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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2016

ABC Companies sells Ameritrans Bus assets

In an overall business review, it was determined this division no longer fit in ABC's overall growth strategy. The company will continue to provide parts and warranty support for Ameritrans products.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2016

CH Bus Sales delivers Temsa TS 45 to Orlando, Fla.

Features on Stylus Transportation Corp.'s coaches include the Cummins/Allison drivetrain, 110-volt plugs, USB ports, Alcoa wheels, and an REI Elite system. Two of the six Temsas are ADA-accessible with a wheelchair lift.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2016

NREL adds Lightning Hybrids' hydraulic units to Colo. campus

The buses, both Ford E-450s are run by MV Transportation, NREL’s service provider for their shuttle service. MV transports more than 500 NREL employees and visitors around the campus.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2016

First Transit Wins the 2016 'Excellence in Action' award

The award honors companies who showcase exceptional results in business performance after implementing Infor applications and services.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2016

N.Y. MTA adds 70 wheelchair accessible MV-1's to paratransit fleet

The city’s Access-A-Ride, which already has nearly 400 MV-1s in service, is a shared-ride, door-to-door service for people unable to use public buses and subways.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2016

Columbus plans to 'leap-frog' light rail after Smart City win

Driverless cars are the marquee emblem of the city’s plans, but it will use and test other potential improvements to its bus fleet and on commercial vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2016

CH Bus Sales delivers Temsa TS 35 to NY

The Niagara Scenic Tours' coaches are equipped with 110-volt plugs, USB ports, Alcoa wheels, a preheater, REI monitors and upright mirrors.

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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloJuly 12, 2016

Many Voices, One Goal for Bus and Pedestrian Safety

I recently attended, and had the opportunity to be part of a panel of speakers, at the NYC MTA Bus Safety Symposium. A variety of topics were discussed regarding bus and pedestrian safety issues. What was obvious is we all have a common goal to provide the safest transit systems possible, in spite of the possibility of increasing bus/pedestrian and bus/cyclist collisions.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2016

N. Va. Transportation Commission approves BRT plan

Planners estimate the new, 11-mile Tysons Corner to Alexandria bus system would attract about 8,600 new transit riders per day.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2016

New Flyer to equip Columbia, S.C. fleet with 75 Xcelsior buses

The five-year contract is with The Comet, formerly known as the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority.

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