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Transit Dispatchesby Michael GrecoMarch 6, 2019

Labor Concerns Should Not Deter Deployment of AV Bus Tech

Transit agencies don’t need to wait for fully autonomous vehicles to become a reality before they can begin saving money, augmenting safety, and enhancing efficiencies in their bus operations.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2019

Volvo unveils world's first full-size autonomous electric bus

Plans are in place to test the 40-foot bus on Singapore's Nanyang Technological University campus and to extend the route off campus.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2019

GreenPower delivers zero-emission bus for employee shuttle program

The Synapse Shuttle is a 36-foot purpose built all-electric bus with seating for over 40 passengers and a range of up to 150 miles on a single charge.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2019

New Flyer to supply up to 170 artics for NJ TRANSIT

The agency currently operates over 1,000 transit buses manufactured by North American Bus Industries, which was acquired by New Flyer in 2013.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2019

Optibus adds intelligent route planning capabilities to software platform

The software system brings modern, cloud-native solutions to transportation agencies and operators around the world

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ArticlesFebruary 26, 2019

Battery tech advances drive new approach to streetcar, bus projects

Today’s streetcars will be able to minimize or eliminate some of the traditional power elements, thanks to the improved technology.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2019

LA. Metro, DOT expand bike-share program

The expansion will greatly augment the existing downtown L.A. area bike-share stations, creating a more comprehensive and robust network.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2019

CCW touts cost-effective solution to California electric bus mandate

Remanufactures used, internal-combustion engine buses into like-new vehicles containing ZEPS all-electric drivetrain systems.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2019

Transport for London, ViaVan partner on demand-response bus service

Using an app, riders will select their pick-up and drop-off location to book a ride in a unified fleet of vehicles that seat up to 14.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2019

Toronto to add 10 more New Flyer battery-electric buses

The original contract was TTC’s first transit bus order from New Flyer since 1999, and has an additional 20 options remaining.

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