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Paratransitby StaffFebruary 4, 2009

Thermo King named ‘Strategic Supplier’ by Gillig

To qualify, a company needs a score of 95 points or higher for four consecutive rating periods (two years). Since the inception of the program, only four other suppliers have qualified.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 4, 2009

METRO Briefs

NTSB: driver agrees to interview. L.A. Metro enhances safety for blind riders. D.C. to N.Y.C. bus co. begins service.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 4, 2009

Peter Pan Bus Lines outsources fuel management

Enlisting FuelQuest’s services will enable the bus transportation carrier to reduce financial exposure to fuel price volatility with reduced freight and fuel costs, and automate invoice and delivery reconciliation.

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Paratransitby StaffFebruary 4, 2009

Sec. LaHood creates DOT economic recovery team

The team will identify and prioritize key highway, bridge, transit, rail, aviation and intermodal spending.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 4, 2009

Northeast Trailways acquires Richards Coach

Union allows Northeast to expand its customer base in the southeast region of Maine, while continuing to grow its clientele in central Maine.

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Railby StaffFebruary 3, 2009

MBTA equips rail fleet with defibrillators

To date, more than thirty Automated External Defibrillators have been installed on trains to protect passenger safety. The entire fleet will be equipped by the end of spring.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 3, 2009

Freightliner admitted into environmental excellence program

FCCC was selected primarily on the strength of its Zero Waste to Landfill efforts, a pilot program initiated by Daimler Trucks North America, FCCC's parent company.

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Railby StaffFebruary 3, 2009

N.J. completes light rail communication system

System enables dozens of responding agencies — including fire, police and EMS — to communicate with each other via a common radio channel, accessible from each department’s own radio equipment.

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Paratransitby StaffFebruary 3, 2009

ATU proposal: transit should receive $30B annually

Plan calls for an annual 20 percent increase in federal transit funding, with the program being funded at a guaranteed level of more than $30 billion annually by 2015.

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Motorcoachby StaffFebruary 3, 2009

ABA Product Pavilion packs exhibitors, attendees

Event retooled and renamed for Marketplace 2009 in Charlotte, N.C. with a more central location and educational seminars.

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