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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2025

RIPTA Launches New ‘Bus Buddy’ Program

Whether someone is taking the bus for the first time, returning after a break, or learning a new route, the Bus Buddy program pairs them with a RIPTA staff member who will ride alongside and provide step-by-step guidance.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2025

CUTA Report Examines Zero-Emission Bus Readiness

CUTA’s 2025 ZEB Readiness and Procurement Survey shows growing readiness among transit systems, while also highlighting short-term shifts in procurement strategies.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 11, 2025

FlixBus, Greyhound, and the Future of Intercity Travel

In a recent episode of METROspectives, METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sat down with Kai Boysan, CEO of FlixBus North America, to discuss the company’s growth model, its integration with Greyhound, and what the future holds for intercity bus travel in the U.S. and beyond.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 5, 2025

On the Front Lines of Transit Maintenance: Lessons from Connect Transit

In the first episode of Bus Tech Talk, METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman and CCW’s Business Development Manager Mark Hollenbeck were joined by Charlie Busse, Maintenance Manager at Connect Transit, to explore the realities of managing a fleet in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2025

Iowa's DART Opens Public Input for Proposed Bus Network

The proposed network aligns DART’s bus routes and services with available funding in Fiscal Year 2027 and the region’s priorities for public transit. It features fewer routes with more frequent service all day and all week, increasing the number of people with access to frequent, 15-minute bus service.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 3, 2025

Biz Briefs: ELERTS, Nova Bus, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Videosby Alex RomanAugust 28, 2025

Bus Tech Talk: Josh Stoddard Talks Growth & Opportunity at Spokane Transit

Josh Stoddard is the Director of Vehicle Maintenance at Spokane Transit Authority, a role he has held since at least April 2025.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 27, 2025

Alstom, Amtrak Unveil New Acela Northeast Corridor Trains

Built by Alstom in the U.S., the train will operate at speeds of up to 160 miles per hour, making it the fastest train in America and modernizing one of the busiest and economically vital rail lines in the country, according to company officials.

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Buslane Founder and CEO Michael Rogers poses in front of a charter bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 27, 2025

Buslane Launches Charter Bus Booking Platform

The new marketplace lets riders book directly with operators, streamlining an outdated charter process.

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A Santa Monica, California, Big Blue Bus at a bus stop.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 26, 2025

Automated Bus Lane and Bus Stop Enforcement Coming to Santa Monica

Learn how Santa Monica's new ABLE program uses onboard cameras to catch vehicles blocking transit lanes and stops.

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