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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2019

NYCT, Visa set to launch contactless cards to ride subways and buses

Chas also worked on new system to help the MTA accept tap-to-pay for its new OMNY fare payment system.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2019

Proterra, Michelin develop low-rolling resistance tire for e-buses

The X InCity Energy Z tires help to reduce rolling resistance, increase load-carry capacity and leverage superior traction.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2019

Starcraft receives Ford Director's Award for 13th straight year

The award is for being the top volume bus manufacturer for 2018.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

GILLIG, Cummins to display battery electric bus at APTA Mobility

The bus initially incorporates the standard 444 kWh battery capacity and supports charging interoperability via industry standards.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

TfL orders world-first hydrogen double-decker buses to help tackle London’s toxic air

Twenty British-built zero-emission hydrogen buses, from Wrightbus in Northern Ireland, will arrive next year.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

New Flyer partners to test autonomous bus tech

The technology will be tested at Robotic Research facilities in late 2019, with closed course operation anticipated for 2020.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2019

FTA announces $423M in bus funding

Projects eligible for this funding opportunity include those that would replace, rehabilitate, lease, or purchase buses and related equipment.

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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloMay 14, 2019

Are your instructors cut out for the job of training bus drivers?

The importance of a solid instructional staff should not be taken lightly. A weak, inconsistent instructor will produce a weak, inconsistent student.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2019

Tolar to build 125 bus shelters for Capital Metro

The non-advertising bus stop shelters will be 12 feet in length and provide weather-protecting radius roof and perforated metal walls.

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NewsMay 14, 2019

Income affects bus ridership in bad weather, study finds

Findings may help midsized communities consider how they might need to adjust their bus services in the face of climate forecasts.

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