Scenes From APTA TRANSform & EXPO's Show Floor
Thousands of leaders from around the world came together in Orlando, Fla., for the return of the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) TRANSform Conference & EXPO to see the industry’s latest innovations and technologies.
The conference made its return to Orlando after a successful show in 2021 that occurred just as the restrictions of COVID relaxed. As expected, attendance was substantially higher in 2023.
BYD | RIDE had a couple of offerings on the show floor, featuring the latest in their electric bus technologies.
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ENC had a couple of vehicles on the show floor including a battery-electric bus...
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...and a hydrogen fuel-cell bus, which was showcased for the first time anywhere at EXPO.
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GILLIG featured a bus from Fla.'s PSTA.
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NFI Group showcased its MCI battery-electric Commuter Coach...
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...as well as its Xcelsior CHARGE NG on the EXPO show floor.
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NFI Group President Paul Soubry also addressed the crowd at an event to discuss the company's post-COVID readjustment.
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Transit Evangelist Paul Comfort held several events in the Vontas booth.
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A Lightning cutaway bus on a Stertil-Koni lift.
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United Safety's Ray Melleady discussed the ZeroEyes product during a media event.
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Siemens showcased its light rail vehicle that will be used by Calif.'s OCTA on its streetcar line.
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Set for launch soon, Stadler had the Caltrain electric rail vehicle on APTA's show floor.
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APTA attendees had the chance to network and get to know industry peers during EXPO.
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