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NewsFebruary 28, 2022

Calif.’s NVTA Breaks Ground on New Ops, Maintenance Facility

Global design firm Stantec is working with NVTA and Kimley-Horn on the $30 million project that supports fleet expansion, including the future implementation of electric buses.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 28, 2022

ProAir Hires New Sales Directors for School Bus, Commercial Segments

John Ley Jr. and Pamela Kulhanek bring wealth of experience to their roles at the company that builds air conditioning systems for bus transportation and specialty vehicle markets.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2022

U.S. DOT Launches Connections Marketplace Platform

The CMP will present a new, free platform to help connect small businesses to USDOT procurement officials across all modal administrations. 

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 24, 2022

Intercity Bus Lines Gearing Up for a Strong Summer, but Challenges Remain

Forecasts for intercity bus travel are markedly better than those generally made for public transit, but somewhat less optimistic than that for Amtrak predicted by McKinsey & Co.

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ArticlesCover StoryFebruary 24, 2022

Motorcoach Industry Stabilized as it Looks Ahead with IIJA in Place

The head of the United Motorcoach Association and American Bus Association discuss the impact the new legislation will have on the private sector.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2022

CTA Unveils Roadmap for Conversion to All-Electric Bus System by 2040

CTA’s existing bus fleet is housed at seven bus garages across the service region and serviced at a heavy maintenance facility on Chicago’s Far South Side — all of which will need to be substantially upgraded and retrofitted with charging infrastructure required to operate electric buses.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2022

SFMTA Rolls Out Battery Electric Bus Pilot Program

This milestone is part of the agency’s goal of an all-electric fleet and a carbon-neutral San Francisco by 2040.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2022

RTC Expands Payment Options to Improve Convenience for Riders

The RTC has also expanded its cash to mobile partnerships that now offer 350 locations valley-wide where bus passes can be purchased with cash.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2022

Emory U. Orders First 6 Axess Battery-Electric Buses

The new buses will join an existing ENC fleet of 36 low-floor shuttle buses that has successfully served the university for over 10 years.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2022

New York’s MTA Orders 60 More Zero-Emission, Battery-Electric Buses

The order advances NYCT’s goal to reduce New York City’s carbon footprint through sustainable public transportation.

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