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Busby Staff and News ReportsMay 23, 2025

Transit Bus Deliveries Stabilize in 2024, but Market Still Trails Pre-Pandemic Levels

OEM consolidation, lingering supply chain challenges, and rising ZEB demand define a transitional year for the North American bus market.

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Railby StaffMay 23, 2025

New York Commuter Railroads Set Post-Pandemic Single Day Ridership Record

Together, the railroads combined to carry a single-day record of 540,688 riders.

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Post-crash photo of the Greyhound motorcoach.
Security and Safetyby StaffMay 22, 2025

Fatal I-70 Crash Highlights Gaps in Motorcoach Oversight and Safe Truck Parking

Driver fatigue, poor oversight, and a shortage of safe truck parking contributed to a deadly 2023 collision in Illinois, prompting new NTSB safety recommendations to prevent future crashes.

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SEPTA buses parked outside a democratic national convention.
Managementby StaffMay 22, 2025

Philadelphia’s SEPTA Expands Cost-Saving Plan with New Phase of Efficiency Program

Facing a $213 million deficit, SEPTA is launching the next phase of its Efficiency & Accountability Program, building on employee-led innovations, fare enforcement, and real estate development.

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Managementby StaffMay 21, 2025

Transit Ridership Outgrows Driving in Vancouver Region

The agency reported that in 2024, Metro Vancouver recorded 7.7 million more transit trips than in 2023 — a 3% year-over-year increase, outpacing a modest 1% rise in vehicle travel across the region.

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Busby StaffMay 21, 2025

ENC Reinforces U.S.-Built Transit Solutions Amid Historic Federal Investments

Announced earlier this month, the funding opportunity aims to accelerate the transition to clean energy vehicles, improve service reliability, and modernize aging bus infrastructure across the U.S.

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Managementby StaffMay 20, 2025

Boston's MBTA Greenlights 5-Year, $9.8B Investment in Transit Infrastructure

The latest CIP reflects the state’s commitment to transformative transportation investments and outlines the MBTA’s strategic vision for a modern transit network that can support the needs of current riders while preparing for future growth.

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Motorcoachby StaffMay 20, 2025

New Census Highlights Motorcoach Sector’s Reach and Resilience

Conducted by Tourism Economics, the census offers a data-rich look at the motorcoach industry’s scale, structure, and service reach.

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Managementby StaffMay 19, 2025

NJ TRANSIT, Union Reach Tentative Agreement

With the agreement, regular weekday train service is expected to resume on May 20, following approximately 24 hours of safety inspections, infrastructure readiness checks, and equipment repositioning.

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New Mobilityby StaffMay 19, 2025

L.A. Metro Opens 'Rail to Rail' Active Transportation Corridor

The corridor follows a former freight rail right-of-way and provides a seamless link between three major Metro stations via a continuous biking and walking path.

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