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Busby StaffOctober 9, 2009

Gray Line N.Y. debuts new website

Site provides easy navigation and check-out process for those looking for double-decker bus tours, as well as all NYC attraction tickets, cruises, helicopter tours and other day trips such as transportation to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.

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Busby StaffOctober 9, 2009

FlyAway bus expands service from LAX to OC

Agreement by Los Angeles World Airports is part of its ground transportation initiative to expand bus system to improve passenger convenience and reduce traffic congestion. The Irvine Station is the fourth site in the FlyAway network.

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Busby StaffOctober 9, 2009

Cleveland’s BRT hits one-year anniversary

More than 3.1 million people have boarded the HealthLine since the service began on Oct. 24, 2008.

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Railby StaffOctober 9, 2009

SFMTA adds Australian streetcar to fleet

The new streetcar, No. 916, built in 1946, is the second Melbourne tram to join Muni’s historic streetcar fleet.

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Motorcoachby StaffOctober 9, 2009

FMCSA to launch driver pre-employment screening

By using driver safety information during pre-employment screening, motor carriers will be able to better assess potential safety risks of a prospective driver-employee, and drivers will have additional opportunities to verify the data in their driving history and correct any discrepancies.

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Busby StaffOctober 8, 2009

Baytech's CNG engine now EPA, CARB certified

Vehicle models covered by Baytech's new 6.0L CNG heavy duty engine certification include the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana 4500 Cutaway Van, the Isuzu NPR HD and Chevrolet/GMC W4500 Cab Forward chassis, and the Workhorse Custom Chassis heavy duty chassis.

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Busby StaffOctober 7, 2009

METRO Briefs

Metrolink installs video cameras on locomotives. New RTC Chief: transit to boost local economy. Signage blamed for bus crash changed.

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Busby StaffOctober 7, 2009

APTA honors top agencies, transit leaders

D.C. Metro GM, John B. Catoe, Jr. received the Outstanding Public Transportation Manager Award, which is given to a public transportation manager who has made outstanding contributions to the public transportation industry.

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Railby StaffOctober 7, 2009

IBM lands 3 rail software contracts

LIRR, BART and D.C. Metro will deploy IBM software to manage and maintain rail cars, locomotives, and their associated components to improve operations and passenger safety.

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Busby StaffOctober 7, 2009

BC Transit unveils Ballard-powered hydrogen buses

Fuel cell buses are zero-emission vehicles, with no greenhouse gases, particulates, or harmful emissions released during operation. Water is the only byproduct. BC Transit's fleet of fuel cell buses is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 1,800 tons per year in British Columbia.

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