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Transit Dispatchesby Dan Verbsky May 11, 2022

Mass Transit Hubs Made More Adaptable, Efficient by Top-Quality Digital Signage

In recent years, as businesses have been forced to adapt and recover in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has been relied upon more than ever.

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NewsMay 10, 2022

MDOT MTA Orders 7 Zero-Emission Buses from New Flyer

Included in the contract are three 60-foot zero-emission, battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG heavy-duty transit buses and four 40-foot battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG transit buses.

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NewsMay 9, 2022

HDR to Develop Electric Bus Transition Plans Across Ontario

The modeling will be provided by HDR’s proprietary Zero+ Fleet Optimization Tool, an industry-leading, fuel-neutral tool that is fully customizable to an agency’s needs across multiple transit systems, geographies, climates, and fuel technologies.

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NewsMay 9, 2022

WMATA Finds Ridership Trending Up Compared to Forecasts

Through March, ridership has exceeded the initial forecast by 28 million passenger trips as more people chose bus and rail for travel throughout the region.

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ArticlesMay 9, 2022

Optibus, Ohio’s WRTA Team to Combat Driver Shortage

The Western Reserve Transit Authority is working with Optibus’ technology to schedule their employees more efficiently and plan more appealing routes.

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NewsMay 6, 2022

Proterra Selects Eaton's 4-Speed EV Transmission for its ZX5 Electric Buses

Eaton’s four-speed transmission has helical gears with a shifting strategy designed to extend range and battery life.

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NewsMay 6, 2022

Arrival Achieves EU Bus Certification Milestone

Arrival successfully completed all required system safety testing to achieve EUWVTA.

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NewsMay 6, 2022

Hele-On to Operate Hawaii’s First Hydrogen Bus

The first bus will be operated and maintained by Roberts Hawai’i until the base yard in Kailua-Kona is completed (tentatively scheduled for 2025).

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NewsMay 5, 2022

COMET Rolls Out Service Plan to Improve On-Time Performance

Beginning Sunday May 8, new schedules and route maps will reflect bus arrivals with updated time points so that riders can better plan their trips.

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NewsMay 4, 2022

APTA Honors 2022 Bus Safety, Security Excellence Award Winners

The APTA Bus and Rail Safety & Security Excellence Awards recognize public transit providers for their innovative and proactive safety and security programs.

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