Hawai'i fleet electrification contract.
The Wiki Wiki Shuttle at HNL is the airport's free intra-airport shuttle that connects terminals and concourses. The new electric trams, which will transport domestic travelers, support the airport's on-site passenger movement and advance the State's transition to lower-emission ground transportation.
The project was delivered through Sustainability Partners' Electric Vehicles as a Service (EVaaS) offering. This as-a-service approach helps public entities adopt electric vehicles by addressing common barriers, including vehicle procurement, customization, and charging infrastructure coordination. Through EVaaS, Sustainability Partners supports agencies with programmatic delivery and long-term maintenance to scale fleet electrification, according to the company.
In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at the latest news from suppliers including Trapeze, Greyhound, Sustainability Partners, and more.
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Hitachi Rail announced that it is investing approximately $22 million in a new state-of-the art Canadian headquarters in Toronto.
The new HQ hosts Hitachi Rail’s Global Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) Competence Centre, which provides the engineering and technical expertise around the world. This new announcement builds on an approximate $73 million commitment to develop SelTrac G9, the next generation of cutting-edge rail signaling technology from this new office.
The new headquarters spans 125,000 sq. ft. across 5.5 floors and will be the base for 1,100 Hitachi Rail employees and 100 paid interns. The office is located in Consilium Place in Toronto’s Scarborough district and is due to open officially in summer 2026.
As the US prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, Greyhound is making it easier for more people — especially those in rural areas and without access to a car — to take part in this once-in-a-generation celebration.
With affordable fares and a coast-to-coast network serving thousands of destinations, Greyhound offers a reliable, simple way for travelers to explore America, including 250 events, historic sites, and hometown festivities, said the company in a press release.
To help travelers discover, plan, and book trips for the Semiquincentennial anniversary, Greyhound has added The America 250 Travel Hub to its website, which includes:
The primary goal of STV's involvement is to improve the performance of Metro's clean-air bus fleet, reduce breakdowns, extend vehicle lifespans, and prepare for the transition to next-generation clean transit technologies.
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