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Under a three-year contract with two one-year options, MTM Transit operates a robust fleet of 48 hybrid Toyota Sienna minivans, six Ram ProMasters, and 26 client-owned Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible cutaway buses.
In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at the latest news from suppliers including CCW, MTM Transit, and more.
Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.
In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at the latest news from suppliers including CCW, MTM Transit, and more.
Complete Coach Works (CCW) has been awarded a contract through the 791 Purchasing Cooperative, administered by the Central Texas Council of Governments, to provide bus remanufacturing, repair, equipment, and related services.
The award gives public agencies, school districts, and other eligible entities streamlined access to CCW’s full range of fleet solutions.
Through this cooperative contract, CCW will offer services including mid-life overhauls, engine repowers, and component upgrades, thereby helping transit agencies extend fleet life and improve reliability without the delays associated with a traditional procurement process.
The contract is available to any public sector transit agency nationwide, providing a simple and streamlined procurement process.
STV Group acquired Cypress Construction Management LLC, a program, project, and construction management firm headquartered in the Sacramento, California region. The company will now be known as Cypress Construction Management, an STV Company.
Cypress offers comprehensive program and construction management services to public clients throughout California. The firm is recognized for its expertise in design-build delivery and for leading transformative projects in education, healthcare, justice, and public facilities. Its project portfolio includes the Resources Building Renovation in Sacramento, the Orange County Justice Center in Santa Ana, and Sierra College’s capital improvement program.
“The acquisition of Cypress Construction Management not only expands our capabilities in Northern California, it also advances the goals set in our Strategic Plan,” said Greg Kelly, CEO at STV. “We’re excited to welcome Cypress to STV during this time of tremendous growth and momentum.”
MTM Transit officially launched comprehensive transportation services for the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) of Pima County in the Tucson, Arizona, metro area.
The new operation, which includes the RTA's Sun Shuttle fixed-route system, Sun Shuttle dial-a-ride paratransit services, and public dial-a-ride services, adds to MTM Transit's demonstrated commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative mobility solutions to communities in Arizona and across the nation.
Under a three-year contract with two one-year options, MTM Transit operates a robust fleet of 48 hybrid Toyota Sienna minivans, six Ram ProMasters, and 26 client-owned Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible cutaway buses.
As a turnkey operation, MTM Transit provides full-service facilities in Tucson and Ajo, professional drivers, dispatch and call center support, comprehensive vehicle maintenance and cleaning, and advanced scheduling and routing through RideCo for paratransit services and TripShot for fixed routes.
Virginia’s clean transportation network took a step forward as leaders from across the state gathered to celebrate the opening of a new propane autogas refueling station near Richmond International Airport, provided by Alliance AutoGas.
The 1,990-gallon tank and dispenser will deliver a reliable, cost-effective refueling option, serving local fleets, including Henrico County Schools’ propane-powered school buses and Park ‘N Go’s airport shuttle vehicles.
The station’s opening reflects Virginia’s movement toward clean energy technologies. In 2024, the state awarded a contract to fuel its public fleets with propane and renewable propane, a low-carbon alternative made from sustainable sources. The new contract provides school districts, transit systems, and government fleets access to favorable pricing and long-term stability.
The refueling site is expected to support future growth as more organizations in the region explore affordable and reliable alternative fuels.
Portland, Oregon’s TriMet and Instacart announced strong results from a first-of-its-kind pilot giving eligible paratransit riders Instacart+ memberships to order groceries and essentials for home delivery.
Launched in March 2024, the program provides older adults and individuals with disabilities greater independence and convenience while helping TriMet reduce costs and improve service efficiency.
More than 280 riders participated, placing nearly 4,000 orders — most including fresh food and household items —with 90% opting in and giving high satisfaction ratings. The pilot saved the agency over $350,000 in its first six months and could generate up to $4.5 million in annual savings if expanded systemwide.
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