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NewsNovember 5, 2021

Goodyear, SARTA to Collaborate on Tire Technology, Sustainable Mobility

The two companies will test intelligent tire sensors and prototype tires on SARTA’s fleet ofdiesel and zero emission hydrogen fuel cell-powered (HFC) buses.

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NewsNovember 4, 2021

Lightning eMotors Develops Largest Battery All-Electric Double-Decker Motor Coach

The repowered Van Hool TD925 double-decker bus is equipped with a 640-kWh battery, the largest known to exist for a vehicle of its type.

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NewsNovember 4, 2021

METRO's 2021 Innovative Solutions Award Winners Unveiled

Now in its seventh year, the Innovative Solutions Awards honors bus operations and their supplier partners who have implemented initiatives that helped them save money, run more efficiently, streamline operations, increase safety, improve customer satisfaction, increase ridership, and more.

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NewsNovember 2, 2021

ENC to Debut Axess Battery-Electric Bus at APTA Expo

The electric propulsion/battery system is by Cummins Inc., and the electrified accessories include the air compressor, HVAC unit, passenger doors, and power steering.

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NewsNovember 2, 2021

Metrolink Teams with Moovit to Improve Commuter Experience

Moovit users receive current information so they know exactly when their bus or train is arriving, a Live Directions feature with Get Off Alerts to provide step-by-step guidance for the entire journey, and Service Alerts so they can avoid delays and better-plan their journey.

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NewsNovember 2, 2021

RTC of Southern Nevada Awards New Flyer a Contract for CNG buses

The new five-year contract is supported by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds.

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NewsOctober 29, 2021

Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group to Acquire Balfour Beatty Track Solutions Business

The acquisition means that RSNA will be the largest owner operator of ballast cleaning services in North America.

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NewsOctober 29, 2021

Voith to Supply Electric Drive System for Converted TriMet Bus

With the VEDS powering the bus, TriMet will be extensively evaluating system capabilities that can increase range up to 25% higher than other electric drive systems with similar sized battery packs in the North American market.

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NewsOctober 29, 2021

Nova Bus Showcases New Electric Bus

Powered with up to 564 kWh on onboard energy, the LFSe+ will soon be in the streets of several cities across America, including Broome County, in the state of N.Y.

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ArticlesOctober 28, 2021

In This Together: How Motorcoach Associations Have Stepped Up and Helped Out

The heads of the American Bus Association and United Motorcoach Association weigh in on how banding together has made it possible for the industry to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

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