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Busby StaffJanuary 13, 2026

Pierce Transit Partners with Local College to Enhance Transit Education

The donation provides students with additional hands-on access to a full-size public transit vehicle, allowing them to train on the same equipment that transit agencies across the region and the country use.

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Security and Safetyby StaffJanuary 13, 2026

LA Metro Launches Care-Based Public Safety Division

The new division brings ambassadors, outreach, and crisis response together to improve safety, coordination, and rider experience systemwide.

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Blue A Line MARTA streetcar operating on the street.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 13, 2026

MARTA Streetcar to Return to Service in February

After a months-long suspension for utility and infrastructure work, MARTA’s streetcar will resume service soon.

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Motorcoachby Alex RomanJanuary 12, 2026

Nashville’s Anchor Transportation Named METRO’s 2026 Innovative Operator of the Year

METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman presented the award to Anchor’s President Jared Stancil during the American Bus Association’s Marketplace, which is taking place in Reno, Nevada.

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A white NJ TRANSIT River Line rail car at a station.
Railby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 12, 2026

NJ TRANSIT Announces Continued River LINE Improvements

River LINE upgrades include renovated rail vehicles, new maintenance oversight, and real-time arrival info as the agency prepares to assume full control.

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A white MARTA public transit bus near a bus stop.
Busby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 9, 2026

MARTA Prepares to Roll Out Its NextGen Bus Network

MARTA begins a 100-day countdown to launch its NextGen Bus Network, a systemwide redesign aimed at faster service, shorter waits, and broader job access.

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Busby StaffJanuary 9, 2026

San Antonio's VIA Rolls Out Largest Service Upgrade in Agency History

The improvements are made possible by VIA’s successful hiring of 107 additional full-time bus operators and accelerated progress on the Better Bus Plan.

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Technologyby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 9, 2026

Biz Briefs: Hitachi Rail, GreenPower, and More

Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.

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Two people standing in front of a white charter bus parked at a transportation facility.
Motorcoachby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 8, 2026

Charter Bus Company Helps California District with School Transportation

Busloop is helping Oakland Unified School District with field trip and other travel needs to aid in combatting effects of budget cuts and support underserved communities.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 8, 2026

TTC’s 2026 Plan Adds Service Without Sacrificing Affordability

The combined $3 billion operating budgets for the TTC conventional system and Wheel-Trans represent a 6.8% increase over the approved 2025 budgets and will ensure safe, frequent, and affordable service for TTC customers, agency officials said.

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