Nova Bus announced Ray Little as its new VP, sales for North America, effective immediately. In collaboration with his team, he will oversee growth efforts across North America through the use of innovative business solutions, particularly in the U.S.
In his 25 years of experience, Little has held several executive-level positions at the firms where he has worked. He also founded and led for nearly two decades a company that supports transit clients in driving profitability. Until recently, he served as VP, business development, for MV Transportation, a private custom transportation and paratransit services firm.
“I am very pleased that Ray is joining Nova Bus. Throughout his impressive career, he has shown that he generates growth for the organizations he works with. His knowledge of transportation as a whole and the specific challenges of today’s mobility make him the ideal person for this position. His mission is clear: to increase market share in the United States and optimize operations in our Plattsburgh, New York, plant. Ray and Nova Bus also share values when it comes to performance,” said Martin Larose, VP and GM for Nova Bus.
“I am truly happy to join Nova Bus. Throughout my career, I have contributed to the growth and success of several organizations in the transportation industry. I intend to leverage my experience to help Nova Bus grow its presence, both in its core markets and those it has yet to fully tap,” added Little.
The visit is part of the SF Fed's ongoing engagement with major employers and industries across Southern California and, more broadly, the western U.S. to better understand regional economic conditions and business outlooks.
Advances in data and analytics are giving transit agencies new opportunities to refine maintenance practices, improve efficiency and make more informed decisions about asset performance.
Today’s riders—and the communities you serve—expect more from public transit. While ADA compliance is required, leading transit agencies know that true accessibility also means delivering dignity, efficiency, and a better rider experience. This whitepaper reveals why forward thinking agencies nationwide choose the Low Floor Frontrunner as their first choice for ADA compliant vehicles—setting a new standard with passenger first design, faster boarding, improved safety, and unmatched operational performance.
In Part 2 of a two-part conversation, AC Transit’s director of maintenance joins co-hosts Alex Roman and Mark Hollenbeck to discuss his maintenance team’s work with various types of vehicle, training, augmented reality, and more.
Under this extension, Keolis will continue to manage and operate fixed-route bus service across the East Valley, serving communities including Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, the town of Gilbert, parts of Phoenix, and the Gila River Indian Community.
The new network reflects extensive input from riders and the community through Reimagine DART on what matters most in public transit — and those priorities are reflected in the changes ahead.
While recognizing regional economic constraints and continuing to improve service, the budget increases the jurisdictional subsidy to less than 1.8%, significantly below the inflation rate and the 3% regional target, said agency officials.
Coalition leaders outline priorities for preserving bus funding, maintaining competitive grants, and ensuring flexibility for transit agencies nationwide.
