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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2002

Door sensors lower injury risk

A device that uses ultrasonic sensors to detect objects in selected spaces is being installed in transit buses to keep the rear service doors from accidentally closing on passengers.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2002

Modern Buses Get Nostalgic

A growing demand for old-fashioned trolleybuses is a result of the increased ridership they bring.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2002

The Science of Preventive Maintenance at NYCT

Keeping 4,600 buses in working order requires a dynamic PM strategy that integrates OEM recommendations, regulatory requirements and performance indicators. Here’s how NYCT manages the task.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2002

Digital Recorders to equip Volvo Bus with destination signs

The supply agreement will cover buses manufactured in Europe, China and Mexico.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2002

Cummins to provide engines to LA MTA and DOT

Engines will power NABI, ElDorado buses.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2002

DaimlerChrysler’s New Strategy Brings Setra, Orion and Thomas-Dennis Under One Roof

Andreas Strecker, a key player in Daimler’s EvoBus operation, has taken charge of DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses North America, the company’s newly organized commercial bus division. He explains the strategy behind the consolidation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2002

LA to receive NABI CompoBuses

The 30 vehicles will run on CNG.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2002

Escot Bus Lines V.P. named METRO's Operator of the Year

Started in 1983 as a shuttle service with two minibuses, the business has since grown into a fleet of 26 coaches that provide charter service to more than 300,000 customers annually.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2002

Metro Mobility receives 75 paratransit vehicles

The buses were provided by Champion Coach

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2002

Coach USA Reclaims No. 1 Spot in Top 50 Fleet Survey

After five years, Coach USA once again claims the top spot in METRO’s 16th Annual Survey, where 40-foot buses remain the dominant presence in fleet composition.

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