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Busby StaffDecember 17, 2009

AC Transit to make service cuts

More than eight percent in cuts will result in reduced bus frequency and consolidated routes.

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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 17, 2009

MCI delivers 30 coaches to Peter Pan

Peter Pan operates a fleet of 250 coaches with an average age of six and half years and plans to update its fleet with the new graphics and interior updates over the few next years.

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Busby StaffDecember 17, 2009

Daimler Buses to deliver 460 coaches for World Cup

Delivery of Mercedes-Benz travel coaches set to commence this month, with the last of the 460 vehicles to be delivered in late April 2010.

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Railby StaffDecember 17, 2009

STV acquires Dallas' Civil Structures Inc.

Company is currently working on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit light rail extension. The firm is providing program management, design and construction management for the $400 million, 25-mile, and 13-station light rail build out.

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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 17, 2009

FMCSA raises new bus co. requirements

Final rule raises the compliance standards for passing new entrant safety audits and requires that new carriers correct safety deficiencies before being granted permanent registration.

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Railby StaffDecember 17, 2009

Alstom to supply trains to Germany

The 28 Coradia Lint regional trains were purchased for approximately $107.5 million. Trains will start commercial service in December 2011.

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Busby StaffDecember 16, 2009

T4 America makes recs on jobs bill

Calls for language to ensure the funds allocated to the traditional highway program go toward projects that restore transportation networks and funding for the high-speed rail and TIGER programs to create green jobs.

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Railby StaffDecember 16, 2009

FTA approves Houston LRT project advancement

The University line is projected to generate 49,000 boardings per day by the year 2030 and will provide a connected network serving Houstonians commuting from east, west and southwest to the city's principal destinations and activity centers.

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Busby StaffDecember 16, 2009

Interim GM tapped to lead Denver RTD

Phil Washington was one of three finalists announced by the board last week. The other finalists were British Columbia Rapid Transit Co. President/CEO Douglas Kelsey and former top United Airlines executive Sean Donohue.

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Busby StaffDecember 16, 2009

Cummins' president to take on new role

Jim Kelly's successor will be named in the near future, according to the company.

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