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ArticlesJune 14, 2021

COVID-19 Impacts 2020 Transit Bus Deliveries by 24%

Overall deliveries of transit buses in the U.S. and Canada declined in 2020, shrinking from 6,320 units in 2019 to 4,833 units in 2020, according to numbers provided to METRO Magazine from participating suppliers.

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NewsJune 11, 2021

IndyGo Upgrades Bus Stops to Enhance Rider Experience

Bus stops at two locations will feature new boarding areas, sidewalks, curb ramps, shelters, and solar lighting.

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NewsJune 10, 2021

Ohio's Croswell Bus Lines Marks 100th Anniversary

The company was founded in 1921 by R.S. Croswell and his wife Jesse and provided line run service to workers and military personnel between Portsmouth and Cincinnati, Ohio.

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NewsJune 10, 2021

ADL Unveils Zero-Emission, Three-Axle Double-Deck Bus

The Enviro500EV CHARGE includes all the usual benefits that come with Alexander Dennis’s double-deck buses, including panoramic views and low-floor entry.

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NewsJune 9, 2021

Volvo Group Breaks Ground on U.S. Vehicle Propulsion Lab

The facility will be the first in North America to allow comprehensive testing of current and future products for Prevost, Volvo Bus, Volvo Trucks, and Mack Trucks to meet evolving government regulations.

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NewsJune 8, 2021

FTA Thanks Transit Agencies for Helping Americans Access COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

More than 350 transit systems are providing free transportation to vaccination sites or using their transit stations and facilities as vaccination sites, and some have even converted buses and other transit vehicles into mobile clinics.

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NewsJune 7, 2021

NTSB Issues 3 Safety Recs Following Utah Bus Crash

The crash happened when the medium-size bus was traveling east on Utah State Route 12, carrying 30 passengers during a trip from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City. At a recorded speed of 64 mph (in a posted 65 mph zone) the bus’s right wheels departed the right edge of the roadway.

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NewsJune 7, 2021

Illinois General Assembly Creates High-Speed Rail Commission

HSRA envisions a plan that would modernize intercity and commuter trains, transit systems and buses — and integrate them into a connected network, with a 220-mph high-speed trunk line to tie the statewide network together.

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NewsJune 7, 2021

SamTrans Launches Anti-Asian Hate Crime Campaign

In partnership with the Millbrae Anti-Racist Coalition and three Asian-American artists, SamTrans will feature anti-racism artwork on its buses and shelters spreading the message to “Love our Communities.”

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NewsJune 4, 2021

PSTA Launches Bus on Shoulder Program

Already used in cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and Raleigh, Bus-on-Shoulder is a quick, cost-effective way to provide premium service.

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