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Motorcoachby StaffNovember 22, 2013

ABC delivers 2 Van Hool C2045Ls to Fla.

With the addition of the new vehicles, Corporate Coaches now has nine wheelchair accessible motorcoaches in their vehicle fleet.

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Busby StaffNovember 21, 2013

Detroit buses may get their own police force

The Detroit DOT may soon put more officers on city buses. The move is a response to bus drivers demanding more security, particularly after a passenger threw a bucket of bleach on a driver. The cost could be more than $2 million.

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Railby StaffNovember 21, 2013

Proposed Colo. high-speed rail line would cost $9.8 billion

Favored plan connects Fort Collins to Denver International Airport and heads south to Colorado Springs.

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Motorcoachby StaffNovember 21, 2013

CH Bus delivers Temsas to Pa., Neb.

Martz Trailways adds two TS-30s, while Neb.-based Navigator Motorcoaches Inc. adds a TS-35.

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Busby StaffNovember 21, 2013

La. transit names CEO, some want national search

Bob Mirabito, interim CEO for Baton Rouge's Capital Area Transit System, was officially approved to be the new head of the agency on Tuesday, although some officials and transit advocates still have concerns about the board’s lack of commitment to a national search.

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Busby StaffNovember 21, 2013

Calif. agency taps SinglePoint for Wi-Fi

The In Motion Moovbox M220 system consists of two parts: A rugged antenna about the size of a hockey puck that is mounted on top of each vehicle and a 3G/4G router that can also connect to DRV/CCTV security system.

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Busby StaffNovember 21, 2013

Fla.'s PSTA bus, light rail plan approved

Includes a comprehensive, countywide bus improvement plan and a light rail project from Clearwater to St. Petersburg via the Gateway/Carillon area.

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Busby StaffNovember 21, 2013

AC Transit removes youth fare card hurdle

Riders may now apply for a Youth Clipper card by mail, email or fax, and then receive a registered card in the mail, instead of having to apply in person with a photo ID.

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Motorcoachby StaffNovember 20, 2013

Updated: NHTSA to require seat belts on motorcoaches

The final rule, which amends FMVSS 208, applies to new over-the-road buses and to other types of new buses with a GVWR greater than 26,000 pounds, except transit buses and school buses.

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Busby StaffNovember 20, 2013

Cleveland RTA to purchase 60 Gillig CNG buses

The vehicles should be delivered in March 2015.

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