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Busby StaffJune 14, 2011

Nova wins 328 NYC Transit artic order

Following the successful introduction of a 90-vehicle test fleet in 2009-2010, this contract will enable Nova Bus to continue its growth in North America.

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Busby StaffJune 13, 2011

APTA: Public transit user saves $10,074 on average

Monthly Transit Savings Report examines how an individual in a two-person household can save money by taking public transportation and living with one less car.

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Busby StaffJune 13, 2011

Venture firm invests $30M in Proterra

Proterra's 35-foot EcoRide BE35 bus, in daily service at Calif.-based Foothill Transit since last September, will be rolling out to VIA Transit in San Antonio and Tallahassee StarMetro in Florida later this year.

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Busby StaffJune 13, 2011

First Transit-managed Estuary Transit wins award

This award is given each year to the transportation agency that provides service in an urban area with a population of less than 50,000.

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Motorcoachby StaffJune 13, 2011

FMCSA orders two more coach operators to cease operations

Agency has placed four operators out of service in last 10 days.

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Technologyby StaffJune 13, 2011

Arizona State pushes sustainable transportation choices

In addition to ASU's fleet of intercampus shuttles, other options include the Valley Metro light rail and bus system, car sharing and carpooling programs.

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Busby StaffJune 13, 2011

Wash. bus fleet feels strain of student ridership

As more Washington State University students ride the bus, Pullman Transit has had to use supplemental buses to alleviate congestion and reliability problems.

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Busby StaffJune 13, 2011

Web Extra: Are universities cutting summer transit services?

With many universities around the nation providing transportation to its students, faculty and staff, the summer break poses an interesting dilemma since there are significantly fewer people on campus. However, there is still a need for summer transportation and late night services, which could be costly to provide for universities and local transit agencies.

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Busby StaffJune 13, 2011

Colo. U. – Boulder bus pass fees to increase 10 percent

Next year, students will pay $156 for unlimited bus passes. Prices are going up because of Denver Regional Transit District’s $18 million deficit.

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Busby StaffJune 13, 2011

Georgetown U. tops fewest cars on campus list

Georgetown, as well as two other schools — the Polytechnic Institute of New York University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison-reported that none of their students keep cars on campus.

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